2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner Table Reservation and Hosting Information
PRESIDENT – $100,000 (limited to one sponsor)
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- Four tables of ten and one table of eight with exclusive VIP placement at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner
- Five seats at the Head Table
- Invitation for all your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- One table of eight at a 2027 World Affairs Council of Charlotte event featuring either H.E. Ángeles Moreno Bau, the Ambassador of Spain (Jan. 20, 2027) or Dr. Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space (Jan. 28, 2027)
- A personal welcome and introduction with the honoree ahead of the program
- Top-billed, exclusive recognition as President Sponsor in all event promotion, press release, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- Prominent acknowledgment as President Sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks, with a four-minute congratulatory video message for the honoree during the program
- Full-page ad (7.875″ x 10.5″ with .125″ bleed) on the back cover of the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- Three full-slide ads in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
- Free parking for all guests at the event
AMBASSADOR – $50,000 (limited to two sponsors)
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- Two tables of ten and one table of eight with premier VIP placement at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner
- Three seats at the Head Table
- Invitation for all your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- One table of eight at a 2027 World Affairs Council of Charlotte event featuring either H.E. Ángeles Moreno Bau, the Ambassador of Spain (Jan. 20, 2027) or Dr. Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space (Jan. 28, 2027)
- Prime recognition as Ambassador Sponsor in all event promotion, press release, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- Acknowledgment as Ambassador Sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks, with a two-minute congratulatory video message for the honoree during the program
- Full-page ad (7.875″ x 10.5″ with .125″ bleed) in a prime location (inside front or inside back cover) placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- Two full-slide ads in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
- Free parking for all guests at the event
DIPLOMAT – $25,000 (limited to three sponsors)
- Two tables of ten with VIP placement at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner
- Two seats at the Head Table
- Invitation for all your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- Recognition as Diplomat Sponsor in all event promotion, press release, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- Acknowledgment as Diplomat Sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks
- Full-page ad (7.875″ x 10.5″ with .125″ bleed) in the best available location placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- One full-slide ad in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
- Free parking for all guests at the event
ENVOY – $15,000
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- Two tables of eight with VIP placement at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner
- One seat at the Head Table
- Invitation for all your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- Recognition as Envoy Sponsor in all event promotion, press release, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- Acknowledgment as Envoy Sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks
- Full-page ad (7.875″ x 10.5″ with .125″ bleed) in the best available location placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- One full-slide ad in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
- Free parking for all guests at the event
CONSUL – $10,000
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- One table of ten at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner with preferred seating
- Invitation for all your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- Recognition as Consul Sponsor in all event promotion, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- 2/3-page ad (4.4″ x 9.43″ with no bleed – vertical) placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- One half-slide ad in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
- Free parking for all guests at the event
EMISSARY – $6,000
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- One table of eight at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner with preferred seating
- Invitation for six of your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- 1/2-page ad (6.875″ x 4.625″ with no bleed – horizontal) placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- Recognition as Emissary Sponsor in all event promotion, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- Free parking for all guests at the event
CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES – $4,000
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- One table of eight at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner
- 1/3-page ad (2.215″ x 9.43″ with no bleed – vertical) placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- Recognition as Chargé d’Affaires Sponsor in all event promotion, social media, printed materials, website, and signage
- Free parking for all guests at the event
UNDERWRITE THE VIP RECEPTION WITH MARVIN ELLISON – $20,000 (limited to one sponsor)
- Exclusive naming rights to the VIP reception (e.g., “The [Company Name] VIP Reception”)
- Invitation for all your guests to attend the VIP reception with Marvin Ellison and community and business leaders before dinner
- One table of eight at the 2027 World Citizen Award Gala Dinner
- One table of eight at a 2027 World Affairs Council of Charlotte event featuring either H.E. Ángeles Moreno Bau, the Ambassador of Spain (Jan. 20, 2027) or Dr. Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space (Jan. 28, 2027)
- Exclusive recognition as VIP Reception Underwriter in all event promotion, social media, printed materials, website, table tent, and signage at the event, including prominent signage at the reception
- Acknowledgment as VIP Reception Underwriter during the evening’s welcoming remarks
- Full-page ad (7.875″ x 10.5″ with .125″ bleed) in the best available location placed in the World Citizen Award Gala Dinner printed program
- Deadline for ad submission: January 15, 2027
- One full-slide ad in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
- Free parking for all guests at the event
