2016 Sponsorship Packages

Cleveland Convention Center ● Saturday, August 6, 2016

This extraordinary evening begins with a silent auction and culinary tastings prepared by over twenty of Cleveland’s renowned chefs. Guests will then be treated to an interactive dinner demonstration by Chef Michael Symon and a live auction featuring exciting culinary packages and unique items. All sponsorship packages include complimentary valet and open bar during the event in addition to benefits listed.

Executive Chef at $25,000 (approx. $24,000 tax deductible)

Publicity

  • Mention in all media interviews
  • Listed in all local media community calendar postings
  • Your company name prominently featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with the Chef Gala
  • Messaging through Autism Speaks social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, schedule and text to be determined in coordination with AS staff)
  • Organizational profile in the Autism Speaks Ohio Chapter eNewsletter
  • Logo placement in the Autism Speaks Ohio Chapter eNewsletter(number of acknowledgements to be determined at time of partnership agreement)

Materials

  • Company logo featured on the front cover of the program
  • Logo placement on Chef Galamaterials (contingent on print deadlines)
  • Save the Date
  • Invitation
  • Website with live link to company website
  • Event program

Event Benefits

  • Chef Gala tickets for (10) ten including premiere, full service dinner seating and entry to the VIP Chef Meet and Greet party
  • Four seats on-stage duringinteractive dinner demonstration with Chef Michael Symon (sponsor to select course)
  • Verbal acknowledgementthroughout the evening as the Chef Gala Presenting Sponsor
  • Opportunity for company representative to speak at event
  • Logo placement throughout foyer during tastings
  • Logo on signage at event
  • Opportunity for aLunch & Learn program for your company

Chef de Cuisine at $15,000 (approx. $14,000 tax deductible)

Publicity

  • Your company name prominently featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with the Chef Gala
  • Messaging through Autism Speaks social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, schedule and text to be determined in coordination with AS staff)
  • Logo placement in the Autism Speaks Ohio Chapter eNewsletter(number of acknowledgements to be determined at time of partnership agreement)

Materials

  • Logo placement on Chef Galamaterials (contingent on print deadlines)
  • Invitation
  • Website with live link to company website
  • Event program

Event Benefits

  • Chef Gala tickets for (10) ten including premiere, full service dinner seating and entry to the VIP Chef Meet and Greet party
  • Two seats on-stage duringinteractive dinner demonstration with Chef Michael Symon (sponsor to select course)
  • Verbal acknowledgementthroughout the evening as a Chefs de Cuisine Sponsor
  • Opportunity for company representative to speak at event
  • Logo on signage at event
  • Opportunity for a Lunch & Learn program for your company
  • Opportunity to sponsor a tasting chef station

*Benefit available to first two confirmed Chef de Cuisine sponsors

All sponsorship packages include complimentary valet and open bar during the event in addition to benefits listed.

Patissier at $10,000 (approx. $9,000 tax deductible)

Publicity

  • Messaging through Autism Speaks social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, schedule and text to be determined in coordination with AS staff)

Materials

  • Recognition on Chef Galamaterials (contingent on print deadlines)
  • Sponsor listed on invitation
  • Logo placement on website with live link to company website
  • Logo in event program

Event Benefits

  • Chef Gala tickets for (10) ten including premiere, full service dinner seatingand entry to the VIP Chef Meet and Greet party
  • Verbal acknowledgementduring program as a Pastry Chef Sponsor
  • Logo on signage at event
  • Opportunity for a Lunch & Learn program for your company

Sous Chef at $5,000 (approx. $4,500 tax deductible)

  • Preferred dinner seating with full service for (6) six
  • Recognition on Chef Galamaterials (contingent on print deadlines)
  • Logo placement on the Chef Gala website with live link to company website
  • Logo on event program
  • Listing on signage at event
  • Opportunity for a Lunch & Learn program for your company

Saucier at $2,500 (approx. $2,000 tax deductible)

  • Preferred dinner seating for (4) four with family style service
  • Logo placement on the Chef Gala website
  • Listing in event program
  • Opportunity for a Lunch & Learn program for your company

Maître D’ at $1,000 (approx. $800 tax deductible)

  • Preferred dinner seating for (2) two with family style service
  • Listing in event program
  • Opportunity for a Lunch & Learn program for your company

All sponsorship packages include complimentary valet and open bar during the event in addition to benefits listed.

Cleveland Convention Center ● Saturday, August 6, 2016
Sponsorship Packages
Executive Chef / $25,000 / Sous Chef / $5,000
Chef de Cuisine / $15,000 / Saucier / $2,500
Patissier / $10,000 / Maître D’ / $1,000
Individual tickets available through event website-

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To ensure your company logo is included on event day materials, please mail or fax this form to the address below by July 15, 2016. Sponsors wanting this benefit must submit electronic logos in .EPS and .JPG format at a minimum of 300 dpi at actual size, color and black and white. If logo is not received by July 15, 2016,sponsor will be recognized in text.

Please make all checks payable to: Autism Speaks

Federal Tax-Exempt I.D. Number: 20-2329938

Autism Speaks-Northeast Ohio, Attn: Megan McFadden

4700 Rockside Rd, Suite 420, Independence, OH 44131

Phone: (216) 524-2842

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