Valley Forward's 32^nd Annual Environmental Excellence Awards program will be held on September 29, 2012. We will recognize outstanding contributions to the sustainability of our region in an awards gala typically attended by 600+ business and civic leaders, including local, state and federal dignitaries.

Design professionals, property owners, municipalities, corporations, educators, artists, environmental consultants and others eagerly seek Valley Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards. Winners in the program are featured in a Valleywide traveling display exhibited in high-traffic public facilities throughout the year. The event is spotlighted in a comprehensive publicity campaign that includes coverage in print, broadcast and social media outlets.

• Table of 10 at the event
• Company name recognition on invitation sent to 6,000 business and civic leaders
  (Environmental Sustainability Partners will be listed as hosts of our post-event celebration following awards banquet)
• Corporate logo prominently displayed at awards gala as an Environmental
  Sustainability Partner
• Company recognition in all advance press materials and in a press packet to be
  distributed at the event
• Partner recognition at post-event celebration following awards gala
• Sponsorship recognition in the August and September issues of VFA’s E-Update newsletter
• Corporate logo prominently displayed in Awards Booklet as a Environmental Sustainability Partner
• Corporate logo prominently featured in Dinner Program as a Environmental Sustainability Partner
• Corporate logo prominently featured by itself on screen during dinner
• Corporate logo included in multimedia presentation introducing awards gala
• Corporate logo featured in the listing of EEA winners on Valley Forward's website

• Corporate logo prominently displayed in Awards Booklet as a Crescordia Underwriter
• Corporate logo featured in Dinner Program as a Crescordia Underwriter
• Corporate logo prominently featured by itself on dual screens during dinner
• Corporate logo included in multimedia presentation introducing awards gala
• Corporate logo featured in the listing of EEA winners on Valley Forward's website

• Name identification in Awards Booklet as a Booklet Sponsor
• Recognition in the Dinner Program as an Awards Booklet Sponsor
• Company name in slide presentation at the awards banquet
• Company name included in grouped listing of underwriters periodically displayed on
  dual screens during dinner

• All Contributors of $500 or more will be listed as special friends in the Awards Dinner Program.

Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educator’s Night for 400+ teachers throughout Arizona will be held on October 25, 2012. The event is entering its eighth year of providing environmental education exhibits and resources for K-12 teachers throughout Arizona. They enjoy networking, refreshments, displays and activities, as well as tours of the educational venue where the event is held. In addition, Valley Forward’s EarthFest Education Grant is announced as an opportunity for teachers to apply for up to $5,000 to facilitate environmental projects. 

• Logo identification on invitation and event program
• Logo identification on teacher giveaway to be distributed at event
• Logo identification on event signage
• Logo identification on Valley Forward website
• Recognition in remarks at event
• Prominent exhibit space in VIP area of Valley Forward's EarthFest Educators Night

• Name identification in event program
• Name identification on event signage
• Name identification on Valley Forward website
• Recognition in remarks at event
• Display table at Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night

• Listed as special friend in program
• Display table at Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night
• We will accept contributions at any level

• FDNY Fire Chief Richard Picciotto, highest ranking firefighter to survive WTC collapse
• Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer and author
• Richard Louv, author and advocate for children in nature
• Jamie Clarke, adventurist and author
• Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize winning author, scientist and professor
• Larry Winget, a Pitbull of professional development and best-selling author
• Erin Brockovich, an environmentalist whose life was featured in a movie
• Jeff Corwin, Animal Planet
• David Breashears, mountaineer and IMAX film producer
• Bruce Babbitt, former Secretary of the Interior and Arizona Governor
• Dr. Mae Jemison, the first female astronaut of color
• Robert Kennedy, Jr., attorney and Riverkeeper

• Table of 10 at the event
• Company logo prominently displayed on 5,000 invitations, which will be sent to community and business leaders
• Company logo featured in the 500 event programs
• Logo identification on Annual Luncheon page of VFA website
• Company recognition in all advance press materials and in a press packet to be distributed at the event
• Company recognition at the event
• Logo identification on banner to be displayed at event
• Sponsorship recognition in the November and December issues of VFA's E-Update newsletter

• Table of 10 at the event
• Company name featured in the 500 event programs
• Name identification on Annual Luncheon page of VFA website
• Company recognition in all advance press materials and in a press packet to be distributed at the event
• Company recognition at the event
• Name identification on banner to be displayed at event

Valley Forward's official e-newsletter is emailed monthly and highlights association members and activities, as well as news and information about environmental and quality of life issues.

$100 COMMITMENT (Per Issue)

• Feature story in newsletter (250 words or less)
• Tout your company – its products and services, community relations activities and environmental message
• Company logo prominently displayed with a live link to your website

• Admission for one to attend the luncheon
• Company logo on luncheon invitation
• Company recognition in remarks at event
• Company brochure or marketing piece available for distribution at Valley Forward information table

Valley Forward's "Just for the Fun of It" Mixers provide a networking opportunity for members and guests in a unique setting featuring a complimentary reception and event theme in keeping with our mission of environmental stewardship. Displays and exhibits are sometimes featured at these mixers, depending on the theme and overall program.

Sponsorship of these events are offered on a first come, first served basis. Sponsors must provide a complimentary venue that can accommodate a minimum of 300+ attendees, an assortment of light appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks.

Valley Forward will work with the sponsoring organization to create an invitation that is electronically distributed. The invitation is sent to Valley Forward's database of nearly 1,000 members and prospects; sponsors may also distribute the invitation to their own list. Attendance typically ranges from 200 to 400 guests. Valley Forward manages all event registration and assists in set-up the day of the event. All costs associated with the mixer are managed and paid by the sponsor and vary depending on the size and theme of each event.