Sponsorship 2026
Invest in Philadelphia's next generation of women-owned businesses.
October 16, 2026 · Villanova University, Connelly Center
About the Event
An afternoon of bold ideas and live pitches.
Join us for an afternoon of bold ideas, live pitches, and a reception celebrating the women building the future of the Greater Philadelphia business community. Whether you're pitching, judging, or cheering from the audience, you'll be part of a room built entirely around women's success.
Date
October 16, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (doors close at 5:00 PM)
Location
Villanova University
Connelly Center Meeting Space — Villanova Room
Presented By
NAWBO Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners was established in 1983 and received chapter status from NAWBO National in 1975. NAWBO Philadelphia offers education, mentoring, and networking opportunities to engage and empower women business owners and their associates across the region.
Sponsorship at a Glance
Five ways to stand behind women-owned businesses
Only One Available
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
10 tickets to the event
Benefits
Event name recognition — "Presented by [Your Company]"
Largest logo placement on rotating event slides
Dedicated sponsor spotlight social media post, before and after the event
Opportunity to deliver brief welcome remarks to guests (2–3 minutes)
Recognition in all marketing materials and announcements
Featured photo with the competition award winner
Optional: provide custom-branded swag bags for attendees
Tier 02
Women’s Champion Sponsor
$2,500
6 tickets to the event
Benefits
Prominent logo placement on rotating event slides
Verbal recognition during the event
Dedicated social media post featuring your logo, tagged
Featured in a group photo with all pitch competition finalists
Tier 03
Women’s Advocate Sponsor
$1,500
4 tickets to the event
Benefits
Logo placement on rotating event slides
Verbal recognition during the event
Tagged mention in event-related social media posts
Tier 04
Women’s Ally Sponsor
$500
2 tickets to the event
Benefits
Logo placement on rotating event slides
Tagged mention in event-related social media posts
In-Kind Exclusive
Official Event Photographer
Free admission for photographer + 1 guest
Benefits
Recognition as "Official Event Photographer" during the event
Logo placement on rotating event slides
Tagged credit on all social media posts featuring their photos
Named recognition in post-event communications
Expectations
Provide edited, social media–ready photos within 2 business days of the event
Capture required photos: the award winner with the Presenting Sponsor, and all pitch competition finalists with the Presenting and Champion Sponsors
Let’s Build This Together