Reno Air Races 2015 - National Aviation Heritage Invitational

Reno Air Races 2015
National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Honoring Aviation’s History/Supporting its Future
September 16 to 20, 2015
WORLD CLASS AVIATION EVENT
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Honoring Aviation’s History and Supporting its Future
World class vintage aircraft and youth education forum
Sponsored by:
National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI)
Pathways to Aviation, a 501C (3) tax deductable organization
Youth Aviation Experience hosted by Pathways to Aviation
◦ encouraging the next generation to pursue careers in Aviation
◦ Special “speakers” tent which features aviation leaders
Features:
Special “flight line” NAHI VIP Hospitality Chalet
Covered tent and open air seating/viewing area
Outstanding views of Air Races and airshow
Catered lunch and drinks at the airshow
Opportunity to meet National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees
National Aviation Heritage Invitational
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NAHI: Dedicated to the preservation of our
Nation’s Aviation Heritage
Held annually concurrent with the Reno Air
Races,
Open to aircraft 45 years or older and
restored to airworthy condition,
Classic, Antique, Contemporary, Large and
Military categories,
People’s Choice Award trophy sponsored by
the National Aviation Hall of Fame,
First competition in 1999
Trophy resides in the Smithsonian National
Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center,
Supported by many companies within the
aviation industry
Pathways to Aviation, a 501c3 non-profit
organization
All donations and sponsorships are tax
deductable
On site: Aviation Youth Learning Center
Encouraging youth to pursue careers within
the aviation industry
National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Trophy Presentations
Winners with Neil A. Armstrong
and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy
Aviation legends at past events
Neil Armstrong presenting NAHI trophy
Gene Cernan, Bob Hoover, Neil
Armstrong and General Joe
Engle with Grand Champion
The Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy
Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy
on display at the Smithsonian’s National Air
and Space Museum’s Steven F. UdvarHazy Center
NAHI Hospitality Chalet
Chalet viewing area
Watch the airshow and air races
Socialize with your guests
Silver Sponsor Package
Sent 5 students to the event and
Receive the following for each of three days:
(Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
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5 passes for access to Reno Air Races
5 pit passes
5 full access passes to the NAHI Hospitality Chalet
Catered lunch, drinks, snacks
1 VIP parking pass
Name recognized in 2015 NAHI marketing and promotional
activities
Name or logo displayed on sponsor banner display
Donation: $5,000
Gold Sponsor Package
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Send 8 students to the event and
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Receive the following for each of three days:
◦ (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
8 passes for access to the Reno Air Races
8 Pit Passes
8 full access passes to the NAHI Hospitality Chalet
Catered lunch, drinks and snacks
2 VIP parking passes
Name or logo prominently displayed in the NAHI area
3 thirty second advertising spots on the Reno public
address system daily
◦ Opportunity to distribute company materials to participants
◦ Donation: $8,000
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Trophy Sponsor Packages
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Send 10 students to the event
And receive:
10 passes for access to the Reno Air Races and the “PITS”,
10 full access passes to the NAHI Hospitality Chalet
2 VIP parking passes
Sponsorship of ONE, of five, National Aviation Heritage
Invitational (NAHI) trophies:
Classic, Antique, Contemporary, Military or Large Aircraft
Sponsor name on the Trophy and in all NAHI press releases
Two representatives to help present the Trophy
4 thirty second advertising spots over the Reno Air Races
public address system daily
Name highlighted in NAHI 2015 marketing activities
Donation: $10,000 per Trophy
Presenting Sponsor: Neil A. Armstrong Trophy
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Send 20 students to the event and receive:
10 passes for access to the Reno Air Races
10 full access passes to the NAHI Hospitality Chalet
2 VIP parking passes
Host one dinner party by an Enshrinee of the National Aviation Hall
of Fame (dinner costs provided by sponsor)
Sponsorship: the NEIL A. ARMSTRONG AVIATION HERITAGE TROPHY
Sponsor name on the Trophy and in all NAHI press releases
Plaque on the front of the permanent trophy in the Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum (for year of sponsorship)
Two representatives to help present the Trophy
5 thirty second advertising spots over the Reno Air Races public
address system daily
Name Highlighted in NAHI 2015 marketing activities
Donation: $20,000
Additional Information
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All donations are 100% tax deductable
Donations made payable to:
◦ Reno Air Racing Foundation, dba Pathways to Aviation, a 501c3 non-profit
organization
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Other benefits can be arranged for an additional fee,
including:
◦ Special Reno invitations
◦ Flights in WWII or early jet aircraft
◦ Photo sessions with race pilots/race aircraft
◦ Private meetings with Hall of Fame Enshrinees
◦ Distribution of marketing materials and/or special displays
Sponsor packages do not include hotel rooms, transportation
or meals outside of those provided during the air races
For More Information contact:
Ken Perich
Executive Director
National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Phone: 703-615-3018
E-mail: Ken.perich@perichgroup.com
OR
Pete Parker
Executive Director
Pathways to Aviation
Phone: 775-745-1325
E-mail: pparker@pathwaystoaviation.org