17th Momentum Awards
17th Momentum Awards
Sponsor guide
Sponsor guide
Sponsor guide
[Year 2022]
Help 1871 further Chicago innovation!
The Momentum Awards honor and highlight the top tech innovators and leaders across Chicago who are disrupting their industry and shaping the future of tech with 8 awards.
Rising Star
Momentum
CityLIGHTS
Outstanding Tech CEO
Industry Disrupter
Social Impact
Corporate Champion
Chicagoness
Sponsor benefits that leverage our network
Access
Amplification
Impact
As a 501c3 non-profit, 1871 relies on your support for our community, programs, membership experiences, and of course, the Momentum Awards. This year, sponsorship for the Momentum Awards extend beyond the event and includes year-long benefits that includes access, amplification, and impact within our network.
Where do the funds go?
“Idea to Fortune 50, 1871 is the only non-profit organization in the world to support the full progression. 1871 is for everyone. We work together to give every innovator and leader access to the programs, community, and resources they need to thrive. Everything we do is powered by you and your support. We are grateful for your continued partnership.”
Betsy Ziegler, CEO
2024 sponsor offerings
Join us as we continue this impactful, meaningful work for tech companies from idea to Fortune 50.
| Momentum Awards Benefits | 75K | 50K | 40K | 25K | 15K | 10K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Amplification | ||||||
| 🎟 In-person tickets | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Award presentation opportunity | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 (1 ) | |||
| Sponsor spotlight on 1871 social platforms | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 |
| Digital logo placement at event | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 |
| Mentioned in post-event email | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||
| Logo on event landing page | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||
| Verbal mention during awards presentation | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | |||
| Mentioned in pre-event press release | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||||
| Mentioned in post-event press release | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||
| Named "entertainment sponsor" for event | 🏆 (1 ) | 🏆 (1 ) | ||||
| Naming rights to VIP happy hour pre-event | 🏆 (1 ) | 🏆 (1 ) | ||||
| Year-long Benefits | ||||||
| 🎟 Tickets to CEO networking opportunity pre-event | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Co-host a fireside chat w/ 1871 CEO at 1871 | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||||
| Innovation Lab Summit or Signature Event Sponsor | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||||
| On-site brand presence at 1871 (1yr) | 🏆 | |||||
| Write a thought leadership article on 1871's blog | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | ||
| Become an 1871 Corporate Membership (1yr) | 🏆 | |||||
| Inclusion in 1871's Annual Report | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Start your sponsorship
1871’s Momentum team will work with your company to select the right sponsor option for your company.
Learn more about the awards
Go to the 2024 Momentum Awards event page or browse past blogs to help you on your Momentum Awards journey!
