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BIFM Is proud to announce the BIFM awards Help us to discover future talent, reward innovation and recognise achievements of both individuals and companies from across the facilities management sector and wider profession. established as the annual HIgHLIgHt of the FacILItIes MaNageMeNt calendar Make sure Your company Is associated WItH excellence, INNoVatIoN and Best practice. the award winners will be announced at the awards ceremony being held on the 12 october at the grosvenor House Hotel, attended by the Who s Who of FM. this glittering black tie event, attracts over 1,300 leading figures and decision makers from across the FM sector at this night of celebration. By sponsoring any aspect of the awards you re highlighting that your company recognises facilities management expertise and the key role that FM plays in the success of organisations throughout the uk and the world. Your company will also receive unrivalled opportunities to promote your business to the FM sector.
WHY sponsor? From January BIFM will launch a promotional campaign to raise awareness of the Awards. This includes launching the call for entries as well as promoting the dazzling Awards Ceremony itself. these industry awards continue to be at the heart of BIFM s communications strategy ensuring sponsors receive maximum exposure right across BIFM s 15,000+ members. the range of guaranteed opportunities depends on the level of sponsorship taken. However, you can be assured that our communications campaign will take a multi-channel approach and include exposure both on and offline. Mediums used include direct marketing, social media, e-mail campaigns, a dedicated website and a pr campaign targeting journals reflective of the FM sector. the BIFM awards will also receive regular editorial coverage in FM World the fortnightly industry magazine (abc circulation 12,744 abc audited,. sponsorship of the BIFM awards demonstrates your on-going support of the sector and positions your organisation with an event that is successful, well established and greatly respected. to ensure the highest value for your investment we encourage supporting organisations to confirm their place early in the planned promotional calendar which starts in January and runs through to November. sponsors WILL receive exposure through the FoLLoWINg channels FroM JaNuarY NoVeMBer: c PR BIFM campaigns FM WORLD ABC CIRCULATION 12,744 DIRECT marketing HAS EXPOSURE TO MEMBERS IN THE RUN UP to the Awards ABC AUDIT EMAIL campaigns DEDICATED website www.bifm.org.uk/awards #BIFMAwards +44 (0)1279 712 675
partnership opportunities Our packages provide your company with the highest level of branding and exposure pre-event, on-site and postevent to create a cost-effective form of promotion and brand awareness. Companies supporting the BIFM Awards will gain the opportunity to raise their profile across the FM industry, aligning their brand with innovation, best practice and excellence. HEADLINE SPONSOR MaIN sponsor package Headline Sponsor 32,000 various FM publications sponsorship section of the new BIFM web. Logo and url also on awards section of BIFM.org.uk with divert to new site until awards 2016 is announced communications 2 prime position complimentary tables exclusive use of the sponsor with 20 Mention in the chairman s and logo featured on the screens 3 minute speech at the beginning of the evening by a nominated senior director of the sponsor at the BIFM awards ceremony on the 12 october, held at the grosvenor House Hotel, park Lane, London 2 dedicated branded areas in the VIp section Full page colour advert in the event programme sponsor branded table decorations (must be approved by BIFM in advance. provided by the sponsor) 1 BIFM awards and sponsor branded entrance sign (provided by the sponsor) 3 sponsor branded banners (Hung from the rink balcony and provided by the sponsor) 4 sponsor branded column stickers (provided by the sponsor) sponsor logo on screens around the room
the award categories are as FoLLoWs: RISING TALENT IN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FACILITIES MANAGER OF THE YEAR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TEAM OF THE YEAR LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY SPONSOR SOCIETAL IMPACT BRAND IMPACT WORKPLACE IMPACT IMPACT ON CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS NEW PRODUCT/SERVICE OF THE YEAR category sponsor package Awards Category 9,750 the awards categories reflect the DIVerse Nature of FM. there are specific awards that recognise the achievements of BotH INDIVIDuaLs and organisations. various FM publications and 100 word company description on sponsorship section of new BIFM awards website until 2016 awards is announced. Logo and url also on awards section of BIFM.org.uk with divert to new site until awards 2016 is announced the category trophy is provided by BIFM engraved with the sponsor s logo the award will be presented by a nominated senior director of the sponsor at the BIFM awards ceremony on the 12 october, held at the grosvenor House Hotel, park Lane, London ½ page colour advert in the event programme
sponsor Programme 5, 950 sponsor Guest List 5, 950 Full page colour advert on the back page of the programme, logo on the front cover and inside the programme Full page colour advert on the back page of the guest list and logo on the front cover
sponsor VIP Reception 5, 950 sponsor Casino 5, 000 Dedicated VIp branding and in the VIp champagne reception Logo on VIp tickets (as long as sponsor has signed-up before these are printed in July ) sponsor branded croupier sashes
sponsor Photobooth 5, 000 sponsor Table Gifts 4, 000 at the awards ceremony for the Branded photobooth sponsor to provide table gifts for all guests (approximately 1,400)
sponsor Business Card Draw 4, 000 provide the winners prize for the business card draw (BIFM approval) Nominate a senior director of the sponsor to present the prize at the BIFM awards ceremony on the 12 october, held at the grosvenor House Hotel, park Lane, London to DIscuss these exciting opportunities contact our corporate team +44 (0)1279 712 675 or e-mail corporate@bifm.org.uk