2026 Diamond Journalism Awards Sponsorship Opportunities

HEADLINE SPONSOR
Investment: $2,500
Logo on promotional material and program, listed as “presented by”
Opportunity for representative to speak for 7 minutes at the event and participate in awards distribution
Opportunity for a full-page ad in the program (must be submitted camera-ready)
Permitted display of large professionally printed sign at venue and informational booth at the event along with the opportunity to offer swag for attendees
Table for 8 at the event with premium seating (additional tables $250)

BYLINE SPONSORS
Investment: $2,000
Logo on promotional material and program
Announced from the podium as a sponsor
Opportunity for a full-page ad in the program (must be submitted camera-ready)
Opportunity to provide swag for attendees
Table for 8 at the event with premium seating (additional tables $250)

DEADLINE SPONSORS
Investment: $1,250
Logo on promotional material and program
Announced from the podium as a sponsor
Opportunity for a 1/2-page ad in the program (must be submitted camera-ready)
Opportunity to provide swag for attendees
Table for 8 at the event with premium seating (additional tables $250)

ASSIGNMENT SPONSORS
Investment: $800
Logo in program
Announced from the podium as a sponsor
Opportunity for a 1/2-page ad in the program (must be submitted camera-ready)
Opportunity to provide swag items for event attendees
Table for 8 at the event

SIGN-OFF SPONSORS
Investment: $500
Logo in program
Announced from the podium as a sponsor
Opportunity for a 1/4-page ad in the program (must be submitted camera-ready)
Opportunity to provide swag items for event attendees
Four tickets to the event

HOT OFF THE PRESS SPONSOR
Investment: Printing of programs and certificates, up to $750
Full-page ad in the program
Logo on all promotional material
200-word write-up in program noting printing services offered
Announced from the podium as a sponsor
Opportunity to provide swag items for event attendees
Four tickets to the event

TABLE PACKAGE
Investment: $280 (Early Bird) or $320
Table for 8 at the event

DOOR PRIZES
Provide an item valued $25 or more to be given away at the event

CONGRATULATORY ADS
1/4 page: $300
1/8 page: $150
Printed in the program (must be submitted camera-ready)

EARLY BIRD TICKETS
$35 through Tuesday, June 30.

TICKETS
$40 starting Wednesday, July 1.

*All program ads will also be shared once on Arkansas SPJ social media

Have another idea? Contact us at arkansasspj@gmail.com for a customized package.