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Sponsorship Opportunities
Awards Celebration Dinner, 10 April 2014 Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1H 7DL Facilitator: Edward Stourton
The relaunched British Expertise International Awards are an important showcase for the achievements of the UK professional services sector internationally. Crown Agents was Lead Sponsor for the 2013 Awards and delighted to align our brand with this well-run and stylishly presented programme. Ministerial backing, a high prole judging panel, and entry by the biggest and best organisations in this sector are hallmarks of the Awards.
STEVE TAYLOR Executive Director, Business Development, Crown Agents
Introduction......................................................................... 03 The British Expertise International Awards.............................04 Sponsorship Benets............................................................. 07 Sponsorship Packages............................................................08 Industry Perspectives.............................................................15 Further Information...............................................................15
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Introduction
Welcome to the 2014 British Expertise International Awards. We are determined to further increase the impact of this reshaped and relaunched recognition programme, creating a compelling showcase for the international achievements of the UK professional services sector.
Last years awards demonstrated just how much our industry has to celebrate. The companies that attended the 2013 Awards are involved in many of the worlds most important development and infrastructure projects, delivering world-beating quality and innovation. The independent judging panel reviewed an unprecedented number of entries. Each and every category was ercely contested and the overall standard of submissions was assessed by the judges to be of an outstanding quality. The shortlist read like a roll call of the most innovative and leading UK professional services companies working internationally. The Awards attracted support from the Governments Minister of Trade, Lord Green Lord Marland, the Prime Ministers Trade Envoy attended the event. They were backed by UK Trade & Investment and supported by leading industry gures and client representatives, who gave their time to judge the awards. The Awards were supported by the leading players in the professional services sector, who took great care in entering the competition and enjoyed attending the Celebration Dinner. But this powerful showcase would not have been possible without the backing from our sponsors - some of the brightest and best brands in our industry. Im delighted that UKTI and New Civil Engineer (NCE) have both conrmed that they will be supporting the 2014 Awards; UKTI as a sponsor and NCE as our Media Partner. Its wonderful to have two such high-prole organisations already behind the event. The British Expertise International Awards present an opportunity to align your organisation with excellence. The event is targeted at a senior level audience, presenting the UKs most ambitious companies in the sectors. I hope that you will join us, becoming a central part of this exciting and energetic programme, recognising and rewarding the very best organisations and individuals from within our industry.
As the voice of professional civil engineering, NCE is pleased to support the British Expertise Awards 2014 and to recognise the outstanding work being carried out around the world by British consultants as they solve global infrastructure problem. NCE
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Category
Award
Outstanding International Business Award 2014
Description
This prestigious award is made to the UK professional services organisation that is judged to have achieved the most impressive overall business performance internationally during 2013. Judging will be based on clarity of international strategy, achievement of revenue and the provision of a strong case study. Small and medium sized businesses can also achieve remarkable success in the international arena. This award will have the same criteria as above, but is open to organisations with fewer than 250 employees. Strong partnerships are vital in delivering major programmes. This category will reward an exemplary approach to collaboration between UK companies and/or with international partners. British companies have an outstanding reputation in engineering design. This award will recognise the most innovative and inuential overseas design project by a UK based organisation. British architects have an international reputation for excellence. This award will celebrate the most outstanding architecture project undertaken by a British architect internationally. International development work is another strong area for British companies. This award will go to the most effective physical development project undertaken by a UK based company. International development work is another strong area for British companies. This award will go to the most effective non-physical development project undertaken by a UK based company. Development assistance work in fragile states is especially difficult. This award will consider physical projects and recognise an outstanding effort in a challenging environment. Development assistance work in fragile states is especially difficult. This award will consider non-physical projects and recognise an effort in a challenging environment. The ability to provide sustainable solutions is a key strength for UK businesses. This award will celebrate the most important environmental project of the year. This award will reward the young consultant (under 35) that has demonstrated serious achievement on the international stage and shows great future potential. Every successful project has remarkable individuals driving it. This award will be presented to one individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the industry.
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Outstanding International Collaboration Outstanding International Design Project Outstanding International Architecture Project Outstanding International Development Project Outstanding International Development Project (Non-Physical) Outstanding International Development Project in a Fragile State Outstanding International Development Project in a Fragile State (Non-Physical) Outstanding Environmental Project Young Consultant of the Year
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Sponsorship Benets
The British Expertise International Awards present a valuable opportunity to position your organisation at the forefront of the UK professional services sector. Specic benets in sponsoring an award include:
Prole As a sponsor you will be identied as a champion for this sector. You will achieve strong name recognition in an awards programme that is embraced by leading decision makers in this sector. Target Market Each of the Award categories offers a sponsorship opportunity, allowing you to select the best t package for your target market. Each sponsor will be closely identied with the award category, with your logo appearing on the website, and on all pre event and at event materials. Marketing As a sponsor you will have a prominent position on all marketing material, which includes a minimum of ve e-bulletins* distributed to over 10,000 targeted industry contacts; ve bespoke press releases; and a dedicated Awards website where a link to your organisations website will be featured on the homepage. Your company name will also be featured on certicates. Networking As a sponsor you will be offered a minimum of two complimentary tickets to the Awards Celebration Dinner to be held in central London in April 2014. As well as networking with senior industry representatives throughout the evening, you will be invited to join the Award winner on stage for a presentation photograph. Award sponsors are not able to enter the category which they sponsor. However, organisations are able to enter all categories they do not directly sponsor.
*Inclusion in all marketing material can only be guaranteed if sponsorship contract is signed before the distribution of e-bulletins and press releases.
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Sponsorship Packages
Lead Sponsor
Package Benets
7,500
Pre Event L ead logo on event website and all marketing materials L ink to your website from the event website L ogo and reference in all PR and marketing activity Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event Acknowledged in keynote address Opportunity to speak at the awards Logo featured on award certicates Logo featured in event brochure One page full colour advert in the event brochure 4 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award winners and awards Logo on all branding materials at event Lead logo on staging Prime location table at the dinner Post Event Lead logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases
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5,000
Pre Event 2nd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event Acknowledged on presentation of your category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner 2nd tier logo on staging Post Event 2nd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 2nd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event Acknowledged on presentation of your category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner 2nd tier logo on staging Post Event 2nd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 2nd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event Acknowledged on presentation of your category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner 2nd tier logo on staging Post Event 2nd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
Sold
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3,000
Pre Event 3rd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your own website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3rd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 3rd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your own website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3rd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 3rd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your own website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3rd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 3rd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your own website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3rd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 3rd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your own website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3rd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Outstanding International Development Project in a Fragile State (Non Physical) 2014 Award Sponsor
Package Benets
3,000
Pre Event 3rd tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Link to your own website from the event website Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3rd tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 3th tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event 3rd tier logo on staging Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 3th tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category related to category
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Pre Event 4th tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event Logo featured on stage during presentation of your category Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 4th tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Pre Event 4th tier logo on event website and all marketing materials Logo and reference in all PR and marketing activity relating to your category Minimum of 5 e-bulletins 5 bespoke press releases At Event Logo featured on stage during presentation of your category Acknowledged on presentation of award category Logo featured on award category certicate Logo featured in event brochure Half page full colour advert in event brochure 2 x complimentary tickets Photographed with award category winner Post Event 4th tier logo on post event pages of website Mention in all post event press releases related to category
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Industry Perspectives
Crown Agents objectives in being Lead Sponsor for the British Expertise International Awards 2013 were focused around our thought leadership and being able to demonstrate the organisations pre-eminence in the sector. This is essentially a strategic positioning opportunity. Crown Agents The 2013 awards celebration event achieved its aim of bringing together the most senior representatives from the infrastructure and professional services industry. Adam Smith International WYG were proud to sponsor the International Business Award category at the British Expertise International Awards. The evening itself was a huge success, bringing together the very best in British innovation and international enterprise, and provided an extremely valuable opportunity to network with the leading players in the professional services industry. WYG The British Expertise International Awards demonstrate the innovation and quality of the United Kingdoms professional services sector. To us, the Awards are a vital platform to showcase excellence and promote our diverse international business. Mott MacDonald
Further Information
For further information or to discuss a specic sponsorship opportunity, please contact Tracey Smith on +44 (0)20 7824 1935 email: ts@britishexpertise.org or Ian Muir on +44 (0)7973 848376 email: ian.muir@brandonhill.co.uk.
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