SPONSORSHIP PACK

A partnership event between Western Gazette Media and South Somerset District Council

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The western Gazette is delighted to announce an event to celebrate the achievements of young people in our area.

The Gold Star awards are being held for the second time as a partnership between the Western Gazette and South Somerset District Council after the success of our 2013 event.

They encapsulate the Western Gazette’s YoungStars initiative and the council’s Gold Star Awatds which have been running for several years to recognise the unsung heroes of the community.

These awards really focus on the amazing feats of youngsters up to the age of 18. There are also a handful of awards to recognise adults who work with young people in a voluntary capacity.

This is a marvellous opportunity for the local community to recognise that we have some wonderful young people living amongst us and that children and young adults are our future.

This year’s Gold Star Awards promises to be an inspirational event, one that will leave us with a feeling of great sense of pride and warmth.

This document outlines some of the sponsorship opportunities we have available for you to be involved in this year’s event. We hope you support the initiate and look forward to working with you on the 2014 Gold Star Awards.

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THE CATEGORIESAgainst the Odds (Junior)

A young person who has successfully overcome extreme difficulties in the past year and/or has made outstanding progress in their lives.

Contribution to the Arts (Junior)

A young person or group of young people who has shown real promise in the world of music, art (drawing/painting/sculpture), singing, dance or drama.

Junior Club of the Year

A club (arts, dance, sport, youth or other) that in the last 12 months has made significant progress, achievement, development, improvement or has contributed to the community local, district, county, regional or national level.

Inspirational Young Person of the Year

A young person who has made a positive contribution to others through activities such as volunteering, supporting others or raising money.

Young Achiever

A young person who has achieved exceptionally high standards/qualifications in education or their chosen discipline of arts or sport.

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THE CATEGORIESSports Coach of the Year (Adult)

An NGB qualified coach (paid or unpaid) who is committed to providing high quality coaching to enable young people to reach their full potential. Excludes anyone whose main or only source of income is from coaching i.e. full or part-time paid coaches.

Young Sports Performer of the Year (Junior)

A young person who has displayed an outstanding level of personal achievement over the last 12 months at district, county, regional and national level.

Young Carer (Junior)

A young person who has to balance school or college or a job with a carer’s role and who carries this out with love and no word of complaint.

Lifetime Achievement Award (Adult)

An individual who has given exceptional commitment and dedication of voluntary support to a young people’s club or organisation for at least 5 years.

Junior categories are open to anyone under the age of 18 on 31 December 2014Adult categories are open to anyone aged 18 and over on 31 December 2014

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThis is a wonderful opportunity for businesses, associations or educational establishments to be associated with an event that acknowledges and honours children, teenagers and adults deserving of recognition for their achievements.

TITLE SPONSORSHIP• Main logo branding within the 11 week publicity campaign in print and online

• Main logo branding to be included on all promotional material

• A page of advertisement free of charge in the Western Gazette

• To present the Lifetime Acheivement Award ]

• An invitation to the VIP reception at the event

• Six reserved tickets at the event

£1,500 + VAT

CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP• Logo branding within the 11 week publicity campaign in print and onlibne

• Logo branding to be included on all promotional material

• A quarter page advertisement free of charge in the Western Gazette

• To present one of the awards

• An invitation to the VIP reception at the event

• Two reserved tickets at the event

£500 + VAT

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