16th Momentum Awards
16th Momentum Awards
Sponsor guide
Sponsor guide
Sponsor guide
[Year 2022]
Help 1871 further Chicago entrepreneurship & 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
2023 sponsor offerings
Join us as we continue this impactful, meaningful work for tech companies from idea to Fortune 50.
Join us as we continue this impactful, meaningful work for tech companies from idea to Fortune 50.
Benefits | 10K | 5K |
---|---|---|
Momentum Awards | ||
🎟 s to attend event | 10 | 5 |
🎟 s to attend event virtually | 75 | 50 |
Present an award at event | ||
Social mention | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Logo on virtual platform | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Logo at event | 🏆 | |
Commercial feature at event (secs) | 10 | |
Mention on event email promotion | 🏆 | |
Logo on event landing page | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Live mention during event | ||
Mention in event press release | ||
Named "entertainment sponsor" | ||
VIP happy hour naming rights | ||
1871 Benefits | ||
🎟 s to CEO networking event | 2 | |
Co-host an 1871 Tech Talk event w/ CEO | ||
Co-host a Fireside Chat w/ CEO | ||
Branded meeting booth (1yr) | ||
Logo in space (1yr) | ||
Author a blog post for our channels | ||
Called out in annual report | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Benefits | 10K | 5K |
---|---|---|
Momentum Awards | ||
🎟 s to attend event | 10 | 5 |
🎟 s to attend event virtually | 75 | 50 |
Present an award at event | ||
Social mention | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Logo on virtual platform | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Logo at event | 🏆 | |
Commercial feature at event (secs) | 10 | |
Mention on event email promotion | 🏆 | |
Logo on event landing page | 🏆 | 🏆 |
Live mention during event | ||
Mention in event press release | ||
Named "entertainment sponsor" | ||
VIP happy hour naming rights | ||
1871 Benefits | ||
🎟 s to CEO networking event | 2 | |
Co-host an 1871 Tech Talk event w/ CEO | ||
Co-host a Fireside Chat w/ CEO | ||
Branded meeting booth (1yr) | ||
Logo in space (1yr) | ||
Author a blog post for our channels | ||
Called out in 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 2023 Momentum Awards event page or browse past blogs to help you on your Momentum Awards journey!