Award category sponsorship exists for organisations that are the right fit against the category subject and reflect the value and quality of the Awards as a whole. Sponsors will be able to demonstrate their commitment and support for a specific category and raise the profile of their organisation, targeting senior HR professionals.

Category sponsorship:

• Provides sole and exclusive sponsorship of a specific category
• Builds recognition and profile for your organisation with high-level brand exposure
• Associates your brand with the most coveted and most prestigious Awards in HR
• Presents your organisation as being associated with rewarding examples of best practice and linking HR practice to sustainable business success
• Provides valuable opportunities for high-level networking and showcasing among peers and clients
• Provides your organisation with an opportunity to position itself alongside the leading professional body for HR and development and the number one HR magazine

The Awards marketing campaign is delivered over a six-month period, with the Awards dinner taking place on 17 October 2012. Category sponsors will have the opportunity to be involved in Award activity during the campaign for entries, in the run-up to the event as well as having a presence at the prestigious Awards dinner. The CIPD also runs a post-event campaign that showcases winners for an extended period across a variety of channels.

To discuss sponsorship opportunties please contact:

Joanne Rose