The Green Gown Awards offer unique brand integrity and recognition to senior management in the higher and further education sector GREEN GOWN AWARDS 2012 Moving into their 8th year, the Green Gown Awards are firmly established as the most prestigious recognition of sustainability excellence in the further and higher education sectors. They recognise exceptional initiatives being taken by universities and colleges across the UK to become more sustainable. The Green Gown Awards USP is our dedication to year long promotion and dissemination of the learning from the Awards by providing case studies, videos and events – ensuring your value is felt beyond the Awards evening. They are not just another Awards Ceremony but provide a unique opportunity to promote your organisation to senior management across the education sector and working closely with our cross-agency partners gives you outstanding value for money by added promotion of your association with our Awards. The categories reflect the achievements of universities and colleges in both academia and campus management. They also provide the sector with benchmarks for excellence and are well respected by governments, funding councils, senior managers, academics and students. Their value is reflected in an increased number of applications year-on-year including a 25% uplift in 2011, with 240 applications.
CONTACT
EAUC Company Members: Iain Boyd iboyd@eauc.org.uk
EAUC Non-Members: Helen Exton greengown@eauc.org.uk
For more information on the event
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The reputation of the Awards is growing year-on-year and press has included high profile supplements in the Times Higher, Guardian Higher Education and other local and national publications. The Green Gown Awards are also internationally recognised with the Green Gown Awards Australasia being in their 3rd year. Publications also extend to the smart and sustainable Winners Brochure which details winning and highly commended entries, along with the sponsors and supporting organisations which help make the event happen.
SPONSORING GREEN GOWN AWARDS 2012 By sponsoring the Awards you will help set the environmental improvement and social responsibility standards for university and college excellence in the UK. The Awards provide a means of reaching influential individuals who are responsible for the expenditure of universities and colleges on products, services and technologies that enable greener operations. The Green Gown Awards reach professionals in energy management, facilities, procurement, transport, building services and ICT (among other areas). All sponsors are given maximum exposure throughout the Awards cycle (approx. 8 months). Awards sponsors have the opportunity to present an award at the prestigious Ceremony and Dinner, attended by distinguished guests, potential clients/ customers and policy makers.
ABOUT THE EAUC: The EAUC has nearly 100 companies who have joined us through our Company Membership scheme. This is open to companies of all sizes who wish to better understand the education sector and want to build stronger longer term relationships with more higher and further education establishments. For more information on EAUC Company Membership please contact: Iain Boyd Corporate Relationship Manager T. 01242 714321 M. 07795 061228 E. iboyd@eauc.org.uk
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The Green Gowns offer extensive networking and new business opportunities THERE ARE 14 GREEN GOWN AWARD CATEGORIES AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP: est Newcomer* B Carbon Reduction Colleges and Smaller Institutions Construction and Refurbishment Continuous Improvement - Institutional Change Courses (sold) Green ICT (sold)
Learning and Skills Modernisation - Effectiveness and Efficiency in the Estate* Procurement (sold) Promoting Positive Behaviour Research and Development Social Responsibility Student Initiatives and Campaigns
Entrants apply through a 2 stage application process and are judged by an independent panel of international and national representatives.
TYPICAL AWARDS ENTRANTS AND ATTENDEES INCLUDE: The 8th Awards Ceremony will be held in November 2012. They are expected to attract over 260 top-level guests including: • Vice-Chancellors, Principals, Rectors, Deans and Presidents • International representation from sustainability organisations • Senior faculty staff • Green Gown Award Judges – international sector experts • Heads of sustainability, energy, carbon and the environment • Heads of buildings, utilities and estates • Policy and strategy makers and advisors • Campus and operations managers • Journalists, press and media
WHY SPONSOR?
Position your organisation as a leader in the provision of environmentally-sound products, services and technologies to universities and colleges and the wider public and education sectors Year-long promotion via the event build up, the Awards ceremony itself and post Awards case studies and videos which showcase the best practice highlighted by the Awards Receive extensive exposure and publicity in print and online via the EAUC’s media and the event’s media partners such as Times Higher Education/Guardian Higher Education Network/University Business Invaluable branding, networking and customer contact opportunities Associate your organisation with environmental improvement, best practice and the promotion of a sustainable future Be seen as an innovator and market-leader in your field by sponsoring an award relevant to your product/service range Win more business *new for 2012!
CONTACT
EAUC Company Members: Iain Boyd iboyd@eauc.org.uk
EAUC Non-Members: Helen Exton greengown@eauc.org.uk
For more information on the event
» www.greengownawards.org.uk
PREVIOUS WINNERS INCLUDE: University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge Cardiff University University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow Imperial College London King’s College London University of Leeds University of Liverpool London School of Economics and Political Science University of Manchester Newcastle University University of Nottingham Queens University Belfast University of Sheffield University of Southampton
University of Warwick Durham University Coventry University South Lanarkshire College Plymouth University University of Exeter Bedford College University of Hertfordshire Queen Margaret University Loughborough University University of Salford London College of Fashion Nottingham Trent University Queen Mary University University of Bradford University of Derby Leeds Metropolitan University University of Gloucestershire
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Green Gown Awards 2012 - sponsorship opportunities YEAR LONG, MULTI-PLATFORM OPPORTUNITIES Unique opportunities to obtain year long exposure to the education sector through multiple platforms. There are two levels of sponsorship available at the year-long opportunity. All prices exclude VAT. Headline sponsorship package (see below)
Category sponsorship packages - see page 5
Headline Sponsor - unique opportunity (only one) EAUC Member £10,000 Non-Member £12,000
Unique ‘In association with’ status – with company logo placed next to the Green Gown Awards logo throughout the 2012 Awards giving high profile and year long exposure Year long promotion with ‘In association with’ status logo on all post Awards activities including post Awards case studies and videos Presentation of an Award at the Awards Ceremony and a 5 minute speech Promotion as a Headline Sponsor on the full colour Winners Brochure, distributed widely to all higher and further education senior management, including Vice-Chancellors and Principals Sector wide promotion through our cross-agency steering group including all the UK funding councils, Association of University Director of Estates (AUDE) and British Universities Finance Directors Group (BUFDG) Logo on all Green Gown Awards materials including advertisements, menus and marketing brochures – viewed by all higher and further educational institutions UK wide Sponsor’s logo, link and banner will be promoted on the Awards website for a full year Complimentary full page advertisement in Winners Brochure (exclusive to sponsors)
CONTACT
EAUC Company Members: Iain Boyd iboyd@eauc.org.uk
Logo on the front page of Winners Brochure Verbal mention from the celebrity host at the Awards Ceremony Complimentary table for 10 at the Awards Ceremony (worth £1250) A place on the judging panel providing excellent networking opportunities with the key representatives in the education sector (subject to conflict of interest) Sponsor’s logo will be prominently promoted on the Awards night, including on the menus and on stage during the Awards presentation itself Inclusion in all media promotions, such as through the Guardian and University Business Marketing promotion includes EAUC Member communication channels such as eNews and earth Access to all entrant (following Stage 1 application deadline) and attendee lists (one week prior to the Awards Ceremony) Royalty free use of the Green Gown Awards logo Inclusion in all additional PR related activity from Winners and Highly Commended with ‘In association with’ status logo Promotion of organisation’s own sustainability related case study
EAUC Non-Members: Helen Exton greengown@eauc.org.uk
For more information on the event
» www.greengownawards.org.uk
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Year long, multi-platform opportunities continued Supporters
Category Sponsor – limited to one per category EAUC Member - £5,000 Non-Member - £7,000
The Awards are run in collaboration with and governed by a cross-agency steering group with key sector bodies.
‘In association with’ status for chosen category Year long promotion with ‘In association with’ status logo on case studies and videos for all shortlisted applications for chosen category Post Awards Ceremony opportunity for chosen category with ‘In association with’ status and speaking opportunity (subject to approval) Verbal mention from Celebrity Host at the Awards Ceremony Presentation of the Category Awards at the Ceremony Sponsor’s logo will be prominently promoted on the Awards night, including on the menus and on stage during the Awards presentation itself. Logo on Green Gown Awards materials – viewed by all further and higher educational institutions UK wide Promotion as a Category Sponsor on the full colour Winners Brochure, distributed widely to all further and higher education senior management, including Vice-Chancellors and Principals Royalty free use of the Green Gown Awards logo Complimentary tickets for 5 at the Awards Ceremony (worth £625) Complimentary full colour page advertisement in the official Winners Brochure (exclusive to sponsors) Access to all entrant and attendee lists (post Ceremony) Promotion of organisation’s own sustainability related case study
A list of the categories can be found at the top of page 3.
CONTACT
EAUC Company Members: Iain Boyd iboyd@eauc.org.uk
EAUC Non-Members: Helen Exton greengown@eauc.org.uk
For more information on the event
» www.greengownawards.org.uk
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Green Gown Awards Ceremony sponsorship opportunities GREEN GOWN AWARDS CEREMONY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Providing unique opportunities to associate your organisation with this prestigious event. Either become the sole Ceremony Sponsor (this contains all the four separate ‘sponsorships’) or simply sponsor just one of the following four sections. All prices exclude VAT.
Awards Welcome Reception Sponsor EAUC Member - £2,000 Non-Member - £3,000 For this package the Awards Welcome Reception Sponsor will receive: Prominent promotion as a sponsor in the Reception Suite for all attendees Promotion as Welcome Reception Sponsor on the full colour Winners Brochure, distributed widely to all further and higher education senior management Sponsor’s logo will be prominently promoted on the Awards night, including on the menus and on stage during the awards presentation itself Sponsor’s logo will be promoted on the Awards website for a full year Logo on Green Gown Awards materials – viewd by all further and higher educational institutions UK wide Complimentary half colour page advertisement in the official Winners Brochure (exclusive to sponsors) Promotion as Welcome Reception Sponsor in the bar area Two complimentary tickets to the Awards Ceremony (worth £250) Royalty free use of the Green Gown Awards logo
CONTACT
EAUC Company Members: Iain Boyd iboyd@eauc.org.uk
Winners Brochure Sponsor EAUC Member - £2,000 Non-Member - £3,000 For this package the Awards Winners Brochure Sponsor will receive: Complimentary full colour exclusive back page advertisement in the official Winners Brochure (exclusive to sponsors) Promotion as Winners Brochure Sponsor on the full colour Winners Brochure, distributed widely to all higher and further education senior management Sponsor’s logo will be prominently promoted on the Awards night, including on the menus and on stage during the awards presentation itself Sponsor’s logo will be promoted on the Awards website for a full year Logo on Green Gown Awards materials – viewed by all further and higher educational institutions UK wide Two complimentary tickets to the Awards Ceremony (worth £250) Royalty free use of the Green Gown Awards logo
EAUC Non-Members: Helen Exton greengown@eauc.org.uk
For more information on the event
» www.greengownawards.org.uk
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Green Gown Awards Ceremony Sponsorship opportunities continued Celebrity Host Sponsor
Awards Sustainable Dinner Sponsor
EAUC Member - £2,000, Non-Member - £3,000
EAUC Member - £2,000, Non-Member - £3,000
For this package the Awards Celebrity Host Sponsor will receive: Promotion as Celebrity Host Sponsor on the full colour Winners Brochure, distributed widely to all further and higher education senior management Photo opportunity and personal introduction to Celebrity Host Verbal mention by the host at the Awards Ceremony Sponsor’s logo will be prominently promoted on the Awards Ceremony, including on the menus and on stage during the awards presentation itself Logo on Green Gown Awards materials – viewed by all higher and further educational institutions UK wide Sponsor’s logo will be promoted on the Awards website for a full year Complimentary half page full colour advertisement in the official Winners Brochure (exclusive to sponsors) Three complimentary tickets to the Awards Ceremony, including one at the top table with Celebrity Host (worth £375) Royalty free use of the Green Gown Awards logo
For this package the Awards Sustainable Dinner Sponsor will receive: Prominent promotion as the Awards Sustainable Dinner Sponsor on the front cover of the prestigious Awards Dinner Menu, a copy of which is on every table place setting 50 word description of the Sponsor’s organisation within the menu itself Promotion as a sponsor on the full colour Winners Brochure, distributed widely to all further and higher education senior management Sponsor’s logo will be prominently promoted on the night, including on the menus and throughout the evening as well as during the Awards presentation itself Sponsor’s logo will be promoted on the Awards website for a full year Logo on Green Gown Awards materials – viewed by all further and higher educational institutions UK wide Complimentary half colour page advertisement in the official Winners Brochure (exclusive to sponsors) Two complimentary tickets to the Awards Ceremony (worth £250) Royalty free use of the Green Gown Awards logo
Unique opportunity to be the sole Sustainable Awards Ceremony Sponsor EAUC Member - £7,000, Non-Member - £9,000
For this combined package you will receive all of the benefits highlighted on pages 6 and 7: Awards Welcome Reception Sponsor benefits - worth £3,000/£2,000 Great value Winners Brochure Sponsor benefits - worth £3,000/£2,000 saving you up to £3,000! Celebrity Host Sponsor benefits - worth £3,000/£2,000 Awards Sustainable Dinner Sponsor benefits - worth £3,000/£2,000
CONTACT
EAUC Company Members: Iain Boyd iboyd@eauc.org.uk
EAUC Non-Members: Helen Exton greengown@eauc.org.uk
For more information on the event
» www.greengownawards.org.uk
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