Salute to Excellence in Education Gala Sponsorship

Known as the Academy Awards of public education, The NEA Foundation's Salute to Excellence in Education Gala is a national celebration of the men and women who work in America's public schools.
The Washington, DC event attracts nearly 900 leaders from public education, business, philanthropy, and government, who gather to pay tribute to public education and its supporters.
Below is a list and descriptions of our sponsorships and benefits.
Salute to Excellence in Education Gala Sponsorship Packet
2011 Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
GENIUS: $75,000 or MORE
Event Benefits
- Three gala tables (30 guests) with priority seating
- Organization logo on invitation
- Organization recognized during event
- Organization logo on the online gala donor list
- Introduction and photo of guests with participating honorees
- Ongoing Exposure to NEA Members
- Premiere placement as a sponsor in newspaper advertisement
- Premier placement in gala “thank you” ad in NEA Today
- Logo and link on Foundation’s web site for one year
SAGE: $50,000 to $74,999
Event Benefits
- Two gala tables (20 guests) with preferred seating
- Organization logo on invitation
- Organization recognized during event
- Organization logo on the online gala donor list
- Ongoing Exposure to NEA Members
- Recognition as a sponsor in newspaper advertisement
- Inclusion in a gala “thank you” ad in NEA Today
PHILOSOPHER: $25,000 to $49,999
Event Benefits
- Two gala tables (20 guests) with preferred seating
- Organization logo on invitation
- Organization logo on the online gala donor list
INVENTOR: $10,000 to $24,999
Event Benefits
- One gala table (10 guests)
- Organization logo on invitation
- Organization logo on the online gala donor list
NOTE: Pledges of $10,000 or more received by September 11, 2010 will be recognized in the invitation. All gifts of $10,000 or more pledged by January 15, 2011 will be listed in the gala program.