SPONSOR THE CANINE EXPO & SYMPOSIUM

April 2–4, 2027 • Starline Factory, Harvard, IL

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us for an elegant evening honoring the people and organizations making a meaningful impact in the canine world. The Canine Impact Gala & Awards – Casino Night brings together leaders, advocates, and professionals from across the dog community for an unforgettable experience featuring fine dining, casino-style gaming, raffles, awards, and live entertainment.

Your sponsorship directly supports the 2027 Canine Expo & Symposium—a landmark event uniting every corner of the canine community—while also funding the 501(c)(3) programs of Herzog’s Heroes and Animal Humane Advocacy.

DOUBLE IMPACT DISCOUNT

Sponsors who support both the Canine Impact Gala & Awards (CIGA) 2026 and the Canine Expo & Symposium (CES) 2027 receive a 15% Double Impact Discount, giving them full access to sponsorship perks, branding, and recognition across both events at a reduced combined rate. Sponsorships must be of comparable starting value. View sponsorship opportunities for the Canine Impact Gala & Awards (CIGA) 2026.

Elite Sponsor – $10,000

($8,500 Double Impact Discount)

The highest level of support for a brand that wants maximum visibility, prestige, and alignment with a national movement.

Exclusive Benefits

Industry Spotlight Video Package

• A 60–90 second professionally produced feature video about your business or organization that has premier placement during the Gala and yours to keep for ongoing marketing & promotional use.

Category Exclusivity

• You are the only sponsor recognized at this level

• No competing brands in your business category may sponsor the Gala

Top Billing & Branding

• Largest logo placement on all marketing materials, signage, programs, digital promotions, and press releases

• Featured on the event step-and-repeat backdrop

• Recognition as the Elite Sponsor during all major announcements

• Prominent placement and link on the CII website for 12 months

Premium On-Site Visibility

• Your logo displayed on:

  • Entrance welcome signage

  • Dinner menus

  • Casino tables

  • Award stage backdrop

• Opportunity to host an exhibitor booth near high-traffic areas at the Gala

Stage Presence

• 5-minute speaking opportunity during the Gala program

• Option to present the final award of the evening — the most prestigious moment of the night

VIP Guest Experience

• One reserved VIP table for 8 at the Gala

• Dedicated table signage with your logo and recognition

Community Impact Recognition

• Feature story about your company’s impact shared across CII’s social media

• Recognition in the CII newsletter

Exclusive Add-Ons Included

• Opportunity to include a premium item in VIP gift bags

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PREMIER SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor – $4,000

($3,400 Double Impact Discount)

• 30-second promotional video featuring your business (yours to keep for future use)

• Top logo placement on all event materials and social media

• Recognition as our Presenting Sponsor during opening remarks

• 2–3 minute speaking opportunity at the event

• Full-page ad in the event program

• Prominent branding throughout the venue

• 4 VIP tickets to the event

• Option to provide a promotional item in guest gift bags

• Logo on press materials

Theme Night Sponsor (Theme TBA)– $3,000

($2,550 Double Impact Discount)

• 30-second promotional video featuring your business (yours to keep for future use)

• Top logo placement on all event materials and social media

• Recognition as the Theme Night Sponsor during opening remarks

• 1–2 minute speaking opportunity during the event

• Full-page ad in the event program

• Branding on all casino tables

• 4 VIP tickets to the event

• Option to provide a promotional item in gift bags

Dinner Sponsor – $3,000

($2,550 Double Impact Discount)

• 30-second promotional video featuring your business (yours to keep for future use)

• Logo placement on dinner tables and social media

• Recognition during dinner service

• 1/2-page ad in the event program

• 3 VIP tickets to the even

• Option to provide a promotional item in gift bags

• Logo on printed dinner menus (if used)

Awards Sponsor – $2,500

($2,125 Double Impact Discount)

• 30-second promotional video featuring your business (yours to keep for future use)

• Logo on all award certificates and winner announcements

• Recognition as the official Awards Sponsor

• 1/2-page ad in event program

• 3 VIP tickets to the event

• Option to present an award on stage

• Option to provide a promotional item in gift bags

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CHAMPION SPONSORS

Cocktail Hour Sponsor – $2,000

($1,700 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo signage at bar and on social media

• Recognition as the Cocktail Hour Sponsor

• 1/2-page ad in the event program

• 2 VIP tickets to the event

• Option to provide a promotional item in gift bags

Silent Auction Sponsor – $2,000

($1,700 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo on auction tables and social media

• Recognition as the Silent Auction Sponsor during announcements

• 1/2-page ad in event program

• 2 VIP tickets to the event

• Option to provide a promotional item in gift bags

Photo Backdrop Sponsor – $2,000

($1,700 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo featured on photo backdrop and all event photos

• Recognition during announcements

• 1/2-page ad in event program

• 2 VIP tickets to the event

• Option to provide a promotional item in gift bags

Wine & Bourbon Sponsor – $1,500

($1,275 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo at tasting area and on social media

• Recognition during tasting announcements

• 1/4-page ad in event program

• 2 general admission tickets

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

Band/Entertainment Sponsor – $1,500

($1,275 Double Impact Discount)

• Prominent logo on stage and social media

• Recognition during band announcements

• 1/4-page ad in event program

• 2 general admission tickets

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

Dessert Sponsor – $1,500

($1,275 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo signage at dessert tables and in dining area

• Recognition during dessert service

• 1/4-page ad in event program

• 2 general admission tickets

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Event Program Sponsor – $750

($637.50 Double Impact Discount)

• Full-page back cover ad for maximum visibility

• Logo on program front cover and social media

• Recognition during announcements

• 2 general admission tickets

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

Centerpiece Sponsor – $750

($637.50 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo on all dinner centerpieces

• 1/8-page ad in event program

• 2 general admission tickets

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

Gift Bag Sponsor – $500

($425 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo on each gift bag distributed to guests

• Recognition during announcements

• 1/8-page ad in event program

• 2 general admission tickets

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

Dinner Table Sponsor (12 Available) – $250

($212.50 Double Impact Discount)

• Logo displayed at your dinner table and on social media

• 1/8-page ad in event program

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

Partner Sponsor – $250

($212.50 Double Impact Discount)

• Name listed in event program and on social media

• Option to include a promotional item in gift bags

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PRIZE SPONSORS

Donate a prize for our raffles or silent auction as a prize sponsor. Prize donations will receive:

$3,000+ Value

• 30-second promotional video featuring your business (yours to keep for future use)

• 1–2 minute speaking opportunity during the event

• Full-page ad in program

• 4 VIP tickets to the event

• Recognition during prize presentation and announcements

• Acknowledgment on social media

$500–$1,999 Value

• 1/4-page ad in program

• 2 general admission tickets

• Recognition during prize announcement

• Acknowledgment on social media

$250–$499 Value

• 1/8-page ad in program

• Recognition during prize announcement

• Acknowledgment on social media

Up to $249 Value

• Name listed in event program

• Recognition during prize announcement

• Acknowledgment on social media

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Additional Opportunities

• Program Ad Only: $100–$500 (based on size)

• Custom Video Production Add-On: $250 (if sponsorship packages does not include a 30-second video)

• Exclusive Gift Bag Placement: $100 (place a small item with your logo in event gift bags)