2. The Mayor’s Civic Awards The Mayor’s Civic Awards celebrate the achievements of those people who work tirelessly in the borough to make it a great place to live, work and visit. Many people achieve great things or dedicate their time to helping others. Much of this work goes unnoticed, but through Dudley Council’s annual Mayor’s Civic Awards we can celebrate their achievements.

3. The Mayor’s Civic Awards is… A prestigious annual event started in 2004 A celebration of achievement, highlighting local people who make an outstanding contribution to the community or who set an inspiring example to others through their effort and determination An event which brings the community together

4. Publicity and statistics Awards stats: 8,000 people nominated and voted Up to 100,000 website hits per month Online social media audience in excess of 10,500 Article in council magazine delivered to 134,000 households Press and broadcast coverage across the black country reaching an audience in excess of 230,000

5. The awards Nominees compete for: The Duncan Edwards award for sport The Cedric Hardwicke award for arts The Frank Foley award for community spirit The Thomas Attwood award for education The William Shenstone award for environment The Mike Holder award for business The Mayor’s award

6. Gold sponsorship package £3,000 The Mayor’s Civic Awards in association with (your companies name) this would be the title of the event Sponsor of the prestigious Mayoral Award Your logo to be featured on all publicity materials and correspondence including leaflets, posters, programme and invitations Full page editorial in The Mayor’s Civic Awards official programme Full page editorial in the council magazine Publicity board at the event and logo shown on the large screen Website coverage (Up to 100,000 hits per month) inc. a link to your website Social media coverage – audience in excess of 30,000 Your business included in up to 12 news releases Publicity mention three times during the awards ceremony Six invitations to the awards ceremony which includes a buffet, refreshments and entertainment

7. Silver sponsorship package £800 Your logo to be featured on all publicity materials and correspondence including leaflets, posters, programme and invitations Website coverage (Up to 100,000 hits per month) inc. link to your website Your business name included in up to 12 news releases Social media coverage – audience in excess of 30,000 Sponsor of a Civic Award Publicity mention during the award ceremony Four invitations to the awards ceremony which includes a buffet, refreshments and entertainment

8. Benefits Provides your company with the opportunity to sponsor a prestigious local community event Positions your company as an employer and business who has an empathy with local people Provides your company with excellent coverage in the run up to, during and post the event using online, print and broadcast media channels with a combined audience of 475,000