2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

YWCA NorthEastern NY is excited to celebrate the 40th Annual Empowerment Awards Gala (formerly Women of Achievement)! This year, we chose the colors persimmon and gold to represent not only celebrating 40 years of achievement, but also 135 years of YWCA NorthEastern NY. This year’s ceremony will be held on March 23rd, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm at River’s Casino in Schenectady.

The Empowerment Awards are held yearly during the month of March to celebrate outstanding individuals who have demonstrated remarkable accomplishments in our community. The awardees are expected to be announced by December 9, 2022.

Purchase Tickets Here

Empowerment Sponsor

$7,500
  • **Industry Exclusive**
  • Prominently listed as Empowerment Sponsor on all event & promotional materials
  • Signage in the reception area at the event
  • Full-page advertisement in the program book
  • Recognition & speaking opportunity during the event presentation
  • Reserved table for 8 at the event + 4 tickets for YWCA program participants to attend

Justice Sponsor

$5,000
  • Prominently listed as Justice Sponsor on all event & promotional materials
  • Signage in the reception area at the event
  • Full-page advertisement in the program book
  • Recognition during the event presentation
  • Reserved table for 8 at the event + 3 tickets for YWCA program participants to attend

Freedom Sponsor

$3,000
  • Listed as Freedom Sponsor on the invitation and at the event
  • Signage in the reception area at the event
  • Half-page advertisement in the program book
  • 6 tickets to the event + 2 tickets for YWCA program participants to attend

Peace Sponsor

$1,500
  • Listed as Peace Sponsor in the program book
  • Signage at event
  • 1/4 page advertisement in the program book
  • 4 tickets to the event + 2 tickets for YWCA program participants to attend the event

Friend Sponsor

$500
  • Listed in the program book
  • Signage at event
  • 2 tickets to the event + 1 ticket for YWCA program participants to attend

Community Non-Profit Partner

$250
  • Listed in program booklet
  • Signage at event
  • 2 tickets to the event

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

Media Sponsor

$4,000
  • Logo on videos to play at the event
  • Signage in the reception area at the event
  • 1/2 page advertisement in the program book
  • 4 tickets to the event

Celebration Sponsor

$3,000
  • DJ and Photo Booth
  • Signage at the event located at DJ Booth and Photo Booth
  • Recognition at event
  • 1/2 page advertisement in the program book
  • 2 tickets to the event

Champagne Toast

$2,200
  • Signage on each table at the event
  • Recognition during toast at the start of the awards presentation
  • 1/4 page advertisement in the program book
  • 2 tickets to the event

HERStory Presentation

$1,500
  • Support YWCA NENY in presenting their history honoring 40 years of celebrating amazing people in our community
  • Signage integrated into the presentation at the event
  • 1/4 page advertisement in the program book
  • 2 tickets to the event

Award Sponsor

$1,000
  • *NEW for 40th Awards Anniversary*
  • Choose to sponsor one of our awards at our 40th Awards Ceremony (awards and descriptions listed below)
  • Recognition during the award presentation and logo in the video presentation
  • Logo on award winner signage at the event in the reception area
  • 2 tickets to the event + 1 ticket to cover the cost of a guest of the award winner

2023 Award Categories*

James Addison Good Neighbor Award – A community member whose mission has been to support, improve, or change their community for the better. A community role model who centers themselves and their work on the greater good, dedicated to implementing change.
Advocacy Award – A community member who demonstrates exemplary work in a capacity supporting the empowerment of women and/or the elimination of racism or a cause closely aligned.
Social Justice Award – A community member who demonstrates exemplary work in a capacity that promotes peace, justice, and freedom for all.
Katherine S. Rozendaal Volunteer Award – Celebrate a community member who has donated their time to make a tremendous impact.
Susan Rosenthal Women in Business Award – A business leader who has demonstrated business success, supporting other businesswomen, and is living out their mission.
Young Excellence Award – A young community member (21 and under) who everyone should watch out for as they are preparing to take over the world.

*Grey text indicates awards already sponsored.