Join us as we celebrate local small businesses and non-profit organizations that exemplify the diversity, spirit, and community-mindedness that make Manatee County special.
Nominees, Finalists, and Award Winners
will be celebrated at the
43rd Annual Small Business of the Year Awards
Thursday, June 29
4:00 - 6:30 PM
Bradenton Area Convention Center
Awards Ceremony followed by Cocktail & Hors d'oeuvres Reception
Cash bar accepting cash and credit
Sponsorships Available:
Award Category Sponsor (4 available) - $2,500
- Opportunity to present one of the five (5) for-profit or two (2) non-profit Small Business of the Year Category Awards
- Preferred Gold Level Premium Reserved Seating for 6
- Half Page, Full Color Ad in Event Program
- Award Category Sponsor Recognition on all Event Materials
- Sponsor Recognition from Podium
- Logo Recognition in Event Presentation
- Recognition on Chamber Website
- Recognition in Current Magazine
Community Mindedness Sponsorship (6 available) - $1,200
- Preferred Gold Level Premium Reserved Seating for 4
- Half Page, Full Color Ad in Event Program
- Sponsor recognition from Podium
- Logo Recognition in event Presentation
- Recognition on Chamber Website
- Recognition in Current magazine
Sweet Treats Sponsor (1 available) - $1,500
- Exclusive Opportunity to have logo on Sweet Treats for all attendees
- Preferred Silver Level Premium Reserved Seating for 4
- Quarter Page, Full Color Ad in Event Program
- Sponsor Recognition from Podium
- Logo Recognition in Event Presentation
- Recognition on Chamber Website
- Recognition in Current Magazine
Supporting Sponsor (multiple available) - $850
- Preferred Silver Level Premium Reserved Seating for 2
- Quarter Page, Full Color Ad in Event Program
- Sponsor Recognition from Podium
- Logo Recognition in Event Presentation
- Recognition on Chamber Website
- Recognition in Current Magazine
Advertising Opportunities
Full Page, Full color ~ $400
Half Page, Full color ~ $250
Quarter Page, Full color ~ $150
Theater-Style Seating Options
** Each paid ticket includes heavy hors d'oeuvres**
Gold Premium Reserved Seating - $85 (Members) - guaranteed seats together
Silver Premium Reserved Seating - $75 (Members) - guaranteed seats together
Bronze OPEN Seating - $60 (Members) - general admission, seats not assigned
Bronze OPEN Seating - $80 (Future members) - general admission, seats not assigned