78th National Convention Prospectus

August 14-18 2023 - Marriott St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, Missouri

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor - $25,000

(2 Only)

This year-round sponsorship supports the President’s Reception or Awards Banquet

Benefits:

Sponsorship of President’s Reception (Tuesday) OR Award’s Banquet (Friday)
Sponsor may address attendees for 10 minutes at selected sponsored event
Company logo featured on BVA Convention Member t-shirt
Four (4) tickets each for President’s Reception (Tuesday), Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon (Thursday), and Awards Banquet (Friday)
Six (6) BVA Education Sessions. Sessions consist of virtual and/or in-person engagements.
Premium Exhibit Hall Booth (20′ x 10′), which includes four (4) exhibitor passes
One (1) full-page advertisement in Convention program
Feature story in BVA’s flagship printed publication, The Bulletin, and digital advertisement in the electronic versions
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event
One (1) attendee bag insert

Gold Sponsor - Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon - $20,000

(Thursday)

This annual luncheon in held in honor of one of the most influential leaders in blind rehabilitation and celebrates BVA’s partnerships with individuals and organizations that serve the blind and low vision community.

Benefits:

Sponsor may address attendees for 10 minutes at luncheon
Company logo featured on BVA Convention Member t-shirt
Four (4) tickets each for Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon (Thursday)
Two (2) tickets each for President’s Reception (Tuesday), and Awards Banquet (Friday)
Four (4) BVA Education Sessions. Sessions consist of virtual and/or in-person engagements.
Two (2) BVA Ambassador training virtual sessions introducing BVA Ambassadors to sponsor
Premium Exhibit Hall Booth (20′ x 10′) which includes four (4) exhibitor passes
One (1) full-page advertisement in convention program
Feature story in BVA’s flagship printed publication, The Bulletin, and digital advertisement in the electronic versions
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event

Silver Sponsor - Lunch & Learn - $15,000

(Tuesday or Wednesday)

Present an educational session and a lunch.

Benefits:

Sponsorship and presentation at Lunch & Learn (Tuesday or Wednesday)
Company logo featured on BVA Convention Member t-shirt
Two (2) tickets each for President’s Reception (Tuesday), Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon (Thursday), and Awards Banquet (Friday)
Premium exhibit hall booth (20′ x 10′) which includes four (4) exhibitor passes
One (1) full-page advertisement in convention program
One (1) full-page digital advertisement in BVA’s flagship publication, The Bulletin
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event
One (1) attendee bag insert

Bronze Sponsor - Happy Hour Reception - $10,000

(Wednesday)

Attendees and sponsors will have an opportunity to network over light refreshments and finger foods.

Benefits:

Two (2) tickets each for President’s Reception (Tuesday), Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon (Thursday), and Awards Banquet (Friday)
Company logo featured on BVA Convention Member t-shirt
Standard Exhibit Hall Booth (10′ x 10′) which includes two (2) exhibitor passes
One (1) full-page advertisement in Convention program
One (1) half-page digital advertisement in BVA’s flagship publication, The Bulletin
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event

Good Morning Coffee/Breakfast Sponsor - $7,500-$10,000

(Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)

All attendees and sponsors will have an opportunity to network over breakfast.

Benefits:

Sponsor will have 10 minutes to address attendees during breakfast
Two (2) tickets each for President’s Reception (Tuesday), Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon (Thursday), and Awards Banquet (Friday)
Standard Exhibit Hall Booth (10′ x 10′) which includes two (2) exhibitor passes
One (1) half-page advertisement in Convention program
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events

Bow Wow Lounge Sponsor - $5,000

Honor our canine heroes by sponsoring the respite lounge for our service dogs.

Benefits:

One (1) ticket each for President’s Reception (Tuesday), Father Thomas J. Carroll Luncheon (Thursday), and Awards Banquet (Friday)
Standard Exhibit Hall Booth (10′ x 10′) which includes four (4) exhibitor passes
One (1) half-page advertisement in Convention program
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event

Activity Sponsor (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday) - $2,500

*Riverboat Sponsor (Monday) and Bowling Sponsor (Wednesday) - $5,000

BVA plans offsite activities and events for BVA members. Sponsor will have the opportunity to provide the activity and attend with participants.

Benefits:

Two (2) sponsor attendees may attend sponsored trip
One (1) half-page advertisement in Convention program
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event

*Monday activity sponsor and Bowling Sponsor includes a Standard Exhibit Hall Booth (10’ x 10’) which includes two (2) exhibitor passes, four (4) attendees at sponsored event, and all other activity sponsorship benefits.

Angel Sponsor - $1,000 / $1,800

Sponsor a blinded veteran to attend the convention. Your donation will allow a blinded veteran to experience the warmth, belonging, and lifelong fellowship that comes from connecting with other blinded veterans during convention.

$1,000 – Sponsors one (1) Convention registration and hotel stay for a BVA member
$1,800 – Sponsors one (1) Convention registration, hotel stay, and travel for a BVA member

Benefits:

Sponsorship of Exhibit Hall Bingo for BVA members only
One (1) half-page advertisement in convention program
Corporate name and logo will appear on print products for sponsored events
Corporate banner and/or signage may be displayed at sponsored event