2005 NAHJ ConventionFort Worth, Texas
Sponsorship Opportunities

The NAHJ Convention’s special events and receptions take in Fort Worth’s longhorn and cowboy heritage while displaying the sophistication of a city with a thriving arts and entertainment scene. Following our longstanding tradition, these are among the best events for NAHJ members and convention attendees to top off the many hours of the week’s networking with some great conversation, lots of laughs and a few dance steps for good measure.

Golf Tournament
Location: The Golf Club at Fossil Creek
Wednesday, June 15, 2005; 8 a.m.
Convention attendees and media executives gather on the links to compete for top prizes while networking with colleagues outside of their natural habitat. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit NAHJ’s scholarship and educational programs. Sponsor receives corporate remarks and banner at first tee area, breakfast and awards luncheon, promotional material in gift bag and two foursomes in the tournament.
Estimated Attendance: 144
Sponsorship: $20,000

President’s Reception
Location/Time: TBA
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
This invitation-only gathering is hosted by NAHJ President Veronica Villafañe and brings together convention VIP’s and other distinguished guests.
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Opening Reception
Location: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Wednesday, June 15, 2005; 7 p.m.
The convention officially kicks off with an anticipated 1,500 attendees at this prime venue in Fort Worth, the city’s newest museum graced with walls of glass overlooking a 1.5 acre pond.
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Stepping Out @ the Stockyards
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards
Thursday, June 16, 2005; Time: TBA
Attendees experience the atmosphere, the tastes and the tunes of the old west at one of Texas’ most popular tourist attractions. As longhorns stroll and the scribes two-step into the night, the evening also features receptions at the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk.
Estimated Attendance: 1,500
Sponsorship: $75,000/$25,000 for co-sponsorship (Limit 3)

Media & Career Expo Box Luncheon
Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
Friday, June 17, 2005; 12:30 p.m.
This high-energy event brings hundreds of participants to the Media & Career Expo during the convention’s peak, elevating the networking buzz among reporters, editors, producers and executives.
Estimated Attendance: 1,500
Sponsorship: $50,000

Downtown Pub Crawl
Locations: TBA
Friday, June 17, 2005; 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Scribes and media mavens dash to four pubs in Fort Worth’s lively Sundance Square as an entrée to the city. Sponsor receives recognition at the various sites as well as through attendee passes.
Estimated Attendance: 1,300
Sponsorship: $40,000

Silent Auction Reception
Location: Fort Worth Convention Center Ballroom Foyer
Saturday, June 18, 2005; 6 p.m.
Convention attendees get a chance to bid on some of the best work by Latino photojournalists and a host of other prizes including vacation getaways and tickets to Broadway shows. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Rubén Salazar Scholarship and Education Programs Fund.
Co-sponsorship: $15,000
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Hall of Fame Gala and El Gran Baile
Location: Fort Worth Convention Center Ballroom
Saturday, June 18, 2005; 7 p.m.
At the convention’s closing gala, attendees will honor the newest inductees to the NAHJ Hall of Fame and cap half a week’s worth of professional networking with a grand fiesta.
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