Sponsors

Sponsoring the Building Communities Awards provides an opportunity to be seen supporting some of the greatest achievements of the year within the housing and construction industry.

All surplus from the Building Communities Awards, after running costs have been deducted, is donated to the two charities nominated by EEM members and the supply chain – EEM makes no money from this event.

Please email sophia@eem.org.uk if you are interested in any of the below opportunities.

DJ Sponsor   Still available

£700+VAT

This is an opportunity to sponsor the DJ who will be playing after the ceremony from 11pm until 3am!

• You logo prominently displayed on the big screens throughout the entire DJ session
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Logo in evening awards brochure against the entertainment information (example)
• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included

Appeal for Raffle and Auction Prizes

We are looking for donations for prizes for our charity auction and raffle and would greatly appreciate anything your company has to offer.

In return, we will thank you for your donation on social media, the Building Communities Awards website, in the evening brochure and you will get a shout out in front of the 450+ guests on the night. Each prize will also be labelled with your company logo.

Please email sophia@eem.org.uk if you are able to put forward a prize.

Examples of auction lots

We’re looking for ‘money can’t buy’ prizes to encourage people to raise their hands to make a bid.

• VIP box experiences to sports games
• Tickets to notable sports games (perhaps with pre-match catering etc)
• Holidays
• Signed memorabilia
• Exclusive event tickets (music, celebrity meeting etc)
• Behind-the-scenes tours

Examples of raffle prizes

• Love2Shop vouchers, Store vouchers, Hotel vouchers, Amazon, Restaurants, Supermarkets etc
• Holiday or airline vouchers
• Experience day vouchers
• Theatre, cinema or comedy club tickets
• Hampers
• Games consoles
• Sound bars
• DAB Radios
• Camera
• Scratchcards
• Power tools
• Giant cuddly toys
• Kitchen appliances
• Ipads / tablets / kindles / smart watches etc
• Spa Days
• Weekend breaks
• Sports or events tickets
• Theme park tickets
• Concert tickets
• Magazine subscription
• Family photoshoot

For the current list of prizes for 2020, please click here.

 

Headline Sponsor   

Opportunity no longer available – Dodd Group

Due to unprecedented interest in being the Headline Sponsor for the Building Communities Awards 2020, we concluded that the fairest way to make a selection would be to hold a silent bidding process. We managed the bid though a secure procurement portal and the deadline was Friday 19th July 2019. Announcement coming soon.

As headline sponsor you can expect:

• Your company acknowledged in all promotional material, press releases, the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the  event with vocal acknowledgements on the night
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• A 60 second promotional video for your company shown to 450+ guests at the start of the event created by a professional producer
• Your logo on the front cover of the evening awards brochure (example)
• Full A5 page advert in the brochure
• An 80 word welcome message on the first page of the brochure (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• Your logo displayed prominently on the main screen at key points, including guest entrance (example) – and screen quality is improved for 2020)
• Your logo displayed prominently on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on all awards and certificates
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• An opportunity to place company banners in the reception area on the night
• A table of 10 for the evening
• Five hotel rooms (double or single) at the Ramada Encore with breakfast  (Two minute walk from the venue)
• Two bottles of champagne, three bottles of red wine and three bottles of white wine provided on the night (or non-alcoholic beverages of your choice)
• Your logo on all EEM staff email signatures from October 2019 to February 2020

 

Category Sponsors 

Opportunities no longer available 

 

• In-house Maintenance Team of the Year  J Tomlinson
• Community Impact Fortem
• Partnership of the Year Nationwide Windows
• Contractor of the Year  Cawarden Co
• Apprentice of the Year   Aico
• Innovative Product   Bamford Doors
• Project of the Year – Over £3m  CEF
• Project of the Year – Under £3m  EnviroVent
• Distributor of the Year – ADEY
• Development Strategy of the Year   Grafton

Please note, organisations cannot enter the categories they are sponsoring. Please be aware there is a possibility that your competitors may enter and win your chosen category. If this is the case and you would rather not present the award on stage, alternative arrangements can be made.

As a category sponsor, you can expect:

• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• A 30 second promotional video for your company shown to 450+ guests prior to the presentation of the sponsored award created by a professional producer
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Opportunity to present the sponsored award at the event and your photo taken on stage with the winners
• Compere mention with company name and logo prominently displayed on screens when award presented
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your company name on the award for the sponsored category
• Your logo on the certificate for the sponsored category
• Full A5 page in the evening awards programme next to your chosen category (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 5 seats included

 

Drinks Reception Sponsor

Opportunity no longer available – J Tomlinson

Sponsoring orange juice and bucks fizz for around 450 guests on the night

As our drinks reception sponsor, you can expect:

• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Your company banner(s) and/or decorations such as your branded balloons displayed in the drinks reception area of the event to welcome guests.
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• Full A5 page in the evening awards programme
• 5 seats included

 

Wine Sponsor  

Opportunity no longer available – Fortem

Sponsoring a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine on every table

As our wine sponsor, you can expect:

• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• A tag attached to every complimentary wine bottle (two per table) with a message of your choice. EEM will arrange printing of the tags and the artwork can be designed by EEM with your approval or can be your own design work (example)
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Full A5 page in the evening awards programme
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 5 seats included

 

Evening Brochure Sponsor 

Opportunity no longer available – Sustainable Building Services

Every guest at the Building Communities Awards has a brochure for the evening placed in front of their seat.

As our brochure sponsor, you can expect:

• Your company logo in a prominent position on the front of the evening awards brochure and full A5 back cover for your company advert (example)
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 5 seats included

 

Late Night Snack Sponsor 

Opportunity no longer available – Robert Woodhead

For those that feel peckish after the evening entertainment, we will be providing hot snacks at around midnight. (ie pizza or breakfast rolls)

• Banner with company name and logo to be placed in a prominent position beside the food.
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Logo in evening awards brochure against the entertainment and snacks information (example)
• Logo on inside back page of evening awards brochure
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included

Table Sponsor  

Opportunity no longer available – Aico

As our table sponsor, you will get:

• Company name and logo on printed card beside table centrepieces with a 50 word message of your choice to guests
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Logo on inside back page of evening awards brochure
• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included

Host Sponsor   

Opportunity no longer available – Rixonway Kitchens

For 2020, we will be welcoming the return of the charismatic TV personality, actor, presenter,  vocalist and professional speaker, Des Coleman.

As host sponsor, you can expect:

• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Logo in evening awards brochure against the host information (example)
• Logo on inside back page of evening awards brochure
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included

 

 

Photobooth Sponsor 

Opportunity no longer available – Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation

New for 2020, we are introducing a fun and exciting photobooth!

As our photobooth sponsor, you can expect:

• Logo in evening awards brochure against the entertainment and snacks information (example – photobooth will be added to this page)
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Your company name or logo on every photo strip print out
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included

 

Glass Awards Sponsor 

Opportunity no longer available – Novus Property Solutions

As our glass (or acrylic!) awards sponsor, you can expect:

• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Mention from compere and/or EEM CEO on the night
• Your logo on the award for the sponsored category
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included

Casino Sponsor

Opportunity no longer available – Vent-Axia

We will be welcoming the return of the extremely popular late night cash-free casino. This will take place from approximately midnight until the early hours of the morning.

As our casino sponsor, you can expect:

• Banner with company name and logo to be placed in a prominent position beside the casino.
• Acknowledgement on the awards website, the EEM website and social media before, during and after the event
• Mention from EEM CEO during the evening introduction
• Logo in evening awards brochure against the entertainment information (example)
• Your logo on sponsor screens during entire evening (example)
• Your logo on media wall for photo opportunities (example)
• Your logo on the inside back page of the brochure (example)
• 3 seats included