ABOUT EARTH DAY CANADA For 25 years, Earth Day Canada has inspired and activated Canadians of all ages to reduce our collective impact on the environm

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1 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Friday April 22, pm Mill Street Brewery 21 Tank House Lane, Toronto earthday.ca/earth-ball

2 ABOUT EARTH DAY CANADA For 25 years, Earth Day Canada has inspired and activated Canadians of all ages to reduce our collective impact on the environment, through innovative programming and campaigns. Earth Day Canada helps engage individuals, whether in school or at the corporate level, to develop and execute on environmental initiatives and together we celebrate individual and collective achievements. Some of our notable achievements: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication, 2008 Top Environmental Education Organization in North America for innovative year-round programming and resources NAAEE, 2004 (North American Association for Environmental Education, world s largest association of environmental educators based in Washington DC) EARTH BALL 2016 Join us in celebration of the past, present and future of Earth Day Canada as we toast our 25 year history. Our annual event hosts more than 400 business and environmental leaders in celebration of environmental achievement while delighting guests in a culinary experience, coupled with exciting entertainment. New this year: Special VIP sponsor reception and award ceremony featuring: Keynote: David MacDonald, Special Advisor, Truth & Reconciliation Commission Outstanding Achievement Award winner: First Nations elder and activist Josephine Mandamin, known for walking more than 17,000 km to raise awareness of Great Lakes pollution SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Connect with more than 400 members and leaders of Canadian business, environment and arts community Learn about innovative environmental and business best practices Engage with young entrepreneurial Hometown Heroes Mingle with local changemakers and VGPs Entertain current and prospective clients Participate in a silent auction VIP reception 1

3 Guest invitation for employees or customers Inclusion as a sponsor in all advertising, marketing and promotion Logo placement on Earth Day Canada s event website Brand exposure among media partners Logo placement in all event marketing material online and in print Optional swag placement in guest gift bags EVENT AT A GLANCE When: Earth Day 2016, Friday, April 22 Time: 6:00 p.m. VIP reception 7:00 p.m. Event begins Individual tickets: $150 Tax receipt issued for blocks of 10 or more tickets Where: Mill Street Brewery Beer Hall, 21 Tank House Lane, Distillery District Mill Street Brewery s Beer Hall celebrates the tradition of its namesake in a space with communal seating within a modern, lively atmosphere. The Beer Hall also showcases an open-concept kitchen, copper stills and beer lines. The venue s coveted gem is a spectacular 100-foot (heated) patio. Food and Drink: As always, the Earth Ball event cuisine will be a fabulous treat for guests from entertainment to food and drink. Indulge your palette with flavours from Mill Street Brewery and sustainable vineyards, and sample food curated by well-known Canadian chefs (more details to come.) Silent Auction: Bid on fabulous experiences, travel opportunities, health and wellness items, treats and toys, and stay tuned for more items to come, all in support of Earth Day Canada. Entertainment: Comedian Rick Miller, host of ABC s prime-time hit series Just For Laughs and dubbed one of the 100 most creative people alive by Entertainment Weekly, will host Earth Ball and perform with live musical guests, Trainwreck. 2

4 WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY A BIG THANK YOU for hosting such a fabulous event. I had a great time, enjoyed great food, great music, great comedy and made valuable business contacts. Fantastic! Chantale Després Director of Sustainability, CN As a sustainability practitioner in Toronto, I ve been to many green events. The Earth Day Canada event is by far one of the best and most fun events I ve ever been to. Great networking, perfect venue, amazing local food, and a chance to celebrate outstanding environmental achievements in this country what more could you ask for! Steven Pacifico Program Director, Energy Exchange, Pollution Probe PAST ATTENDEES Aimia Aird & Berlis LLP Alternatives Journal Bell Mobility BMO Capital Markets Bullfrog Power Canon Canada Canwest Media Carbon 49 City of Toronto CN CP Fund DDB Canada Goodmans LLP Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Green Energy Act Alliance Green Enterprise Ontario KPMG LLP Kruger Lifford Wine Agency Malivoire wine Mill Street Brewery Minto Reader s Digest Royal Bank of Canada Solarshare Scotiabank Sharp Smart Sobeys SodaStream Canada Southbrook Vineyards Staples Canada Target Canada Tawse Winery TREC TD Securities Toronto Port Authority Toyota Canada 3

5 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPONSOR (SOLD) FOOD SPONSOR One Opportunity $15, VIP Earth Ball tickets and participation in reception Opportunity to introduce celebrity chef Sponsorship profile in all external media materials Logo attribution (Tier 2) at event entrance Corporate profile (logo and link back to corporate site) on Earth Ball website Logo attribution (Tier 2) and sponsorship level recognition on all marketing collateral including website, on-site signage, video loop BEER SPONSOR (SOLD) 4

6 WINE SPONSOR One Opportunity $10,000 Exclusive wine service to more than 400 attendees On-site promotion: wine booth set-up, banners or table talkers optional Prominent logo displayed at event entrance Sponsorship recognition with logo displayed on all marketing materials: online, e-blasts, on-site and on video loop during event Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement 12 VIP Earth Ball tickets and participation in reception Option to provide swag or marketing collateral in guest gift bags ART & ENTERTAINMENT One Opportunity $15, VIP Earth Ball tickets and participation in reception Opportunity to introduce musical talent Sponsorship profile in all external media materials Logo attribution (Tier 2) at event entrance Corporate profile (logo and link back to corporate site) on Earth Ball website Logo attribution (Tier 2) and sponsorship level recognition on all marketing collateral including website, on-site signage, video loop GOLD SPONSOR $10, VIP Earth Ball tickets and participation in reception Sponsorship profile in all external media materials Logo attribution (Tier 3) at event entrance Corporate profile (logo and link back to corporate site) on Earth Ball website Logo attribution (Tier 3) and sponsorship level recognition on all marketing collateral including website, on-site signage, video loop 5

7 SILVER SPONSOR $7, VIP Earth Ball tickets and participation in reception Logo attribution (Tier 4) at event entrance Corporate profile (logo and link back to corporate site) on Earth Ball website Logo attribution (Tier 4) and sponsorship level recognition on all marketing collateral including website, on-site signage, video loop BRONZE SPONSOR $5, VIP Earth Ball tickets and participation in reception Logo attribution (Tier 5) and sponsorship recognition on all marketing materials including website, on-site signage and video loop Logo attribution (Tier 5) at event entrance Corporate profile (logo and link back to corporate site) on Earth Ball website INCLUSIVITY SPONSOR $2,500 4 VIP Earth Ball tickets for your guests An additional 4 VIP Earth Ball tickets for special guests from our community partners Participation in VIP reception Contact Us For further information, please contact: Livy Jacobs Earth Ball 2016 Sponsorship & Sales Earth Day Canada 276 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON, M6R 2M livyjacobs@livpr.com 6