Sponsorships provide the opportunity for top companies to stay at the forefront of decision-makers’ and conference attendees’ minds. The Western Area Conference assists exhibitors with raising brand awareness, boosting traffic to your booth, and generating leads by offering additional ways to catch attendees’ attention through Sponsorships.

For more sponsorship information, please contact Sales at +1 281-228-6446.

Thursday Awards Luncheon - $5,000

Student and Instructor portions sponsored by: JDH Corrosion Consultants, Inc.

Benefits include:

• Acknowledgement during the awards luncheon as the sponsor of the event
• Opportunity for a short welcome message during the awards luncheon
• Table of 10 tickets with preferred seating
• Company logo on souvenir distributed the event
• Company name on tickets given to each attendee
• Company name and logo on signage at the awards luncheon
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship includes purchase and production of souvenir. Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016 for fulfillment.

Notebook Sponsorship - $3,000 - Sold Out

Sponsored by: JDH Corrosion Consultants, Inc.

Benefits include:

• Company logo printed on the front cover of conference notebook*, which will be distributed to attendees (Logo placement based on first-come, first-served basis)
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship includes production of notebooks. In the event that multiple sponsorships are sold, all sponsor logos will be imprinted on each notebook. Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016 for fulfillment.

Welcome Reception Sponsorship - ‘Tis the Season - $2,500 (2 Available)

Sponsored by: Accurate Corrosion Control

Benefits include:

• Opportunity for a short welcome message during the reception
• Acknowledgement during the reception as the sponsor(s) of the event
• Company name on reception tickets given to each attendee
• Company logo displayed on each printed photo taken by reception participants
• Recognition as sponsor on signage at the photo booth location
• Company name and logo on signage at the Welcome Reception
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016 for fulfillment.

Wednesday Happy Hour Reception - $1,500 (Exclusive)

Sponsored by: NACE Southern Nevada Section

Benefits include:

• Opportunity for a short welcome message during the happy hour
• Acknowledgement during the reception as the sponsor(s) of the event
• Company logo on beverage cups distributed at the event
• Opportunity for sponsor to distribute company literature* at the event
• Company name and logo on signage and table tents at the happy hour
• Company name on reception tickets given to each attendee
• Recognition as sponsor on "Thank You" signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mail. 

*Sponsor is responsible for providing printed literature to NACE HQ by November 14, 2016, or can choose to bring onsite. Literature must be approved by NACE. Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016 2016 for fulfillment. 

Registration Sponsorship - $1,000 - Sold Out

Sponsored by: Northtown Company

Benefits include:

• Opportunity to provide a giveaway item* to each attendee at the registration desk
• Company logo on one easel sign by the registration desk
• Company logo displayed on Express Pass Stations at registration when in use
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsor responsible for providing giveaway item. Giveaway item must be approved by NACE and must be shipped to NACE HQ by November 14, 2016.

Bags Sponsorship - $1,000 (Exclusive) - Sold Out

Sponsored by: Tinker & Rasor

Benefits include:

• Company logo on tote bag* given to each attendee
• Opportunity to provide a giveaway item* in each bag
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship does not include production of tote bags. Sponsor responsible for providing giveaway item. Giveaway item must be approved by NACE and must be shipped to NACE HQ by November 14, 2016.

Exhibit Hall Reception - $1,000 (1 Remaining)

Sponsored by: American Innovations & Corrpro

Benefits include:

• Opportunity for a short welcome message during the reception
• Company logo on lighted cups distributed at the event
• Acknowledgement during the reception as the sponsor(s) of the event
• Company name and logo on signage at the Welcome Reception
• Company name on reception tickets given to each attendee
• Recognition as sponsor on "Thank You" signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

* Sponsorship includes purchase and production of lighted cups. In the event that multiple sponsorships are sold, sponsor logos will be imprinted on cups as a split divide between expected attendance. Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016 for fulfillment.

Break Sponsorship - $750 (Wednesday - Full Day) - $450 USD (Friday - Half Day)

Sponsored by: B&W Distributors (Wednesday) 

Anotec (Thursday)

Benefits include:

• Company name and logo on signage placed at the refreshment break site for the entire day
• Company logo on coffee cups* to be used during break by all attendee
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship includes production of coffee cups. Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016 for fulfillment. 

Lanyard Sponsorship - $750 - Sold Out

Sponsored by: MESA
Benefits include:

• Company name on lanyards*, which are distributed to attendees
• Opportunity to attach message cards to lanyards
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship does not include production of lanyards. Lanyards must be approved by NACE and must be shipped to NACE HQ by November 14, 2016.

Pen Sponsorship - $500 - Sold Out

Sponsored by: GMA Garnet Group

Benefits include:

• Company logo on pens*, which are distributed to attendees
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship does not include production of pens. Pens must be approved by NACE and must be shipped to NACE Headquarters by November 14, 2016. 

Final Program Sponsorship - $500 - Sold Out

Sponsored by: Warren Environmental

Benefits include:

• Company logo in the printed Final Program to be distributed to all attendees
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name and link displayed on conference "Welcome" Web page and included on all promotional e-mails

*Sponsorship must be sold by October 20, 2016

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment must be received with the booking form to secure the event sponsorship. Without full payment, NACE will not guarantee nor hold the event sponsorship.

All requests for cancellation of an event sponsorship must be submitted in writing. All paid and guaranteed sponsorships cancelled in writing at least 60 calendar days in advance of the event will receive a 50% refund of the total sponsorship fee. No refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests received less than 60 days before the scheduled event. Sponsorships are nontransferable.