Sponsor the Women of the Year Awards
Celebrate the community champions, professionals, and changemakers among us—while building meaningful visibility for your business.
Date: June 4, 2026 | Location: Coldstream Community Hall | Hosted by: VWIB
Nominations
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February
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Nominations ✳︎ Open ✳︎ February ✳︎ 2nd ✳︎
About Women* of the Year
For over 30 years, Vernon Women in Business (VWIB) has brought together women from all industries to connect, learn, and grow. The Women of the Year (WOY) Awards is our premier celebration recognizing women who lead, uplift, and transform our community through their work. Your sponsorship helps us recognize outstanding women in business, create opportunities for mentorship and connection, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Why Sponsor WOY?
Why Partner with VWIB?
Community Visibility: Reach engaged business professionals through event promotion and post-event recognition.
Brand Alignment: Stand with empowerment, leadership, community impact, and inclusion.
Meaningful Connection: Build relationships with entrepreneurs, executives, and civic-minded attendees across sectors.
Local Legacy: Your support helps fund the awards experience and strengthens VWIB’s mission to inspire, educate, and motivate women in business.
Community Pillars
Leadership & Innovation: Celebrate women driving change in their fields.
Community Impact: Support an inclusive, empowering event that strengthens the North Okanagan.
Diversity & Inclusion: Partner with an organization committed to elevating women from all industries and backgrounds.
Sponsorship Packages
Sponsorships are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Platinum and Gold sponsors receive exclusivity within their industry category.
Diamond Sponsor
$4,000 (Only 1 Available)
Best for: Maximum brand visibility + title partnership
Includes:
Title sponsorship with “Presented by [Your Company Name]” on marketing and media assets
Opportunity to provide opening remarks at the event
Complimentary VWIB Corporate Membership
6 complimentary tickets to the gala
Full-page ad in the event program
Premium logo placement, verbal recognition, and dedicated event signage
Social media feature
Platinum Sponsor
$2,500 (Only 3 Available)
Best for: On-stage presence + premium recognition
Includes:
Opportunity to present one award
Complimentary VWIB Corporate Membership
4 complimentary tickets to the gala
Premium logo placement
Verbal recognition during the event
Dedicated sponsor signage
Social media feature
Gold Sponsor
$1,200–$1,500 (Only 4 Available)
Best for: Strong visibility + attendee engagement
Includes:
Logo on promotional materials
2 complimentary event tickets
Mention during the event
Opportunity to include a promotional item or brochure in attendee gift bags
Silver Sponsor
$500–$750
Best for: Community support + recognition
Includes:
Name listed in the event program and on the VWIB website
1 complimentary event ticket
In‑Kind Sponsor
$250+ (Fair Market Value)
Best for: Product/service donations that support the guest experience
Includes:
In-kind donors are acknowledged at the closest equivalent sponsorship tier based on fair market value
Name listed on sponsor recognition banner
In-kind contributions such as wine, venue, floral, photography, and more are warmly welcomed
Your Sponsorship Helps To
Recognize outstanding women in business and the community
Create opportunities for mentorship and connection
Inspire the next generation of leaders.
Who You’ll Reach
The WOY Awards brings together business professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and civic leaders from Vernon and the North Okanagan. The evening features inspiring award presentations, a vibrant panel discussion, and networking with 100+ attendees from across sectors.
Become a Sponsor
We’d love to help you choose a sponsorship level that aligns with your goals and audience. Packages are limited and filled on a first-come basis.
