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  • Sponsorship Application Form

  • Event Levels:

    Elite Events

    • Member Recognition Awards
      • Member Recognition Awards (March, Elite): The Member Recognition Awards Ceremony honors outstanding REALTORS® and partners through awards celebrating excellence, leadership, and service. Sponsorship offers meaningful exposure while aligning your brand with professionalism and industry achievement across Illinois.
    • Multi - Board Golf Outing
      • Annual Multi-Board FORE! Golf Outing (June, Elite): This popular summer event brings together members and leaders from multiple real estate associations for a day of networking and fun on the course. Sponsors enjoy high-visibility engagement through hole signage, table hosting, and interaction during the lively post-golf reception.
    • Installation Gala
      • Installation Gala (September, Elite): The NSBAR Annual Installation Gala is our most prestigious event, welcoming over 200 REALTORS®, brokers, affiliates, and community leaders for an elegant evening celebrating the installation of our new President and Board of Directors. Sponsors receive premium visibility, on-stage recognition, and direct access to influential decision-makers across the North Shore and Barrington markets.

     Premier Events

    • YPN Spring Fling
      • YPN Spring Fling (April, Premier): Spring Fling is a high-energy signature event connecting Young Professionals who represent the future of the real estate industry. Sponsorship provides strong brand visibility and meaningful engagement with rising leaders who have deep community and professional networks.
    • YPN NSBAR-BQ
      • YPN NSBAR-BQ (July, Premier): The YPN NSBAR-BQ is a signature summer community event hosted at the NSBAR office, bringing together young professionals, local leaders, and friends of the bar. Sponsors gain direct visibility while connecting with an engaged audience filled with food, networking, and summer fun.
    • YPN Holiday Social
      •  YPN Holiday Social (December, Premier): The NSBAR Holiday Social is a festive and intimate gathering that encourages meaningful conversations and relationship-building among members and partners. Sponsoring this event allows for close engagement and a lasting, personal brand impression. 

     Pop-Up Events

    • AI Advantage
      • The AI Advantage is hoted by the PAG Commitee. Join us for an engaging session exploring AI tools, practical applications and strategies to leverage AI for efficiency and innovation in your business.
    • After Hours 
      • Join us for an exclusive networking happy hour with NSBAR peers. This relaxed evening is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen professional relationships in a casual setting. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere designed for meaningful connections.
    • YPN Panels 
      • An engaging panel put together by our Young Professionals Network, made to explore and expand key topics in real estate. Hear from experts, gain fresh insights, and learn strategies relevant to today’s evolving real estate landscape. 
    •  Admin Brunch
      • A special brunch for office administrators to connect and learn more about NSBAR benefits and resources. This event is designed to give administrators the tools and information they need to make the most of their NSBAR membership while networking with peers from other offices.
    • Diversity & Inclusion Events
      • Hosted by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, these events explores equity, inclusion, and fair housing in the real estate industry. Join us to learn best practices, hear from experts, and discuss how to foster a more inclusive and equitable community for professionals and clients. 

    **All benefits are subject to change only due to event and partnership improvement.** 

     

     

  • NSBAR Event Level and Descriptions

  • Elite Events

    Member Recognition Awards

    • Member Recognition Awards (March, Elite): The Member Recognition Awards Ceremony honors outstanding REALTORS® and partners through awards celebrating excellence, leadership, and service. Sponsorship offers meaningful exposure while aligning your brand with professionalism and industry achievement across Illinois.
  • $3,000 – Premier Award Sponsor (2 Available)

    • Announcement of the 1st or 9th Award of the Night 
    • Banner and high-boy table displayed at the event 
    • Full back inside or front-page ad in the event playbook 
      (First $3,000 sponsor receives page placement preference) 
    • Opportunity to provide a fully branded swag bag 
    • Four complimentary event tickets 
    • Website recognition and social media promotion (4 posts) 
    • Automatic activation of NSBAR Gold Partnership Benefits (Preferred Annual Partner)
  • $1,500 – Signature Award Sponsor (6 Available) 

    • Announcement of one award (Awards 2–7)
    • Banner and high-boy table displayed at the event 
    • Three complimentary event tickets 
    • Full-page ad in the event playbook
    • One branded item included in the swag bag 
    • Website recognition and social media promotion (3 posts)
  • $1,000 – Supporting Award Sponsor

    • Banner displayed at the event 
    • Two complimentary event tickets 
    • Half-page ad in the event program
    • One branded item included in the swag bag
    • Website recognition and social media promotion (2 posts)
    • Automatic activation of NSBAR Silver Partnership Benefits (Supporting Annual Partner) 
  • $500 – Affiliate Award Sponsor 

    • Banner displayed at the event
    • One complimentary event ticket
    • Quarter-page ad in the event program
    • Logo placement on event flyers
    • Website recognition and one social media post (Facebook and Instagram)
  • Annual Multi-Board FORE! Golf Outing

    • Annual Multi-Board FORE! Golf Outing (June,Elite): This popular summer event brings together members and leaders from multiple real estate associations for a day of networking and fun on the course. Sponsors enjoy high-visibility engagement through hole signage, table hosting, and interaction during the lively post-golf reception.
  • $5,000 – Event Lead Exclusive Sponsor (1 Available) 

    • Pre-event promotion and exclusive event signage as Event Lead Sponsor
    • Table at the post-golf reception for collateral and giveaways
    • Opportunity to deliver a short welcome speech at the post-golf reception
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Complimentary golf foursome 
  •  $3,500 – Post-Golf Cocktail Reception Sponsor (3 Available) 

    • Pre-event promotion and event signage at the post-golf reception
    • Table at the post-golf reception for collateral and giveaways
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Complimentary golf foursome
  •  $1,750 – Golf Cart Sponsor 

    • Pre-event promotion and event signage on golf carts
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Complimentary golf foursome
  •  $1,500 – Beverage Cart Sponsor 

    • Pre-event promotion and event signage on the beverage cart
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Complimentary golf foursome
  •  $1,500 – Premier Contest Hole Sponsor 

    • Pre-event promotion and event signage at a premier contest hole
    • Table at the contest hole with a special hole-in-one or contest prize
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Complimentary golf foursome
  • $750 – Activation Hole Sponsor 

    • Event signage and promotional activation at an assigned contest hole
    • Table setup to engage golfers
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Two Complimentary Tickets To Reception
  • $500 – Activation Hole Sponsor 

    • Event signage and promotional activation at an assigned hole
    • Table setup to engage golfers
    • One branded item included in the golf swag bag
    • Two Complimentary Tickets To Reception 
  •  $250 – Logo Hole Sponsor 

    • Pre-event promotion and event signage at an assigned hole
    • One Complimentary Ticket
  • Installation Gala

    • Installation Gala (September,Elite): The NSBAR Annual Installation Gala is our most prestigious event, welcoming over 200 REALTORS®, brokers, affiliates, and community leaders for an elegant evening celebrating the installation of our new President and Board of Directors. Sponsors receive premium visibility, on-stage recognition, and direct access to influential decision-makers across the North Shore and Barrington markets.
  •  $7,000 – Presenting Sponsor (1 Available) 

    • Automatic activation of NSBAR Teal Partnership Benefits for the upcoming year
    • First sponsor recognized on stage with a 2-minute speaking opportunity during the program
    • Half-table reserved during the program and dinner
    • QR code placement at each guest table
    • Table displayed during the reception
    • Logo placement on event flyer (top-tier placement)
    • Prominent website and social media recognition
    • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor throughout the event
  •  $2,500 – Premier Sponsor 

    • Stage recognition with a 1-minute speaking opportunity
    • Reserved seating for three during the program and dinner
    • Table displayed during the reception
    • Logo placement on event flyer
    • Website and social media recognition
  •  $1,500 – Supporting Sponsor 

    • Table displayed during the reception
    • Reserved seating for two during the program and dinner
    • Logo placement on event flyer
    • Website and social media recognition
  •  $700 – Affiliate Sponsor 

    • One complimentary ticket
    • Logo placement on event flyer
    • Website and social media recognition
  • In-Kind Sponsor (DJ, Florist, Food Giveaway, Etc.) 

    • Two complimentary tickets
    • Vendor appreciation recognition
    • Website and social media recognition
  • Premier Events

    YPN Spring Fling

    • Spring Fling (April, Premier): Spring Fling is a high-energy signature event connecting Young Professionals who represent the future of the real estate industry. Sponsorship provides strong brand visibility and meaningful engagement with rising leaders who have deep community and professional networks.
  • $800 – Food & Drink Sponsor (1 Available)

    • Sponsor signage near food & bar at the event
    • Opportunity to announce bingo winners
    • Website recognition and social media promotion
    • Two complimentary tickets
  • $600 – Luxury Bingo Prize Sponsor (1 Available)

    • Provides $600 prize for the winner of the last round of bingo
    • Logo placed on the majority of bingo cards
    • Opportunity to provide a fully branded prize
    • Website recognition and social media promotion
    • Two complimentary tickets
  • $400 – Select Bingo Prize Sponsor (1 Available)

    • Provides $400 prize for the winner of the second-to-last round of bingo
    • Logo placement on bingo cards
    • Opportunity to provide a fully branded prize
    • Website recognition and social media promotion
    • Two complimentary tickets
  • $250 – Classic Prize Sponsor (1 Available)

    • Prize for the winner of the third-to-last round of bingo
    • Logo placement on bingo cards
    • Opportunity to provide a fully branded prize
    • Website recognition and social media promotion
    • Two complimentary tickets
  • $150 – Bingo Prize Sponsor (6 Available)

    • Prize for one of the remaining six bingo winners
    • Opportunity to provide a fully branded prize
    • Website recognition and social media promotion
    • One complimentary ticket
  • YPN NSBAR-BQ

    • YPN NSBAR-BQ (July, Premier): The YPN NSBAR-BQ is a signature summer community event hosted at the NSBAR office, bringing together young professionals, local leaders, and friends of the bar. Sponsors gain direct visibility while connecting with an engaged audience filled with food, networking, and summer fun.
  • $1,500 – Outside Bar Sponsor (1 Available)

    • Provide beverages for the event
    • Logo placement near the open bar
    • Website and social media recognition
    • Three complimentary tickets
    • Automatically activates NSBAR Silver Sponsorship benefits
  • $1,500 – Food Truck Sponsor (2 Available)

    • Provide food truck for the event
    • Table near the food area
    • Website and social media recognition
    • Three complimentary tickets
    • Automatically activates Silver NSBAR Sponsorship benefits
  • $1,000–$1,500 – Legend Sponsor

    • Provide a featured activity from AX Legends
    • Price varies depending on the activity
    • Website and social media recognition
    • Two complimentary tickets
    • Automatically activates Silver NSBAR Sponsorship benefits
  • $500 – Activity Sponsor

    • Reserved spot in the event lot to provide a fun, engaging activity for guests
    • Logo placement
    • Website and social media recognition
  • YPN Holiday Social

    • The Holiday Social by YPN (December, Premier): The NSBAR Holiday Social is a festive and intimate gathering that encourages meaningful conversations and relationship-building among members and partners. Sponsoring this event allows for close engagement and a lasting, personal brand impression.
  • $200 – Hot Cocoa / Bar Sponsor

    • Logo included on event flyer
    • Table at the event for giveaways or interaction
    • Signage displayed during the event
  • $200 – Picture Perfect Sponsor

    • Logo included on event flyer
    • Table at the event for interaction or promotion
    • Signage displayed at the event backdrop
  • Pop - Up Events

    These events include, but are not limited to, AI Advantage, New Member Orientation,
    After Hours, New Member Orr YPN Panels, Admin Brunch, and Diversity and Inclusion events.

  • $200–$800 – Pop-Up Event Sponsor

    • One complimentary ticket
    • Logo placement on event flyer
    • Website and social media recognition
    • Recognition as an event supporter during the pop-up
  • In-Kind – Pop-Up Event Sponsor (DJ, Florist, Food Giveaway, Etc.)

    • One complimentary ticket
    • Vendor appreciation recognition
    • Logo placement on event flyer
    • Website and social media thank-you post
    • Recognition as an In-Kind Sponsor for the pop-up event
  • **All benefits are subject to change only due to event and partnership improvement.**

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