Valley Forward will host its seventh annual Livability Summit on April 22, 2010. This prominent Earth Day event is a conference on building healthy communities and targets the Valley’s business and political leadership while also featuring a component for students.
Our agenda promotes integrated solutions for sustainable development, focusing on such issues as land use and open space planning, water management, renewable energy and transportation/air quality. These topics are addressed through local panels, exhibits and nationally renowned keynote speakers.

The 2009 roster included keynotes by Actor and Environmental Activist, Ed Begley Jr., and Consumer Advocate, Presidential Candidate and author of Green Party Pioneer, Ralph Nader. Two panel presentations were featured focused on “Becoming the Solar Capitol of the World” and “Sustainable Capitalism – Growing Healthy Livable Communities” that were moderated by attorney Grady Gammage, Jr., and included expert panelists from American Solar Electric, Solon Solar, Local First, PepsiCo, ASU GIOS, City of Phoenix, City of Portland and Intrago Corporation. 

• Company logo prominently displayed on 5,000 invitations to Valley Forward's Livability Summit mailed to business and civic leaders
• Company logo prominently featured in the event program
• Company logo prominently featured in event banners and signage
• Logo identification as a major partner of Livability Summit on VFA's website
• Recognition in all media materials and spotlighted in VFA's Livability Summit public relations campaign
• Sponsorship recognition in the March/April issue of VFA's Update newsletter
• Company Materials relating to program topics placed in Resource Area at event
• Recognition as a major sponsor in opening remarks at the Summit
• Admission for 10 to attend the Summit (including a Continental breakfast buffet and luncheon)
• Representation on event planning committee

• Name identification on 5,000 invitations to Valley Forward's Livability Summit mailed to business and civic leaders
• Company name prominently featured in the event program
• Company name prominently featured in event banners and signage
• Company name on VFA's website
• Recognition in select media materials
• Sponsorship recognition in the March/April issue of VFA's Update newsletter
• Company materials relating to program topics placed in Resource Area at event
• Recognition as a major sponsor in opening remarks at the Summit
• Admission for 5 to attend the Summit (including a Continental breakfast buffet and luncheon)
• Representation on event planning committee

• Name identification in event program
• Company name featured on event signage
• Recognition in select press release
• Company materials relating to program topics placed in Resource Area at event
• Admission for 2 to attend the Summit (including a Continental breakfast and luncheon)
• Representation on event planning committee

• Name identification in event program and on signage
• Company materials relating to program topics placed in Resource Area at event
• Admission for 1 to attend the Summit (including a Continental breakfast and luncheon)
• Representation on event planning committee

Valley Forward’s 30th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards program will be held on September 11, 2010 at the Westin Kierland Resort. We will recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of life and sustainability of our region in an awards gala attended by nearly 800 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 typically includes coverage in The Arizona Republic, Tribune Newspapers, The Business Journal and Arizona Business Magazine.

• 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/September issue of VFA’s 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 web site
• Table of 10 at the event

• 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 web site

• 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 in October 28, 2010. The event is entering its seventh 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 web site
• Recognition in remarks at event
• Prominent exhibit space in VIP area of Valley Forward's EarthFest Educators Night
• 10% of funding will go towards our EarthFest Education Grant for teachers in K-12Night

• Name identification in event program
• Name identification on event signage
• Name identification on Valley Forward web site
• Recognition in remarks at event
• Display table at Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night
• 10% of funding will go towards our EarthFest Education Grant for teachers in K-12

• Listed as special friend in program
• Display table at Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night
• 10% of funding will go towards our EarthFest Education Grant for teachers in K-12

• 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, of 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
• Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and activist for children in nature

• 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 web site
• 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/December issue of VFA's Update newsletter
• Table of 10 at the event

• Company name featured in the 500 event programs
• Name identification on Annual Luncheon page of VFA web site
• 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
• Table of 10 at the event

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

2010 Online Quarterly Publication:
January/February
March/April
August/September
November/December

• Feature story in Online Newsletter (250 words)
• Tout your company – its products and services, community relations activities and environmental message
• Logo and/or artwork included
• Live web link to your company's web site

• Company logo on luncheon invitation
• Company recognition in remarks at event
• Company brochure or marketing piece available for distribution at Valley Forward information table
• Table of 10 at event

• Individual Seating for Luncheon: $45
• Individual Seating for four Luncheons $180 ($45 per person)
• Table of 10 at each Luncheon: $430
• Table of 10 for each of four Luncheons: $1,720

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 both mailed and 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 has typically ranged 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. Interested sponsors should contact Valley Forward at:
(602) 240-2408.