Sponsor the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner

Will You Join Us as a Table Host at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner?

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will recognize Sharon L. Gaber, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2025 World Citizen Award Dinner

Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
VIP & General Reception:
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner:
7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Location:
The Hilton Uptown Charlotte
Attire:
Black Tie Optional

Please call Charlotte Klopp at 704-687-7759 or email cklopp@worldaffairscharlotte.org if you have additional questions regarding table hosting information or benefits.

WCAD 2025 Table Sponsorship Benefits Options and Payment Information

AMBASSADOR – $50,000 (limited to 3 sponsors)
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  • Four tables of ten (40 seats) with VIP placement at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner
  • Five (5) seats at the Head Table
  • Invitation for all of your guests (45) to attend the VIP reception with Chancellor Gaber and community leaders before dinner
  • Recognition as Ambassador Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website, and signage at the event
  • Acknowledgment as Ambassador Sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks and exclusive sponsorship of the VIP reception
  • Full-page insert (7.875″ x 10.5″ w/ .125″ bleed) in a prime location (i.e., inside front cover, inside back cover) placed in the World Citizen Award Dinner printed program.
  • One full-slide ad in the sponsorship slide deck during the pre-dinner program
  • Free parking for all guests at the event

DIPLOMAT – $25,000
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  • Two tables of ten (20 seats) and one table of eight (8) seats with VIP placement at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner
  • Three (3) seats at the Head Table
  • Invitation for all of your guests (31) to attend the VIP reception with Chancellor Gaber and community leaders before dinner
  • Recognition as Diplomat Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website, and signage at the event
  • Acknowledgment as Diplomat sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks
  • Full-page insert (7.875″ x 10.5″ w/ .125″ bleed) in the best available location, placed in the World Citizen Award Dinner printed program
  • 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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  • One table of ten seats (10) and one table of eight seats (8) with VIP placement at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner
  • Two (2) seats at the Head Table 
  • Invitation for all of your guests (20) to attend the VIP reception with Chancellor Gaber and community leaders before dinner
  • Recognition as Envoy Sponsor in all advertising, social media, printed materials, website, and signage at the event
  • Acknowledgment as Envoy sponsor during the evening’s welcoming remarks
  • Full-page insert (7.875″ x 10.5″ w/ .125″ bleed) in the best available location, placed in the World Citizen Award Dinner printed program
  • 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 (10) at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner with preferred seating 
  • Invitation for all of your guests (10) to attend the VIP reception with Chancellor Gaber and community leaders before dinner
  • 2/3-page insert (4.4” x 9.43″ w/no bleed – vertical) placed in World Citizen Award Dinner printed program
  • Acknowledgment in all event mailings and the printed program
  • Free parking for all guests at the event

EMISSARY – $6,000
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  • One table of eight (8) at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner with preferred seating 
  • Invitation for four (4) of your guests to attend the VIP reception with Chancellor Gaber and community leaders before dinner
  • 1/2-page insert (6.875″ x 4.625″ w/no bleed – horizontal) placed in the World Citizen Award Dinner printed program 
  • Acknowledgment in all event mailings and the printed program

CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES – $3,500 
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  • One table of eight (8) at the 2025 World Citizen Award Dinner 
  • 1/3-page insert (2.215” x 9.43” w/ no bleed – vertical) placed in the World Citizen Award Dinner printed program – Color or B&W 
  • Acknowledgment in all event mailings and the printed program