Let your brand take centre stage: Sponsor the 2026 IABC/Toronto Ovation Awards
The annual IABC/Toronto Ovation Awards gala is quickly approaching! This year’s celebration is returning at The Carlu on Thursday, May 7. As this event brings together award-winning communications, marketing and PR professionals, we invite you to put your brand in front of the best-in-class and play a role in celebrating their communications excellence.
Sponsor the evening, receive long-lasting benefits:
- Brand exposure and connection in front of top business leaders from award-winning organizations
- Elevate your brand’s reputation by supporting legacy and tradition: the Ovation Awards has been recognized as one of the most prestigious communications awards programs for over four decades
- Drive meaningful engagement to the largest IABC chapter in the world through IABC/Toronto’s digital channels
There are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for brands and organizations to partner with IABC/Toronto for this special evening.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Bravo Sponsor ($1,000)
Event Hosting & Visibility:
Name and logo recognition on event marketing materials.
Video Spotlight: Provide a 1-minute video clip to be played during the gala.
Present an Award: The opportunity to present an Ovation Award (category mutually agreed upon).
Verbal recognition during the ceremony.
Two complimentary tickets to the gala.
Digital & PR Presence:
Recognition in IABC/Toronto e-Lerts.
Logo and link on the Ovation Awards webpage.
Social media recognition across all IABC/Toronto channels.
Inclusion in the post-awards news release.
Exclusive Optional Add-on:
Host an in-person post-Ovation winner event to showcase your winning entries alongside an IABC judge. (Sponsor provides venue/refreshments; IABC handles promotion).
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Kudos Sponsor ($500)
Event Hosting & Visibility:
Verbal recognition during the ceremony proceedings.
One complimentary ticket to the gala.
Digital Presence:
Recognition in IABC/Toronto e-Lerts.
Logo and link on the Ovation Awards webpage.
Social media recognition as a sponsor.
Exclusive Optional Add-on:
Host a virtual post-Ovation winner event to showcase your work with an IABC judge as a panelist.
Important Deadlines:
To ensure your brand receives maximum exposure, please note these dates:
Friday, April 17: Sponsor confirmation deadline.
Tuesday, April 21: Sponsor media assets deadline.
Contact:
Kay Parent
IABC/Toronto Sponsorship
Email: toronto-marketing@iabc.to
Download the sponsorship package here
Ready to Partner?
Help us make this night even brighter! If you are ready to associate your brand with the industry’s top talent and join us in Celebrating Communication Excellence, please reach out today.
Thank you to our Gold Partner and Ovation Awards Co-Host:
Thank you to our Bravo Sponsor:
Thank you to our Kudos Sponsor:
