
SPONSORHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*Note Regarding Show Tickets: Seating is relative to the available ticket inventory at the time of payment. Therefore, sponsors are encouraged to secure their packages as soon as possible.
APEX SPONSOR
$10,000 Investment*
○ Production of all-new radio spots utilizing the above-mentioned name for the 2023 awards show
○ Company logo prominently featured on screen at various times throughout the show’s production
○ Opportunity for company's representative to welcome the show’s attendees to New Orleans and the show
○ Space at all events to promote your company, its products, and services as well as other opportunities (e.g., careers, financial wellness resources, etc.)
● Appearance of company logo on event step and repeat backdrop - ($3,000 Value)
○ Prime visibility for company’s logo in all official Purple Carpet photos and the separately positioned set staged for Avidity TV’s award show video interviews
● Place of one (1) full-page color ad (back inside cover) in the limited-edition Avidity Indie Magazine (8.5x11), which will double as commemorative program book (Sponsor must provide print-ready ad) – ($1,000 Value)
○ Company’s ad will be the first seen when readers open the publication
○ Approximately 500 copies were printed and distributed last year
○ The print version of the publication will be distributed to all nominees, performers, VIP ticket holders, and sponsors with the remaining copies distributed at large during the main show
The digital version of the publication will be made available via to our 40K+ email subscriber list immediately following the awards show and then to the general public online (at www.TheAvidityAwards.com) following the awards show weekend
● Preferred Business Guide insert (distributed as print and digital versions) – ($200 Value)
○ Company’s insert will be positioned prominently in the publication
■ Insert is to be sized at half-page US Letter dimensions (5.5” x 8.5”).
■ It may contain active hyperlinks, QR codes, and text messaging codes for recipients to access marketing materials, e-commerce sites, discounts, content, etc.
■ Sponsor to submit insertion-ready PDF file to ensure the Avidity Awards team is not responsible for designing any purchased ad space.
○ The print version of the publication will be distributed to all nominees, performers, VIP ticket holders, and sponsors with the remaining copies distributed at large during the main show
○ The digital version of the publication will be made available via:
■ QR code to attendees at all awards show weekend events.
■ mass email to our 40K+ subscriber list immediately following the awards show; and
■ online to the general public online (at www.TheAvidityAwards.com) following the awards show weekend
● Seven (7) The Avidity VIP Experience tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Main Show - ($525 Value)
○ Experience walking the Purple Carpet with this year’s award nominees, show performers and other VIP guests
○ Relax before the show starts in the VIP hospitality suite
○ Enjoy the show from your choice of reserved Orchestra level seating among award nominees or more private Mezzanine box seating
● Seven (7) VIP seats to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Pre-Show - ($225 Value)
● Four (4) tickets with Reserved Table Seating to the Independent Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and brunch - ($160 Value)
● Acknowledgment in the “Apex Sponsor” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms - ($200 Value)
ELITE SPONSOR
$5,000 Investment*
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Acknowledgment as Presenting Sponsor for one of the following 8th Annual Avidity Awards events:
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CEO’s Masquerade Sneaker Ball (Thursday)
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Independent Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Brunch (Friday)
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Pre-Show (Friday)
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Sponsor Appreciation Reception (Saturday)
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INDIE Artist Help Desk Sunday Roundtable (Sunday)
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Appearance of sponsor logo on the back of event staff t-shirts
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Full-page ad (rear inside cover)
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Digital swag bag insert
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Six (6) VIP tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Main Show
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Six (6) tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Pre-Show
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Four (4) tickets to the Independent Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Elite Sponsor” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
EPIC SPONSOR
$1,000 Investment*
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Acknowledgment as Sponsor for one of the following 8th Annual Avidity Awards components:
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Red Carpet
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Special Guest Hospitality Suite
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Sponsor Hospitality Suite
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Staff/Volunteer Hospitality Suite
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Step and Repeat Photography
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Emerging Artist Stage Segment (6)
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Four (4) VIP tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Main Show
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Four (4) tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Pre-Show
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Two (2) tickets to the Independent Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Epic Sponsor” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
PREFERRED SPONSOR
$500 Investment*
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Acknowledgment as Sponsor for one of the following 8th Annual Avidity Awards components:
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Bottled Water
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Lanyards
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Welcome Packets
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Staff/Volunteer T-Shirts
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Choice of two (2) VIP tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Main Show
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Two (2) tickets to the 8th Annual Avidity Awards Pre-Show
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Two (2) tickets to the Independent Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Preferred Sponsor” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
AVIDITY 200 SPONSOR
$200 Investment*
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Two (2) Preferred Seating tickets to the Main Show (Value: $80.00)
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Two (2) Preferred Seatings tickets to the Pre-Show (Value: $60.00)
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One (1) ticket to the Independent Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Value: $50.00)
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Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Avidity 200” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
AVIDITY 100 SPONSOR
$100 Investment*
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Two (2) General Admission tickets to the Main Show (Value: $40.00)
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Two (2) tickets to the Pre-Show (Value: $30.00)
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Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Avidity 100” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
AVIDITY 50 SPONSOR
$50 Investment*
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One (1) General Admission Seating ticket to the Main Show (Value: $20.00)
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One (1) ticket to the Pre-Show (Value: $15.00)
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Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Avidity 50” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
OTHER SPONSORHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HOSPITALITY PARTNER
$200.00 Investment *
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Partner acknowledgment listing in the “Hospitality Partner” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms
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Inclusion of provided marketing material in the digital swag bag (Value: $50.00)
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Full-page ad (Value: $150.00)
DIGITAL SWAG BAG
$50 Investment*
(Half price for sponsors and ad purchasers)
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The digital swag bag will be available for download to attendees of all awards show events and the general public. Inserts must be sized at full-page US Letter dimensions (8.5” x 11”). They may contain active hyperlinks, QR codes, and text messaging codes for recipients to access marketing materials, e-commerce sites, discounts, content, etc. All files must be insertion-ready upon receipt to ensure the Avidity Awards team is not responsible for designing any purchased ad space. No unpaid digital swag bag insertion commitments will be included as part of the layout finalized by October 7, 2023.
PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISERS
The official Program Magazine will be made available as a limited-quantity print edition to awards show attendees and sponsors and digitally to the general public. All ads must be print-ready upon receipt to ensure the Avidity Awards team is not responsible for designing any purchased ad space. No unpaid ad commitments will be included as part of the layout finalized by September 30, 2023.
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Full Page – $150.00
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Half Page – $100.00
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Quarter Page – $50.00
AWARD CATEGORY NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
$200 Investment*
Sponsor acknowledgment listing in the “Awards Categories” section of the Program Magazine, the Avidity Awards website, and the Avidity Awards social platforms, and listing on the award trophy. Sponsor Payment Deadline: August 15, 2023. Here are the Award Categories:
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Artist of the Year (Taken)
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New Artist of the Year (Taken)
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Emerging Artist of the Year (Taken)
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Male Artist of the Year
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Female Artist of the Year
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Traditional Artist of the Year (Taken)
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Contemporary Artist of the Year
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Gospel Rap Artist of the Year
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Christian Hip Hop Artist of the Year
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Rhythm and Praise Artist of the Year
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Worship + 808s Artist of the Year (Taken)
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Quartet of the Year
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Emerging Quartet of the Year
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Male Quartet of the Year
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Female Quartet of the Year
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Mixed Quartet of the Year
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Community Choir of the Year (Taken)
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Community Choir Director of the Year
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Vocal Ensemble of the Year
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Group or Duo of the Year
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Male Vocalist of the Year
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Female Vocalist of the Year (Taken)
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BGV Vocalist of the Year
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Song of the Year
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EP/Album of the Year
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Single/EP/Album Artwork of the Year
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Producer of the Year
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Mixing Engineer of the Year
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Mastering Engineer of the Year
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Radio Station of the Year
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Radio Announcer of the Year
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Radio Show of the Year
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Radio Show Host of the Year
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Internet Radio Station of the Year (Taken)
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Internet Radio Announcer of the Year