76th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner

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The Aero Club of Washington’s
76th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner

Honoring the NAA’s 2024 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Recipient:
Ben Baldanza, Former President & CEO, Spirit Airlines

And the Aero Club of Washington’s Persons of the Year:
Congressmen Sam Graves & Rick Larsen and Senators Maria Cantwell & Ted Cruz

Friday, December 13, 2024

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Potomac Ballroom
999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Black Tie or Military Equivalent

6:30 p.m. – Reception
7:30 p.m. – Dinner and Awards Ceremony
After-party to Follow Featuring:

The Aero Club has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $149 for the nights of December 12 and 13.
Reserve your room by November 21.

2024 Wright Memorial Dinner Sponsorship Prospectus

2024 Wright Memorial Dinner Registration

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Seats/Tables

Price: $295.00
Price: $2,950.00

Traditional Sponsorships

The Wright Trophy is one of aviation's highest awards, and the Aero Club of Washington strives to hold an event worthy of such an honor. There are several opportunities for your company or association to increase your visibility, recognition and premium placement at the Wright Memorial Dinner. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please view our 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus linked above.
Price: $25,000.00
• Two tables of 10 (20 seats total) in the best location in the room. • Two complimentary seats at the head table. • All guests receive complimentary admission to a 30-minute, exclusive VIP Reception prior to the start of the event. Enjoy networking with VIP guests, a host bar, passed champagne an hors d’oeuvers, and a sneak preview of silent auction items benefitting the Aero Club Foundation. • Complimentary full-page advertisement in the event program. • Opportunity to seat preferred guests with your organization. • Company logo included on the step-and-repeat photo backdrop and projected near stage. • Premier recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels.
Price: $15,000.00
• One table of 10 in an excellent location. • All guests receive complimentary admission to a 30-minute, exclusive VIP Reception prior to the start of the event. Enjoy networking with VIP guests, a host bar, passed champagne an hors d’oeuvers, and a sneak preview of silent auction items benefitting the Aero Club Foundation. • Complimentary ¼ page advertisement in the event program. • Opportunity to seat preferred guests with your organization. • Prominent recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels.
Price: $10,000.00
• Well-placed table of 10 • Two guests receive complimentary admission to a 30-minute, exclusive VIP Reception prior to the start of the event. Enjoy networking with VIP guests, a host bar, passed champagne an hors d’oeuvers, and a sneak preview of silent auction items benefitting the Aero Club Foundation. • Opportunity to seat preferred guests with your organization • Prominent recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels.
Price: $7,000.00
• Four (4) well-placed individual seats • Opportunity to seat preferred guests with your organization • Prominent recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels. *Sponsorship can be combined with the purchase of individual seats to make a full table of 10 if desired.
Price: $3,000.00
• Two (2) well-placed individual seats • Recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels. *Sponsorship can be combined with the purchase of individual seats to make a full table of 10 if desired.
Price: $1,500.00
Sponsors will receive recognition during the dinner, in the printed program, and on our website and social media channels. *Please note that the bronze level sponsorship does not include seats to the dinner. Seats or tables can be purchased separately if desired.

À La Carte Sponsorships

This new category of à la carte sponsorship offerings can be added to a traditional sponsorship package (see above) as a way to bolster your organization’s support, or can be purchased as a stand-alone sponsorship. Please note that à la carte sponsorship packages do not include seats to the dinner. Seats or tables can be purchased separately, if desired.
Price: $6,000.00
• 10 complimentary tickets to the 30-minute VIP Reception (if not included in traditional sponsorship package). Enjoy networking with VIP guests, a host bar, passed champagne an hors d’oeuvers, and a sneak preview of silent auction items benefitting the Aero Club Foundation. • Opportunity to brand VIP Reception bar with a signature drink, custom cocktail napkin, and signage. • Recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels.
Price: $5,000.00
• Company logo displayed prominently near the band or DJ at the after-party. • Opportunity to kick off the after-party from the entertainment stage. • Recognition from the podium, in the program, and on the Aero Club website and socials
Price: $3,000.00
• Opportunity to brand networking reception bars with a signature drink, custom cocktail napkin, and signage. • Recognition from the podium, in the event program, and on the Aero Club’s website and social media channels.

Program Advertising Opportunities

Price: $500.00
7.5"w x 10"h. Accepted file type: PDF. All files must be 300 dpi at printed size and be converted to CMYK. Each image within the file must be 300 dpi.
Price: $300.00
7.5"w x 4.375"h. Accepted file type: PDF. All files must be 300 dpi at printed size and be converted to CMYK. Each image within the file must be 300 dpi.
Price: $175.00
3.625"w x 5"h. Accepted file type: PDF. All files must be 300 dpi at printed size and be converted to CMYK. Each image within the file must be 300 dpi.

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