Individual Tickets
| VIP Tickets ($150 ea) |
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| Event Tickets ($100 ea) |
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VIP Tables
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| VIP Half Table of Four ($850) |
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Event Tables
| Table of Eight ($1,200) |
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| Half Table of Four ($600) |
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AUCTION INFORMATION
Part of the success of The Chamber will depend on the auction items donated by generous members. All proceeds benefit The Chamber’s mission of “Helping Businesses Grow and Communities Thrive” in Northeast Johnson County.
Auction & Bidding
Stay tuned to see the Auction Items!
Our Silent Auction Presale will begin November 7th at noon!
Donate an Auction Item
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Celebrate business and community leaders in NEJC, while promoting your organization. Reserve your sponsorship today by contacting Deb Settle at 913-262-2141.
Presenting
$5,000
- Opportunity to welcome attendees during the Program
- Premier placement on event step and repeat photo backdrop
- Reserved premier table & drink tickets for eight with private reception and VIP Lounge access
- Premier placement on event step and repeat photo backdrop
- Four weeks of banner advertising in weekly e-newsletter
- Premiere placement in all marketing collateral to include email, website, and social media
- Premiere placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
VIP Reception
$5,000
- Opportunity to address VIP attendees during champagne toast
- Reserved premier table & drink tickets for eight with private reception and VIP Lounge access
- Two weeks of banner advertising in weekly e-newsletter
- Prominent placement in marketing collateral to include email, website, and social media
- Prominent placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Entertainment
$2,500
- Opportunity to introduce the entertainment of the evening on stage
- Reserved premier full table & drink tickets for eight with private reception and VIP Lounge access
- Two weeks of banner advertising in weekly e-newsletter
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Live Auction
$2,000
- Branded live auction bidding paddles
- Reserved premier table & drink tickets for eight with private reception and VIP Lounge access
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Silent Auction
$2,000
- Prominent signage for the silent auction room
- Reserved ½ table & drink tickets for four
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Volunteer
$1,000
- Sponsorship will cover all volunteer meals
- Volunteers will wear a lanyard with the volunteer sponsor logo on it.
- General seating at dinner and drink tickets
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Grand Entrance
$2,000
- Branded welcome signage in foyer and at coat check area as guest arrive
- Reserved ½ table & drink tickets for four
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
NEW! Decor
$750
- Opportunity to collaborate with chair and event coordinator to make decisions on decor
- Two general seating at dinner and drink tickets
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Bar
$1,500
- Branded signage at all bars
- Reserved ½ table & drink tickets for four
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Drink Ticket
$1,500
- Branded drink tickets for all attendees
- Reserved ½ table & drink tickets for four
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Cocktail Napkins
$1,500
- Branded beverage napkins
- ½ table general seating at dinner and drink tickets
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Wine Pull
$500
- Branded signage at wine pull
- Branded tags on wine bottles
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Spirit Pull
$500
- Branded signage at spirit pull
- Branded tags on spirit bottles
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Relief Sponsor
$500
- Branded signage in restrooms
- luxury amenity basket
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Raffle
$250
- Signage at raffle location
- Opportunity to announce the winner of the raffle at the end of the program
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Coat Check Sponsor
$100
- Signage coat check
- Placement in marketing collateral to include email, website and social media
- Placement in event materials to include multi-media and printed program
Table Sponsorship
Please see “Tickets & Tables” information above.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!
PRESENTING
VIP
SILENT AUCTION
COCKTAIL NAPKIN SPONSOR
RAFFLE
ENTERTAINMENT
VOLUNTEER
DECOR
RELIEF
BAR
DRINK TICKETS
BUY IT NOW AUCTION
WINE/SPIRIT PULLS
GRAND ENTRANCE
GRAND ENTRANCE
COAT CHECK
BUSINESS AWARDS
Each year, the NEJC Chamber is proud to recognize the successes and outstanding achievements of our members in four categories: Small Business, Corporate Business, Volunteer Service, and Nonprofit Organization. Nominations for The Annual Business Awards are accepted from Chamber members and the general public, however all nominators must identify themselves. After the nominating period, up to four members in each category with the most nominations advance to a final ballot. One winner in each category is then determined by popular vote of Chamber members, patrons, and NEJC community members. Recipients are honored with these prestigious awards during a ceremony at The Annual Gala on November 23rd.
Eligibility Criteria
Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations are not accepted for a business or individual who won their category in the past 5 years. To be eligible for any award, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Member in good standing with the NEJC Chamber
- Active and Engaged with The Chamber through sponsorship, event attendance, and/or committee volunteering
- Operating or serving for a minimum of two years at the time of nomination
- Small Business is defined as under 50 Full-Time employees.
- Able to demonstrate success in industry or volunteer service that supports the Chamber’s 10 cities
- Has made a meaningful contribution in the past 12 months that has furthered The Chamber’s mission of “Helping Businesses Grow and Communities Thrive”
Nominate a Member (Nominations have closed for 2024)
Vote for Award Winners (VOTING HAS CLOSED)
Past Honorees
Small Business of the Year
2023 State Farm – Denise Garcia
2022 Sirna Brothers
2021 Kennyhertz Perry, LLC
2020 Lulu’s Boutique
2019 Toppers Pizza
2018 Springboard Creative
2017 Casey’s Auto Repair
2016 Twisted Sisters Coffee Shop
2015 Turning Point Home Solutions, Inc.
2014 The Barn Players & SpeedPro Imaging Shawnee
Corporate Business of the Year
2023 GFL Environmental
2022 Security Bank of Kansas City
2021 Johnson County Community College
2020 Johnson County Park and Recreation District
2019 Saint Lukes Health System
2018 ScriptPro
2017 Costco Wholesale
2016 First National Bank
2015 The University of Kansas Medical Center
2014 AdventHealth
New Business of the Year (Award retired in 2019)
2018 KC Pretzel Boy’s
2017 1889 Pizza Napoletana
2016 Nothing Bundt Cakes
2015 Buggies Pest Control
2014 Twisted Sisters Coffee Shop
Warman Service Award
Evergy recognizes recipients of the Warman Service Award: This award is given to recognize an individual in the NEJC Chamber who exemplifies the generosity of Dale Warman, past Chairman of the Board and longtime Chamber volunteer.
2023 David Swinehart, Hart Media Solutions
2022 Linda Adams, Cherry-Pickers Marketing
2021 Mark Naster, Hillcrest Transitional Housing
2020 Angelo Zuniga, Pinnacle Employer Services
2019 Joseph Matovu, Retired
2018 Cat Heisler, Pete’s Pest Control
2017 Fire Chief Tony Lopez, Consolidated Fire District No. 2
2016 Jennifer Pantoja, Hampton Inn
2015 Cindy Heckman, Village Flower Company
2014 Jose Ramirez, Moss Printing
Non Profit of the Year (Est. 2019)
2023 Growing Futures Early Education Center, INC
2022 CAPA
2021 The Farmer’s House
2020 Growing Futures Early Education Center
2019 Horizons Academy