2019 SPRING/SUMMER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 2019 SPRING/SUMMER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 WHO WE ARE The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) is a not-for-profit association representing more than 4,000 water professionals who are responsible for ensuring safe, sustainable and secure water, sewer and stormwater systems in BC and the Yukon. Our members work every day to keep our water systems clean and safe from source to tap to drain and back to the environment. They include: water and wastewater facility operators, utility managers, engineers, technicians and technologists, consultants, government policy and regulatory staff, backflow assembly testers and cross connection control specialists, researchers, and suppliers. THE OPPORTUNITY Through our professional development events, member communication and recognition activities, we offer a variety of ways you can reach our members and increase your brand awareness through sponsorship. 731 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS 32 STUDENT MEMBERS 747 OPERATOR MEMBERS 4,171 TOTAL MEMBERS 2,043 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL MEMBERS 459 AWWA AFFILIATED MEMBERS 159 WEF AFFILIATED MEMBERS 2 BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org

3 2019 BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show BC Water & Waste Association 3

4 AB THE 2019 BCWWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC The BCWWA Annual Conference is the premier water and wastewater event in BC, attracting delegates from across the sector. The program boasts over 80 presentations, multiple panels sessions and tours, and features one of the largest trade shows of its kind in western Canada. AB THE 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW 1,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED % EXHIBITING ORGANIZATIONS OF ATTENDEES WOULD BE WILLING TO RECOMMEND THE EVENT TO OTHERS 94% OF ATTENDEES VALUED THE CONFERENCE AS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE 94% OF ATTENDEES THOUGHT THE SPEAKERS WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ENGAGING A+ 95% OF ATTENDEES BELIEVE THE CONFERENCE WAS WORTH THE TIME TO ATTEND OVERALL 92% ATTENDEES WERE SATISFIED WITH THE CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW 4 BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org

5 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC Online sponsorship application system opens September 28, 2018 at 10am PST ALL $5,000 LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE: An 8ft x 10ft booth space (incl. two exhibitor passes) + priority selection One additional exhibitor pass Brochure space in the Resource Zone Thank you to our sponsors signage at the venue(s) Digital signage in prominent area(s) Logo on conference print materials Logo in Watermark magazine Sponsor ribbon for company reps Logo on Two tickets to the Presidents reception OPENING KEYNOTE Number available: 1 Sold: 0 Two-minutes welcoming remarks; Acknowledgement in event remarks; Company materials at the session (designed and printed by sponsor, pre-approved by the BCWWA); and Signage in sponsored area(s). LANYARD Logo (one colour) and/or company name on lanyards for all attendees. PENS Logo (one colour) and/or company name on pens for all attendees. POCKET PROGRAM Logo on the front cover; and Full-page advertisement on the back cover of the program. BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org 5

6 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC Online sponsorship application system opens September 28, 2018 at 10am PST ALL $5,000 LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE: An 8ft x 10ft booth space (incl. two exhibitor passes) + priority selection One additional exhibitor pass Brochure space in the Resource Zone Thank you to our sponsors signage at the venue(s) Digital signage in prominent area(s) Logo on conference print materials Logo in Watermark magazine Sponsor ribbon for company reps Logo on Two tickets to the Presidents reception HOTEL KEY CARDS Logo and/or company name on the front side of the key cards. WRAP RECEPTION Two-minute welcoming remarks; and Logo (one colour) and/or company name on reception beverage tickets. 6 BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org OPERATOR PROGRAM Signage in Operator Competition area(s); Signage in Operator Education area(s); Acknowledgement in event remarks at Operator Education session; Signage in Operator Reception area; Two-minutes welcoming remarks at Operator Reception; and Logo (one colour) and/or company name on Operator Reception beverage tickets. TRADE SHOW APPY HOUR & LUNCH Number available: 0 Sold: 4 Logo on service items; and Signage in service areas.

7 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC Online sponsorship application system opens September 28, 2018 at 10am PST ALL $4,500 LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE: An 8ft x 10ft booth space (incl. two exhibitor passes) + priority selection Brochure space in the Resource Zone Thank you to our sponsors signage at the venue(s) Digital signage in prominent area(s) Logo on conference print materials Logo in Watermark magazine Sponsor ribbon for company reps Logo on One ticket to the Presidents reception STUDENT DESIGN PRESENTATION Price: $4,500 Number available: 3 Sold: 0 Logo in the Student Design Competition (SDC) announcements in the 2019 Spring and Summer Watermark issues of magazine, BCWWA s quarterly magazine, delivered to over 4,000 members and industry professionals; Logo on the BCWWA SDC website page until October 2019; Mention in the BCWWA Waterline e-newsletter, acknowledging the SDC winner; Mention on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) when promoting the Student Design Competition; Brand recognition in the BCWWA student design team presentation at the BCWWA Annual Conference; and Brand recognition in the BCWWA student design team presentation at the WEFTEC SDC in 2019 in Chicago. BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org 7

8 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC Online sponsorship application system opens September 28, 2018 at 10am PST ALL $3,500 LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE: An 8ft x 10ft booth space (incl. two exhibitor passes) + priority selection Brochure space in the Resource Zone Thank you to our sponsors signage at the venue(s) Digital signage in prominent area(s) Logo on conference print materials Logo in Watermark magazine Sponsor ribbon for company reps Logo on One ticket to the Presidents reception REGISTRATION Number available: 0 Sold: 2 AWARDS LUNCH Number available: 0 Sold: 2 Acknowledgement in event remarks; Signage in sponsored area(s); Company materials and logo included in the registration package delivered to delegates arriving on Friday and Saturday and staying in the conference hotel (up to 75 delegates); and Signage in sponsored area(s). Company materials at awards lunch (designed and printed by sponsor, pre-approved by the BCWWA); and Logo on tent cards at each table. BREAKFAST Number available: 0 Sold: 2 Logo on service items; and Signage in service areas. COFFEE BREAKS Number available: 0 Sold: 4 Logo on service items; and Signage in service areas. TECHNICAL TOURS BUS Logo on outside of bus(es); and Signage at bus pick-up/drop-off location(s). 8 BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org

9 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC Online sponsorship application system opens September 28, 2018 at 10am PST ALL $3,500 LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE: An 8ft x 10ft booth space (incl. two exhibitor passes) + priority selection Brochure space in the Resource Zone Thank you to our sponsors signage at the venue(s) Digital signage in prominent area(s) Logo on conference print materials Logo in Watermark magazine Sponsor ribbon for company reps Logo on One ticket to the Presidents reception EDUCATION SESSIONS Number available: 0 Sold: 4 Signage in conference education area; and Prominent placement of your company materials (designed and printed by sponsor, pre-approved by the BCWWA) in conference education area. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT Two-minute welcoming remarks; Logo (one colour) and/or company name on Young Professionals Event beverage ticket; and One complimentary job posting on the BCWWA website (for one month). SMALL WATER SYSTEMS PROGRAM Signage in Small Water Systems education area(s); Acknowledgement in event remarks at Small Water Systems sessions; Signage in Small Water Systems reception area; Two-minute welcoming remarks at the Small Water Systems Reception; and Logo (one colour) and/or company name on Small Water Systems Reception beverage ticket. TRADE SHOW STAGE Two-minute welcoming remarks; and Priority spot in Technology Showcase (pending approval by Technical Content Committee). BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org 9

10 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES MAY 26-28, 2019 VICTORIA, BC Online sponsorship application system opens September 28, 2018 at 10am PST WANT TO ADD AN EXTRA BOOST FOR YOUR BRAND THIS YEAR? Add our new e-newsletter sponsorship opportunity to your existing package to further increase your profile! ANNUAL CONFERENCE E-NEWSLETTER ADD-ON SPONSORSHIP Only open to confirmed 2019 sponsors Price: $2,000 Benefits: Logo and/or company name on banner for all Annual Conference e-newsletters (12) delivered to over 4,000 members and industry professionals between January and May CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SYMPOSIUM Price: $1,500 Number available: 1 Sold: 0 Benefits: Brochure space in the Resource Zone Thank you to our sponsors signage at the venue(s) Digital signage in prominent area(s) Logo on conference print materials Logo in Watermark magazine Sponsor ribbon for company reps Logo on 10 BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org

11 2019 BCWWA Student Design Competition BC Water & Waste Association 11

12 AB THE STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION The BCWWA annual Student Design Competition (SDC) brings together student teams to develop and present a conceptual design based on a challenge identified by a community in BC. The competition gives students an experience similar to that of a consultant as they tackle real-life industry issues. Your sponsorship will help provide mentorship and professional development experience to approximately 40 post-secondary students. Sponsorship also support the volunteers involved as well as students during the competition, including sending the winning team to compete in the SDC at the Water Environment Federation s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC). 12 BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org

13 STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Apply today! Online sponsorship application system for the 2019 Student Design Competition closes on November 30, LEVEL 1 SPONSOR Price: $1,000 Benefits: Logo in the SDC announcements in the 2019 Spring and Summer Watermark issues of magazine, BCWWA s quarterly magazine, delivered to over 4,000 members and industry professionals Logo on the BCWWA SDC website page until October 2019 Mention in the BCWWA Waterline e-newsletter, acknowledging the SDC winner Mention on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) when promoting the Student Design Competition Brand recognition in the BCWWA student design team presentations in BC Brand recognition in the BCWWA student design team presentation at the WEFTEC SDC in 2019 in Chicago LEVEL 2 SPONSOR Price: $2,000 Benefits: Provided with the resumes of all student competitors; One position as an Advisor to a student team or as a Judge in the competition. Logo in the SDC announcements in the 2019 Spring and Summer Watermark issues of magazine, BCWWA s quarterly magazine, delivered to over 4,000 members and industry professionals Logo on the BCWWA SDC website page until October 2019 Mention in the BCWWA Waterline e-newsletter, acknowledging the SDC winner Mention on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) when promoting the Student Design Competition Brand recognition in the BCWWA student design team presentations in BC Brand recognition in the BCWWA student design team presentation at the WEFTEC SDC in 2019 in Chicago BC Water & Waste Association sponsorship@bcwwa.org 13

14 Canada Way Burnaby, BC, V5G 1H bcwwa.org/about/sponsorship INTERESTED IN OTHER WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR BRAND PRESENCE IN THE WATER AND WASTEWATER INDUSTRY? We update our events schedule throughout the year and have some exciting activities planned for Visit our website for more information or contact Janette Blahova at or to find the sponsorship opportunity that s right for you. September 2018