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This page is your one-stop shop for all things sponsorship deliverables and due dates! We’ve included all the due dates for any collateral AHF will need from you, including ads, tote inserts, and more. Below are relevant points of contact for any questions or deliverables. 
Booth Selection: Booth selection will take place in April. A member of our staff will be in touch once a formal date has been announced. The selection order will be based on sponsorship level and payment date within each level.  Quick Links
Diamond Level Below are the benefits you receive as a Diamond sponsor which have specific deadlines you need to note. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. Please note: AHF staff will reach out 2-3 times prompting your staff to provide advertisements by our published deadlines. However, if we don’t hear back, or receive needed materials, you may miss out on critical benefits. Please be sure to bookmark the deadlines below. Unfortunately, AHF cannot extend missed advertisements into the next sponsorship year. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
DIAMOND Annual Benefit
DIAMOND Deadlines & Details
AHF Membership
  • Included: x5 Memberships
Memberships are annual and start in January. Provide the names, emails, and titles of those individuals who wish to have memberships to Hillary Hutchins. Additional BP memberships can be purchased for $230 per person.
Operator Membership Mailing List  
  • Included: x4 Copies with mailing and email addresses
You will receive one per quarter. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. AHF will ask to see a copy of what is being sent prior to sending the list. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database:
  • Q1: April
  • Q2: July
  • Q3: October
  • Q4: January
Website Button Ad
  • Included: x1 Ad -rotates weekly
  • SPECS: 200X200 pixels
Provide advertisement immediately upon confirmed sponsorship to Sarah Bennett. Ad begins January.
Ad in S.O. Connected Magazine
  • Included: x4 Full Page Ads
  • SPECS: 8.5″x11″ (add additional 0.125 for bleed)
Issues and deadlines are as follows:
  • Spring Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Feb. 1)
  • Summer Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad due May 1)
  • Fall Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Aug. 1)
  • Winter Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Nov. 1 – releases in January)
Banner Ad in SO In the Know Monthly Newsletter
  • Included: x1 Banner Ad
  • SPECS: 550w x 180h Pixels (JPEG or PNG)
Select from one of the 12 months from January to December. Selection is on a first come first serve basis for Diamond and then Platinum sponsors.  Ads are due by the 15th of each month.
AHF Webinar Branding/Sponsorship
  • Included: Logo on x1 webinar
Your logo will be shown (non-exclusive) as a sponsor of the webinar. AHF will include you in marketing emails and mention you at the beginning of the webinar as a sponsor. Select from the following webinar options. 2024 webinar topics are outlined below:
  • -January – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -February – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -April – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -June – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -October – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -December – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
Business Partner Directory Listing
  • Included: Listing + applicable categories + logo enhancement
Sponsorship payment & category selections must be received by March 31st to be listed in the Spring edition of the directory. We will update the directory after that, however, we cannot guarantee your inclusion in the initial release/email without confirmed payment and signup by March 31st. MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY – if you don’t make selections in our survey and don’t have previous data included, AHF staff may not have information to include for your company.  Also listed in printed BP Directory copy placed into operator bags at Annual Conference and the year-round searchable digital directory. 
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORT COPIES
  • Included: AHF Year-End Benchmarking Report + “What Keeps Operators Up AT Night” Report
 
Benchmarking Report: Provided at the beginning of the 2nd quarter of the following year to all eligible sponsors from the previous year.  “What Keeps Operators Up At Night” Report: Annual survey of what keeps operators up at night and upcoming trends, interests, and plans. Send before the annual conference to Silver and above sponsors.
DIAMOND Conference Benefits
DIAMOND Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database. 
Booth Selection
  • Included: 10×10 Booth (and any additional purchased)
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment.
  • –AHF will provide shipping labels for product mailings and instructions for storage.
  • –AHF will work to provide prep space for product, a signup sheet will be distributed.
Event Sponsorship Selection
  • Included: Sponsorship of x1 main event + 2-3 minutes podium time
Can select from the following events. Selection will take place during booth selection, please have your preferences ready for that discussion. First come first serve based on booth selection order.
  • Opening Keynote (Exclusive)
  • 2nd Morning Keynote (Exclusive)
  • Closing Keynote (Exclusive)
  • Other major General Sessions (FISH Talks, etc.)- (Exclusive)
  • Celebrate AHF – (Non-exclusive)
Product Placement Selection OR BP Directory Ad
  • Included: x3 Product Placements or Full Pg. BP Directory Ad
Product placements will be made part of main meals or networking breaks during conference. AHF will select where your products are placed within the menu based on the item type and menu needs. We will take preferences into consideration, but want to ensure the menu makes sense for attendees. Typically, we ask that you notify AHF staff of your product(s) and send recipe, or recommended recipe, cards by April 30th.
  • –AHF must have the selected meals, as well as the products to be placed and (if applicable) recipes for transfer to the hotel. 
  • –Products must be mailed to the hotel within AHF’s provided timeline. Timeline will be provided during booth selection. AHF will provide shipping labels.
  • –If sponsoring a reception, or your item requires it we will ask you to provide a small sample for the AHF staff final taste testing at the hotel in the spring. Staff will report back and recommend any changes they feel would be of benefit to your item.
Tote Bag Insert
  • Included: x1 item inserted into operator registration bags (flyer or product)
You can place 1 item into operator registration bags. Inserts can be at your discretion. Examples: Promotional items, clothing, product sample, advertisement, gift with company branding, etc. AHF must approve prior to shipping. AHF staff will provide shipping deadline and instructions (typically 5-6 days before conference).
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x2 Free Licenses
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
Conference Mobile App Recognition
  • Included: x1 push notification sent during conference
Notifications can include up to 140 characters (not words). The text is at your discretion. Push notifications are sent as a notification directly to the mobile phones of attendees urging them to take an action such a visit your booth or explore your website. Must notify AHF of text to push by end of July. 
Logo Branding Opportunities
  • Included: Conference website, all signage, culinary competition signage, mobile app, window or floor cling, wherever a product is placed
AHF will utilize your logo and provided hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level.
  • Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG or .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin in January. Logos are added to the website once payment has been received.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x5 Full Registration passes
Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners.
  • Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250. 
top Platinum Level Below are the benefits you receive as a Platinum sponsor as well as any associated deadlines you need to be aware of. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. Please note: AHF staff will reach out 2-3 times prompting your staff to provide advertisements by our published deadlines. However, if we don’t hear back, or receive needed materials, you may miss out on critical benefits. Please be sure to bookmark the deadlines below. Unfortunately, AHF cannot extend missed advertisements into the next sponsorship year. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
PLATINUM Annual Benefits
PLATINUM Deadlines & Details
AHF Membership
  • Included: x4 Memberships
Memberships are annual and start in January. Provide the names, emails, and titles of those individuals who wish to have memberships to Hillary Hutchins. Additional BP memberships can be purchased for $230 per person.
Operator Membership Mailing List
  • Included: x3 Copies with mailing and email addresses
Choose three quarters below within which to receive lists. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral:
  • Q1: April
  • Q2: July
  • Q3: October
  • Q4: January
Website Button Ad
  • Included: x1 Ad -rotates weekly
  • SPECS: 200X200 pixels
Provide advertisement immediately upon confirmed sponsorship to Sarah Bennett. Ad begins January.
Ad in S.O. Connected Magazine
  • Included: x2 Full Page Ads
  • SPECS: 8.5″x11″ (add additional 0.125 for bleed)
Select two of the following issues per sponsorship year. AHF has limitations on how many ads we can place per issue. Select as soon as possible: Issues and deadlines are as follows:
  • Spring Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Feb. 1)
  • Summer Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad due May 1)
  • Fall Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Aug. 1)
  • Winter Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Nov. 1 – releases in January)
Banner Ad in SO In the Know Monthly Newsletter
  • Included: x1 Banner Ad
  • SPECS: 550w x 180h Pixels (JPEG or PNG)
Select from one of the 12 months from January to December. Selection is on a first come first serve basis for Diamond and then Platinum sponsors. Ads are due by the 15th of each month.
AHF Webinar Branding/Sponsorship
  • Included: Logo on x1 webinar
Your logo will be shown (non-exclusive) as a sponsor of the webinar. AHF will include you in marketing emails and mention you at the beginning of the webinar as a sponsor. Select from the following webinar options. 2024 webinar topics are outlined below:
  • -January – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -February – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -April – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -June – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -October – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
  • -December – Topic/Learning Domain TBD
Business Partner Directory Listing
  • Included: Listing + applicable categories
Sponsorship payment & category selections must be received by March 31st to be listed in the Spring edition of the directory. We will update the directory after that, however, we cannot guarantee your inclusion in the initial release/email without confirmed payment and signup by March 31st. MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY – if you don’t make selections in our survey and don’t have previous data included, AHF staff may not have information to include for your company. Also listed in printed BP Directory copy placed into operator bags at Annual Conference and the year-round searchable digital directory.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORT COPIES
  • Included: AHF Year-End Benchmarking Report + “What Keeps Operators Up AT Night” Report
Benchmarking Report: Provided at the beginning of the 2nd quarter of the following year to all eligible sponsors from the previous year.  “What Keeps Operators Up At Night” Report: Annual survey of what keeps operators up at night and upcoming trends, interests, and plans. Send before the annual conference to Silver and above sponsors. 
PLATINUM Conference Benefits
PLATINUM Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database. 
Booth Selection
  • Included: 10×10 Booth (and any additional purchased)
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment.
  • -AHF will provide shipping labels for product mailings and instructions for storage.
  • -AHF will work to provide prep space for product, a signup sheet will be distributed.
Event Introduction or Expanded BP Directory Ad
  • Included: 1-2 minute introduction of concurrent or pre-conference session OR expanded BP Directory Ad.
Sponsor will select one individual to introduce a concurrent session or pre-conference session. First come first serve basis, selected during booth selection. AHF needs to know who will perform the introduction by Mid-July. If you wish you can expand into a BP Directory ad instead (or expand your existing ad space in the directory) in place of this benefit.
Product Placement Selection OR BP Directory Ad
  • Included: x2 Product Placements or Half-Page BP Directory Ad
Product placements will be made part of main meals or networking breaks during conference. AHF will select where your products are placed within the menu based on the item type and menu needs. We will take preferences into consideration, but want to ensure the menu makes sense for attendees. Typically, we ask that you notify AHF staff of your product(s) and send recipe, or recommended recipe, cards by April 30th. –AHF must have the selected meals, as well as the products to be placed and (if applicable) recipes for transfer to the hotel. –Products must be mailed to the hotel within AHF’s provided timeline. Timeline will be provided during booth selection. AHF will provide shipping labels. –If sponsoring a reception, or your item requires it we will ask you to provide a small sample for the AHF staff final taste testing at the hotel in the spring. Staff will report back and recommend any changes they feel would be of benefit to your item.
Tote Bag Insert
  • Included: x1 item inserted into operator registration bags (flyer or product)
You can place 1 item into operator registration bags. Inserts can be at your discretion. Examples: Promotional items, clothing, product sample, advertisement, gift with company branding, etc. AHF must approve prior to shipping. AHF staff will provide shipping deadline and instructions (typically 5-6 days before conference).
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x1 Free License
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
Conference Mobile App Recognition
  • Included: x1 Rotating Banner Ad
  • Supported file types: JPEG, JPG, PNG, or GIF only
  • Recommended size: 1464 x 420 pixels
Banner ads are promotional advertisements that cycle across the top of AHF’s Conference Mobile App every three to fifteen seconds. AHF must receive your ad by mid-July.
Logo Branding Opportunities
  • Included: Conference website, main area signage, mobile app, window or floor cling, wherever a product is placed
AHF will utilize your logo and provided a hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level.
  • Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin January or when payment is recieved.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x4 Full Registration passes
  • Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners. Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250.
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Gold Level

Below are the benefits you receive as a Gold sponsor as well as any associated deadlines you need to be aware of. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. Please note: AHF staff will reach out 2-3 times prompting your staff to provide advertisements by our published deadlines. However, if we don’t hear back, or receive needed materials, you may miss out on critical benefits. Please be sure to bookmark the deadlines below. Unfortunately, AHF cannot extend missed advertisements into the next sponsorship year. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
GOLD Annual Benefits
GOLD Deadlines & Details
AHF Membership
  • Included: x3 Memberships
Memberships are annual and start in January. Provide the names, emails, and titles of those individuals who wish to have memberships to Hillary Hutchins. Additional BP memberships can be purchased for $230 per person.
Operator Membership Mailing List  
  • Included: x2 Copies with mailing and email addresses
Choose two quarters below within which to receive lists. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. AHF will ask to see a copy of what is being sent prior to sending the list. May not add contacts to a permanent: emailing/mailing database:
  • Q1: April
  • Q2: July
  • Q3: October
  • Q4: January
Ad in S.O. Connected Magazine
  • Included: x1 Full Page Ad
  • SPECS: 8.5″x11″ (add additional 0.125 for bleed)
Select one of the following issues per sponsorship year. AHF has limitations on how many ads we can place per issue. Select as soon as possible: 2024 Issues and deadlines are as follows:
  • -Spring Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Feb. 1)
  • -Summer Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad due May 1)
  • -Fall Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Aug. 1)
  • -Winter Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Nov. 1 – releases in January)
Business Partner Directory Listing
  • Included: Listing + applicable categories
Sponsorship payment & category selections must be received by March 31st to be listed in the Spring edition of the directory. We will update the directory after that, however, we cannot guarantee your inclusion in the initial release/email without confirmed payment and signup by March 31st. MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY – if you don’t make selections in our survey and don’t have previous data included, AHF staff may not have information to include for your company. Also listed in printed BP Directory copy placed into operator bags at Annual Conference and the year-round searchable digital directory.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORT COPIES
  • Included: AHF Year-End Benchmarking Report + “What Keeps Operators Up AT Night” Report
 
Benchmarking Report: Provided at the beginning of the 2nd quarter of the following year to all eligible sponsors from the previous year.  “What Keeps Operators Up At Night” Report: Annual survey of what keeps operators up at night and upcoming trends, interests, and plans. Send before the annual conference to Silver and above sponsors. 
GOLD Conference Benefits
GOLD Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database.
Booth Selection
  • Included: 10×10 Booth (and any additional purchased)
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment. –AHF will provide shipping labels for product mailings and instructions for storage. –AHF will work to provide prep space for product, a signup sheet will be distributed.
Product Placement Selection OR BP Directory Ad
  • Included: x1 Product Placements or Quarter Page BP Directory Ad
Product placements will be made part of main meals or networking breaks during conference. AHF will select where your products are placed within the menu based on the item type and menu needs. We will take preferences into consideration, but want to ensure the menu makes sense for attendees. Typically, we ask that you notify AHF staff of your product(s) and send recipe, or recommended recipe, cards by April 30th. –AHF must have the selected meals, as well as the products to be placed and (if applicable) recipes for transfer to the hotel. –Products must be mailed to the hotel within AHF’s provided timeline. Timeline will be provided during booth selection. AHF will provide shipping labels. –If sponsoring a reception, or your item requires it we will ask you to provide a small sample for the AHF staff final taste testing at the hotel in the spring. Staff will report back and recommend any changes they feel would be of benefit to your item.
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x1 Free License
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
Logo Branding Opportunities
  • Included: Conference website, main area signage, mobile app, wherever a product is placed
AHF will utilize your logo and provided hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level. Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG or .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin in January. Logos are added to the website once payment has been received.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x3 Full Registration passes
Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners. Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250.
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Silver Level

Below are the benefits you receive as a Silver sponsor as well as any associated deadlines you need to be aware of. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. Please note: AHF staff will reach out 2-3 times prompting your staff to provide advertisements by our published deadlines. However, if we don’t hear back, or receive needed materials, you may miss out on critical benefits. Please be sure to bookmark the deadlines below. Unfortunately, AHF cannot extend missed advertisements into the next sponsorship year. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
SILVER Annual Benefits
SILVER Deadlines & Details
AHF Membership
  • Included: x2 Memberships
Memberships are annual and start in January. Provide the names, emails, and titles of those individuals who wish to have memberships to Hillary Hutchins. Additional BP memberships can be purchased for $230 per person.  
Operator Membership Mailing List  
  • Included: x2 Copies with mailing and email addresses
Choose two quarters below within which to receive lists. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral:
  • Q1: April
  • Q2: July
  • Q3: October
  • Q4: January
Ad in S.O. Connected Magazine
  • Included: x1 Half Page Ad
  • SPECS: Vertical 3.5″x10″ OR Horizontal 7.5″x4.75″ (no bleeds)
Select one of the following issues per sponsorship year. AHF has limitations on how many ads we can place per issue. Select as soon as possible: 2024 Issues and deadlines are as follows:
  • Spring Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Feb. 1)
  • Summer Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad due May 1)
  • Fall Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Aug. 1)
  • Winter Issue – Theme/Topic TBD (Ad Due Nov. 1 – releases in January)
Business Partner Directory Listing
  • Included: Listing + applicable categories
Sponsorship payment & category selections must be received by March 31st to be listed in the Spring edition of the directory. We will update the directory after that, however, we cannot guarantee your inclusion in the initial release/email without confirmed payment and signup by March 31st. MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY – if you don’t make selections in our survey and don’t have previous data included, AHF staff may not have information to include for your company. Also listed in printed BP Directory copy placed into operator bags at Annual Conference and the year-round searchable digital directory.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORT COPIES
  • Included: AHF Year-End Benchmarking Report + “What Keeps Operators Up AT Night” Report
 
Benchmarking Report: Provided at the beginning of the 2nd quarter of the following year to all eligible sponsors from the previous year. “What Keeps Operators Up At Night” Report: Annual survey of what keeps operators up at night and upcoming trends, interests, and plans. Send before the annual conference to Silver and above sponsors.
SILVER Conference Benefits
SILVER Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database.
Booth Selection
  • Included: 10×10 Booth (and any additional purchased)
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment. –AHF will provide shipping labels for product mailings and instructions for storage. –AHF will work to provide prep space for product, a signup sheet will be distributed.
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x1 Free License
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
Logo Branding Opportunities
  • Included: Conference website, main area signage, mobile app.
AHF will utilize your logo and provided hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level.
  • Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG or .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin in January. Logos are added to the website once payment has been received.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x2 Full Registration passes
Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners. Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250.
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Bronze Level

Below are the benefits you receive as a Bronze sponsor as well as any associated deadlines you need to be aware of. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. Please note: AHF staff will reach out 2-3 times prompting your staff to provide advertisements by our published deadlines. However, if we don’t hear back, or receive needed materials, you may miss out on critical benefits. Please be sure to bookmark the deadlines below. Unfortunately, AHF cannot extend missed advertisements into the next sponsorship year. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
BRONZE Annual Benefits
BRONZE Deadlines & Details
AHF Membership
  • Included: x1 Memberships
Memberships are annual and start in January. Provide the names, emails, and titles of those individuals who wish to have memberships to Hillary Hutchins. Additional BP memberships can be purchased for $230 per person.  
Operator Membership Mailing List
  • Included: x1 Copy with mailing and email addresses
Choose one of the quarters below within which to receive lists. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral:
  • Q1: April
  • Q2: July
  • Q3: October
  • Q4: January
BRONZE Conference Benefits
BRONZE Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database.
Booth Selection
  • Included: 10×10 Booth (and any additional purchased)
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment. –AHF will provide shipping labels for product mailings and instructions for storage. –AHF will work to provide prep space for product, a signup sheet will be distributed.
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x1 Free License
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
LOGO BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Included: In applicable conference signage, mobile app, website
AHF will utilize your logo and provided hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level.
  • Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG or .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin in January. Logos are added to the website once payment has been received.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x1 Full Registration pass and 1 Tradeshow Only pass.
Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners.
  • Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250.
  • Tradeshow-only passes provide access to set up, work, and breakdown the tradeshow/exhibit hall. It does not provide access to reception, sessions, or other events. Please upgrade for full access. 

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Exhibitor Only Level

Below are the benefits you receive as an Exhibitor as well as any associated deadlines you need to be aware of. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
Exhibit Conference Benefits
Exhibit Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database.
Booth Selection
  • Included: 10×10 Booth (and any additional purchased)
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment. –AHF will provide shipping labels for product mailings and instructions for storage. –AHF will work to to provide prep space for products you will be serving, a signup sheet will be distributed.
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x1 Free License
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
LOGO BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Included: In applicable conference signage, mobile app, conference website
AHF will utilize your logo and provided hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level.
  • Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG or .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin in January. Logos are added to the website once payment has been received.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x2 Tradeshow Only pass.
Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners.
  • Tradeshow-only passes provide access to set up, work, and breakdown the tradeshow/exhibit hall. It does not provide access to reception, sessions, or other events. Please upgrade for full access. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250. 
  • Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250.

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New/Emerging Brand Sponsor Level

Below are the benefits you receive as a New/Emerging Brand Sponsor as well as any associated deadlines you need to be aware of. For the full list of benefits you receive, please review your contract or the 2024 Prospectus. If you need assistance, please reach out Leah Reily, Executive Director, at lreily@healthcarefoodservice.org.
New/Emerging Sponsor Conference Benefits
New Emerging Sponsor Deadlines & Details
Pre & Post Conference Attendee Lists
  • Included: Mail & Email Addresses
Send 1 piece of mailed or emailed collateral per list. Sent at least 2 weeks before and after the conference as an excel file. Can use for x1 mailed or emailed piece of collateral. May not add contacts to a permanent emailing/mailing database.
Booth Selection
  • Included: x1 High-Boy Table
Selection will take place in April. Selection is done by sponsorship level & date of payment. – New Emerging Brand tables are meant for networking, product and equipment cannot be displayed. – AHF will provide an identification sign for your area – Table will come with x2 chairs.
Lead Scanning License(s)
  • Included: x1 Free License
We will distribute instructions and access to your scanning app at least 2 weeks before the event.
LOGO BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Included: In applicable conference signage, mobile app, conference website
AHF will utilize your logo and provided hyperlink in all applicable locations based on your sponsorship level.
  • Must provide a high-resolution logo in .JPEG or .PNG AND .EPS format upon sponsorship sign-up. Website listings will begin in January. Logos are added to the website once payment has been received.
Conference Registration
  • Included: x1 Tradeshow Only pass.
Registration typically opens in early March to all attendees, including business partners.
  • Tradeshow-only passes provide access to set up, work, and breakdown the tradeshow/exhibit hall. It does not provide access to reception, sessions, or other events. Please upgrade for full access. You can also purchase an opening reception pass for your tradeshow-only attendees for $250. 
  • Sponsors will receive one-time use coupon codes to redeem their complimentary passes. Additional passes can then be purchased at your discretion. Full passes are $1,100 and tradeshow-only passes are $250.
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