Shareyour Message with Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals

ShareYour Message with Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals

Sponsorship of the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Convention and Exposition creates an exceptional opportunity to communicate with nutrition and dietetics professionals in Arizona.

The convention and exposition is a cost-effective methodto make nutrition leaders and decision makers aware of services or products you offer. Through face-to-face contact, you can build on existing relationships and develop new ones.

The AZAND Annual Convention andExposition

TheArizonaAcademyofNutritionandDietetics(AZAND)AnnualNutritionConventionExposition is theleading convention for nutrition professionals in Arizona. The 200-plus attendees are lookingfor cutting-edge nutrition products andsolutions that they can use in their profession and share with consumers. AZAND offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for organizations, which are aligned with our missionand vision statements (see page 2). In general, the Arizona Academy associates with food suppliers and sponsors that promote healthy eating based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Take advantage of this opportunity to reach a broad spectrum of AZANDmembers:

Practitioners in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other clinicalsettings
Directors and managers in foodservice operations that make buyingdecisions
Consultants to food companies, corporations, websites, public relationfirms
Members of the media in print, television, websites andblogosphere
Counselors in private practice
Nutrition researchers
Educators in colleges, universities and culinaryschools
Public health and community-basedprofessionals
Sales and marketing professionals

Choose Your Sponsorship Level

We offermultiple levels of sponsorship with variedbenefits and we can work with you to customize a level of sponsorship that is mutually beneficial. Please review the matrix on page 3and select the sponsorship level right for you and your organization. As an exhibitor, you may provide samples, promotional items and printed materials when the attendees visit your table throughout the day.

Who We Are

The Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics(AZAND)

AZAND is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With nearly 74,000 members,theAcademy is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals and promotesoptimalnutrition and well-being for all people. For more information about the Academy,visit Most members are Registered Dietitians (RD) or DieteticTechnicians, Registered (DTR), and AZAND also includes allied health professionals and students indietetics programs. For information about AZAND, visit

AZAND MissionStatement

Our mission is to lead the future of dietetics inArizona.

AZAND VisionStatement

AZAND members are the most valued source of food and nutrition information inArizona.

About the Academy of Nutrition andDietetics

TheAcademyofNutritionandDietetics(formerlytheAmericanDieteticAssociation)wasfoundedin 1917, and is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academyis committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics throughresearch, education andadvocacy.

Mission — Empowering members to be the nation's food and nutritionleaders

Vision — Optimizing the nation's health through food andnutrition

2018 Expo Sponsorship / Exhibitor Levels

Sponsorship Level

Benefits of Sponsorship Level

Recogni-

tion at start of session

Company name and logo on program cover

Company name and logo in program

Website link from AZAND website

2 sponsors may attend educational sessions and meals

1 sponsor may attend educational sessions and meals

Vendor table: Draped table plus 2 chairs

MEMBER EDUCATION

Keynote speaker

$3,000

Breakout speaker

$2,000

MEALS, REFRESHMENTS & RECEPTION*

Lunch

$3,500

Breakfast

$1,500

Refreshment break

$1,000

EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Platinum

$ 525

Gold

$ 350

Non-profit1

$ 200

Dietary Practice Group

$ 175

AZAND member-owned company2

$ 150

1 501 (C)3 or 501 (C)6 organization

2 AZAND Member with a privately owned business operating in Arizona

*Sponsored Member Meals andRefreshments

AZAND offers sponsors the opportunity to support these events at the convention.Sponsors receive public recognition during the announcements, display of promotional materials at buffetareas, and a potential opportunity to have their food and beverage products as part of the menu (additionalcosts may apply per venue). Sponsors may also speak to the entire group for a few minutes duringtheir respective breakfast, lunch or evening reception.

Promote Your Business with Web Site and Program Recognition

All sponsors receive recognition of sponsorship; however when you sponsor the meeting atPlatinum Level or above,you have the opportunity to have your organization’s logo appear on the AZAND web site with a link to yours. The earlier you complete payment for sponsorship, the greater your visibility to web site visitors.

After receipt of your commitment and payment, a representative will provide specifications for logos. Once your logo and web site URL are received, we will update the home page of

RaffleItems

Please consider making a donation (gift baskets, gift certificates, etc.) for ourraffle, whichsupports the AZAND scholarship program.

SPONSOR / EXHIBITORINFORMATION

Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, AnnualMeeting

June 8, 2018:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel –1175 W Route 66, Flagstaff, Az 86001

Conference Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Space

Each exhibit space has a draped table and twochairs. Rates are for onetable. Additionaltables are $100 each

RegistrationDeadline

Payment in full with signed commitment is requiredto reserve space on or May 10, 2018. See payment information and options below.

Exhibitor Set-UpTime

Set up will be available one hour before theconferencestarts on Fridaymorning.

ElectricalArrangements

Bring power strips or extension cordsas needed. If you have specific electrical needs, please send a message

Handouts/Samples forAttendees

As a sponsor with a booth, you are welcome to providesamples toattendees.

Prize drawings

Feel free to have prizes available atyour booth to give away to lucky attendees at theend of the convention. Please provide your own container in whichto collect business cards or entry forms for thedrawing.

Logo Specifications

For sponsorship level providing web and print recognition, you will need to submit an appropriate JPEG file. For details, email

Additional Exhibitor Attendees

1-2 exhibitors are included based on sponsorship level. Additional are $65.00 per person.

Payment methods:

On Line Credit Card:Payments are at and add the appropriate option your cart, then pay with credit card.

Check by Mail: Make check payable to AZAND. Send check and registration form to:

AZAND, c/o Margaret Tate, RDN, MS, 16398 N OachsDr Surprise, AZ 85374

Full paymentmustbemadebyMay 10,2018inordertoreserveanexhibittableattheArizonaAcademyofNutritionandDieteticsAnnualMeeting EXPO. No refunds for cancellation of exhibit tables will bemadeafter May 10,2018.

Questions? Contact the AZAND Executive Director, Margaret Tateat

Complete the form on the next page to formalize your commitment and submit byMay 10, 2018

SPONSOR/EXHIBITORCOMMITMENT

Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, AnnualMeeting

June 8, 2018: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – 1175 W Route 66, Flagstaff, Az 86001

Please respond by May 10, 2018.

Contact Name: Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email:

Description of Product/Service: (50 WORDS OR LESS):

Platinum, $550 / Keynote speaker sponsorship, $3000
Gold, $375 / Breakout speaker sponsorship, $2000
Non-profit exhibitor, $200 / Lunch sponsor, $3,500
Dietary Practice Group $175 / Breakfast sponsor, $1,500
Member-owned business, $150 / Refreshment break sponsor, $1,000
Additional expo table, $100
Raffle item to donate / Description:

Pleaseemailorfaxyourcompletedregistrationformto: or fax623-476-5501

Payment methods:

On Line Credit Card:Payments are at add the appropriate option your cart, then pay with credit card.

Check by Mail: Make check payable to AZAND. Send check and registration form to:

AZAND, c/o Margaret Tate, RDN, MS, 16398 N OachsDr, Surprise, AZ 85374

Contact Name (print) / Contact Signature / Date

For office use only: Date Form/Payment received ______