2024 SME Foundation Annual Gala Dinner

This celebratory kickoff for the SME Annual Conference & Expo supports the industry-advancing programs funded by the SME Foundation. Enjoy the 2024 SME Foundation Annual Gala, mingling with themed cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and awards program. The Gala Dinner will be followed by an after-dinner reception with dessert, drinks, entertainment and dancing. Our annual SME Foundation events simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous corporate sponsors.

SME Foundation Gala Dinner TITLE Sponsor                          
$15,000 EXCLUSIVE

Before the conference:

• Your company logo on promotional material for the gala dinner. 
• Your company logo and link to your website on the SME Foundation website.
• One complimentary email sent out by SME Foundation on behalf of your company to registered Gala attendees
• Tweets and Facebook posts thanking you as a sponsor
• Company name and logo in February issue of Mining Engineering magazine.

Onsite Promotions:

• Receive twenty tickets (two full tables) to the SME Foundation Gala Dinner.
• Your company logo on custom photo strips from the Photo Booth
• Ability to bring two pop-up banners to display at the gala dinner.
• Recognition during thank you announcements at the gala dinner.
• Recognition on signage as exclusive Gala Dinner Title Sponsor.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner.
• Listing in the SME pocket program as a sponsor (deadlines apply).
• Listing in the Foundation Gala Dinner program as the exclusive Gala Dinner Title Sponsor.

After the Conference:

• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company logo and link included in the thank you email to all gala dinner attendees.

SME Foundation AFTER-PARTY sponsor                                
$10,000 EXCLUSIVE

Before the conference:

• Your company logo on promotional material for the gala dinner. 
• Your company logo and link to your website on the SME Foundation website.
• Company name and logo in February issue of Mining Engineering magazine.

Onsite Promotions:

• Receive ten tickets (one full table) to the SME Foundation Gala Dinner.
• Your company logo on all drink tickets given to guests for the after-party
• Ability to bring one pop-up banner to display at the after-party.
• Recognition during thank you announcements at the gala dinner.
• Recognition on signage as the exclusive After-Party Sponsor.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner.
• Listing in the SME pocket program as a sponsor (deadlines apply).
• Listing in the dinner program as the exclusive After-Party Sponsor.

After the Conference:

• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company logo and link included in the thank you email to all gala dinner attendees.

SME FOUNDATION GALA DINNER WINE SPONSOR                        
$10,000 EXCLUSIVE

Before the conference:

• Your company logo on promotional material for the gala dinner. 
• Your company logo and link to your website on the SME Foundation website.
• Company name and logo in February issue of Mining Engineering magazine.

Onsite Promotions:

• Receive ten tickets (one full table) to the SME Foundation Gala Dinner.
• Three bottles of premier wine placed at each table recognized as a gift from your company.
• Ability to bring one pop-up banner to display at the bar during the gala dinner.
• Recognition during thank you announcements at the gala dinner.
• Recognition on signage as the exclusive Wine Sponsor.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner.
• Listing in the SME pocket program as a sponsor (deadlines apply).
• Listing in the dinner program as the exclusive Wine Sponsor.

After the Conference:

• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company logo and link included in the thank you email to all gala dinner attendees.

SME FOUNDATION GALA DINNER COCKTAIL SPONSOR     
Thank you to McCarl’s Technical Services

Before the conference:

• Your company logo on promotional material for the gala dinner. 
• Your company logo and link to your website on the SME Foundation website.
• Company name and logo in February issue of Mining Engineering magazine.

Onsite Promotions:

• Receive ten tickets (one full table) to the SME Foundation Gala Dinner.
• Your company logo on all drink tickets given to guests for the cocktail reception.
• Ability to bring one pop-up banner to display during gala dinner cocktail hour.
• Recognition during thank you announcements at the gala dinner.
• Recognition on signage as the exclusive Cocktail Sponsor.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner.
• Listing in the SME pocket program as a sponsor (deadlines apply).
• Listing in the dinner program as the exclusive Cocktail Sponsor.

After the Conference:

• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company logo and link included in the thank you email to all gala dinner attendees.

SME FOUNDATION AUCTION SPONSOR                                              
$7,000 EXCLUSIVE

Before the conference:

• Company logo and name recognized in SME e-news (15,000 mail list,) email, social media, MINEXCHANGE website and SME Foundation website pertaining to the MINEXCHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference

Onsite Promotions:

• Receive ten tickets (one full table) to the SME Foundation Gala Dinner.
• Company logo on all auction bid sheets
• Company logo on signage promoting free shipping for auction items
• Recognition during thank you announcements at the gala dinner.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner.
• Listing in the SME pocket program as a sponsor (deadlines apply).
• Listing in the dinner program as the exclusive Auction Sponsor.

After the Conference:

•           Ability to include promo insert/flier (small auction items) or goodie give-away (large auction items) in all auction item mailings to our winning bidders
• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company logo and link included in the thank you email to all auction participants

SME Foundation Gala Dinner TABLE SPONSORSHIP                                       
$3,500

• Receive ten tickets (one full table) to the SME Foundation Gala Dinner.
• Company logo displayed on your table, recognizing you as the sponsor.
• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner.
• Listing in the dinner program as a Table Sponsor.

SME Foundation DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR                                                   
Thank you to J.H. Fletcher

• Sponsor of the Amazon gift card door prize giveaway
• Company name/logo on the Amazon gift cards
• Company name and logo in April issue of Mining Engineering magazine.
• Company name/logo scrolling on the overhead screen throughout the dinner

Contact Megan Martin at smefoundation@smenet.org for more information on Gala Dinner sponsorships!