Sponsorship Opportunities
We Rely on Partners Like You to Deliver Life-Saving Emergency Response Training Nationwide
⚠️ This is a training event, not a vendor expo. No booths or sales tables.
Why Sponsor This Event?
Connect with decision-makers and showcase your commitment to rural water infrastructure
Support Training
Help provide critical emergency response education to rural water professionals nationwide
Community Investment
Demonstrate commitment to rural water infrastructure and emergency preparedness
Brand Association
Recognition as a supporter of professional development and public safety
Industry Leadership
Position your organization as an education partner, not just a vendor
Event at a Glance
Sponsorship Eligibility
To ensure alignment with our mission and community, event sponsorships are available exclusively to organizations that are members in good standing of the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) or an NRWA Member State Affiliate.
This requirement helps us maintain the integrity of our training program and ensures sponsors share our commitment to supporting rural water systems nationwide.
Premium Partnership Opportunity
Lead training content and make a direct educational impact
Training Station Partner
$3,000+
The only sponsorship level with active participation - lead educational content that aligns with training objectives
⚠️ Approval Required: All Training Station Partner applications must be reviewed and approved in advance by event coordinators to ensure educational content aligns with training objectives and meets event standards.
Recognition Sponsorships
Support training with brand visibility - no physical presence required
Platinum Supporter
$2,000 - $2,999
- ✓Name listed on website sponsors page
- ✓Name listed in printed event program
- ✓Verbal recognition during event announcements
- ✓Access to attendee contact information
- ✓Logo displayed on website sponsors page
- ✓Logo included in printed materials
- ✓Social media recognition (1 post)
- ✓Logo featured prominently in event program
- ✓Recognition during opening session
- ✓Social media recognition (2 posts)
- ✓Logo in select email communications to attendees
- ✓Logo prominently featured on website home page
- ✓Logo on all printed materials and signage throughout venue
- ✓Recognition during both opening and closing sessions
- ✓Social media recognition (3 posts)
- ✓Logo in all email communications to attendees
- ✓Post-event recognition in follow-up materials
- ✓Priority placement in all sponsor recognition areas
Gold Supporter
$1,000 - $1,999
- ✓Name listed on website sponsors page
- ✓Name listed in printed event program
- ✓Verbal recognition during event announcements
- ✓Access to attendee contact information
- ✓Logo displayed on website sponsors page
- ✓Logo included in printed materials
- ✓Social media recognition (1 post)
- ✓Logo featured prominently in event program
- ✓Recognition during opening session
- ✓Social media recognition (2 posts)
- ✓Logo in select email communications to attendees
Silver Supporter
$500 - $999
- ✓Name listed on website sponsors page
- ✓Name listed in printed event program
- ✓Verbal recognition during event announcements
- ✓Access to attendee contact information
- ✓Logo displayed on website sponsors page
- ✓Logo included in printed materials
- ✓Social media recognition (1 post)
Bronze Supporter
$250 - $499
- ✓Name listed on website sponsors page
- ✓Name listed in printed event program
- ✓Verbal recognition during event announcements
- ✓Access to attendee contact information
| Benefits | 🏆 Recognition Only Platinum Supporter $2,000 - $2,999 | 🥇 Recognition Only Gold Supporter $1,000 - $1,999 | 🥈 Recognition Only Silver Supporter $500 - $999 | 🥉 Recognition Only Bronze Supporter $250 - $499 | 🤝 Recognition Only Friend of the Event $0 - $249 |
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| Name listed on website sponsors page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Name listed in printed event program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Verbal recognition during event announcements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Access to attendee contact information | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Logo displayed on website sponsors page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Logo included in printed materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Social media recognition (1 post) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Logo featured prominently in event program | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Recognition during opening session | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Social media recognition (2 posts) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Logo in select email communications to attendees | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Logo prominently featured on website home page | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Logo on all printed materials and signage throughout venue | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Recognition during both opening and closing sessions | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Social media recognition (3 posts) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Logo in all email communications to attendees | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Post-event recognition in follow-up materials | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Priority placement in all sponsor recognition areas | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Apply | Apply | Apply | Apply | Apply |
Custom Sponsorship Opportunities
Exclusive individual sponsorships for maximum visibility
Meal Sponsor
Name/logo recognition at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Support attendee meals.
Coffee & Refreshments Sponsor
Signage and recognition at coffee stations throughout event.
Training Materials Sponsor
Logo on training manuals, handouts, and reference materials for all attendees.
Giveaway Donations
Donate emergency response-related products for attendee giveaways. Retail value counts toward sponsorship tier qualification (excludes Training Station Partner level).
WiFi Sponsor
WiFi network naming rights and signage recognition throughout venue.
Equipment & Supplies Sponsor
Fund training equipment and supplies. Recognition as equipment supporter.
Custom Proposal
Have a unique sponsorship idea? Propose your own custom event sponsorship. Considered only after core sponsorships are secured. Contact us to discuss resort options and priority event costs.
Combine Opportunities for Higher Tier Recognition
Your total contribution across multiple custom sponsorships and product donations can be combined to qualify for higher recognition tiers (up to Platinum Supporter).
Example: $1,000 in custom sponsorships + $1,200 in donated giveaway products (retail value) = $2,200 total, qualifying you for Platinum Supporter benefits!
Note: Training Station Partner level requires cash contribution and cannot be achieved through donation compounding.
Your Sponsorship Impact
Every contribution supports critical emergency response training
- ✓Support hands-on emergency response training for rural water professionals nationwide
- ✓Help provide critical equipment and training materials for live exercises
- ✓Enable small rural water systems to afford professional development opportunities
- ✓Contribute to public safety and emergency preparedness in rural communities
- ✓Association with a nationally-recognized training program led by NRWA
- ✓Professional recognition as a supporter of workforce development and public safety
Ready to Make an Impact?
Sponsorship opportunities are limited. Secure your spot today and showcase your commitment to rural water emergency response training.