Valley Forward's Livability Summit will celebrate the organization's 40th anniversary year with pioneers of the sustainability movement - Ralph Nader and Ed Begley Jr. Like our Association, they embraced environmental stewardship long before it went mainstream.

Our sixth annual event on April 16, 2009 will be held as a half-day conference focusing on the theme "Healthy Environment - Healthy Economy". Hundreds of business and civic leaders attend the summit, which this year will advocate sustainable capitalism, focusing on energy, new technologies, transportation, green building, financial incentives and more. In addition to nationally recognized keynotes, panel presentations will bring local experts together for an interactive dialogue. Valley Forward's Resource Area will also spotlight local sustainability initiatives with informational booths and displays

Ralph Nader, presidential candidate and founder of the Green Party, has been honored by Time magazine as "One of the 100 Most Influential Americans of the Twentieth Century," and recently as "One of the 100 Most Influential Figures in American History," by The Atlantic. He was instrumental in creating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Ed Begley Jr., actor and activist, takes personal responsibility for the environment to a degree few individuals can match. He is the co-star of the hit HGTV series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of "living green" on Discovery's new network Planet Green. One of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America, his theme, Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live, resonates with audiences worldwide.

• Company logo prominently displayed on VFA's Livability Summit invitations, which will be sent to business and civic leaders
• Company logo prominently featured in the event program
• Company logo prominently featured in event banners and signage
• Logo identification as a major partner of Livability Summit on VFA's website
• Recognition in all media materials and spotlighted in VFA's Livability Summit public relations campaign
• Sponsorship recognition in the Mar/April issue of VFA's Update e-newsletter
• One display booth in a prominent location at VFA's Livability Summit
• Recognition as a major sponsor in opening remarks of program
• Representation on event planning committee
• Table of 10 in a prominent location at the half-day Summit, including a Continental breakfast and luncheon

• Name identification on VFA's Livability Summit invitations, which will be sent to business and civic leaders
• Company logo featured in the event program
• Company name featured on event banners and signage
• Name identification as a major partner of Livability Summit on VFA's website
• Recognition in select media materials
• Sponsorship recognition in the March/April issue of VFA's Update e-newsletter
• One display booth at VFA's Livability Summit
• Recognition as a major sponsor in opening remarks of program
• Representation on event planning committee
• Five seats at the half-day Summit, including a Continental breakfast and luncheon

• Name identification in event program
• Company name featured on event signage
• Recognition in select press release
• One display booth at VFA's Livability Summit
• Representation on event planning committee
• Two seats at the half-day Summit, including a Continental breakfast and luncheon

• Name identification on signage at VFA's Livability Summit
• One display booth at VFA's Livability Summit
• Representation on event planning committee
• One seat at the half-day Summit, including a Continental breakfast and luncheon

Valley Forward's 29th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards program will recognize outstanding contributions to the environment in several categories. It will culminate in a September 12 banquet at The Westin Kierland Resort and is typically attended by 800 business and civic leaders, including local, state and federal dignitaries.

Design professionals, property owners, municipalities, corporations, educators, artists, environmental consultants and others eagerly seek Valley Forward's Environmental Excellence Awards. Winners in the program are featured in a Valleywide traveling display exhibited in high traffic, prominent public facilities throughout the year. The program, winners and sponsors are spotlighted in a comprehensive media relations campaign that has included widespread publicity in The Arizona Republic, Tribune Newspapers, The Business Journal and Arizona Business Magazine.

• Company name recognition on invitation sent to 6,000 business and civic leaders
  (Environmental Sustainability Partners will be listed as hosts of our post event celebration following awards banquet)
• Corporate logo prominently displayed at awards gala as an Environmental
  Sustainability Partner
• Company recognition in all advance press materials and in a press packet to be
  distributed at the event
• Partner recognition at post-event celebration following awards gala
• Sponsorship recognition in the Aug./Sept. issue of VFA’s Update newsletter
• Corporate logo prominently displayed in Awards Booklet as a Environmental Sustainability Partner
• Corporate logo prominently featured in Dinner Program as a Environmental Sustainability Partner
• Corporate logo prominently featured by itself on screen during dinner
• Corporate logo included in multimedia presentation introducing awards gala
• Corporate logo featured in the listing of EEA winners on Valley Forward's Website
• Table of 10 at the event

• Corporate logo prominently displayed in Awards Booklet as a Crescordia Underwriter
• Corporate logo featured in Dinner Program as a Crescordia Underwriter
• Corporate logo prominently featured by itself on dual screens during dinner
• Corporate logo included in multimedia presentation introducing awards gala
• Corporate logo featured in the listing of EEA winners on Valley Forward's Website

• Name identification in Awards Booklet as a Booklet Sponsor
• Recognition in the Dinner Program as an Awards Booklet Sponsor
• Company name in slide presentation at the awards banquet
• Company name included in grouped listing of underwriters periodically displayed on
  dual screens during dinner

• All Contributors of $500 or more will be listed as special friends in the Awards Dinner Program.

Valley Forward will present its sixth annual EarthFest Educators Night for teachers on October 29, 2009 at The Phoenix Zoo. Hundreds of K-12 teachers from throughout Arizona typically attend this important program. They will preview environmental education exhibits and enjoy a fun-filled evening, complete with refreshments, displays and activities, and networking.

Valley Forward will also provide participating teachers an environmental education tool as a giveaway featuring resources and information on such topics as water conservation, energy, recycling, air quality, transportation, open space and land use planning. In addition, we will announce Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Grant, offering teachers an opportunity to apply for more than $5,000 in environmental education funding for classroom activities, programs, field trips, curriculum, etc.

• Title recognition on invitation and event program, i.e. Valley Forward and (XYZ Company) Present EarthFest Educators Night
• Title recognition on teacher giveaway to be distributed at event
• Title recognition on event signage
• Title recognition on Valley Forward website
• Participation in remarks at event
• Prominent exhibit space in VIP area of Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night

• Logo identification on invitation and event program
• Logo identification on teacher giveaway to be distributed at event
• Logo identification on event signage
• Logo identification on Valley Forward website
• Recognition in remarks at event
• Prominent exhibit space in VIP area of Valley Forward's EarthFest Educators Night
• 10% of funding will go towards our EarthFest Education Grant for teachers in K-12Night

• Name identification in event program
• Name identification on event signage
• Name identification on Valley Forward website
• Recognition in remarks at event
• Display table at Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night
• 10% of funding will go towards our EarthFest Education Grant for teachers in K-12

• Listed as special friend in program
• Display table at Valley Forward’s EarthFest Educators Night
• 10% of funding will go towards our EarthFest Education Grant for teachers in K-12

• Jamie Clarke, adventurist and author
• Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize winning author, scientist and professor
• Larry Winget, a Pitbull of professional development and best-selling author
• Erin Brockovich, an environmentalist whose life was featured in a movie
• Jeff Corwin, of Animal Planet
• David Breashears; mountaineer and IMAX film producer
• Bruce Babbitt, former Secretary of the Interior and Arizona Governor
• Dr. Mae Jemison, the first female astronaut of color
• Robert Kennedy, Jr., attorney and Riverkeeper

• Company logo prominently displayed on 5,000 invitations, which will be sent to community and business leaders
• Company logo featured in the 500 event programs
• Logo identification on Annual Luncheon page of VFA website
• Company recognition in all advance press materials and in a press packet to be distributed at the event
• Company recognition at the event
• Logo identification on banner to be displayed at event
• Sponsorship recognition in the Nov/Dec issue of VFA's Update e-newsletter
• Table of 10 at the event

• Company name featured in the 500 event programs
• Name identification on Annual Luncheon page of VFA website
• Company recognition in all advance press materials and in a press packet to be distributed at the event
• Company recognition at the event
• Name identification on banner to be displayed at event
• Table of 10 at the event

Valley Forward's official e-newsletter is published quarterly and highlights association members and activities, as well as news and information about environmental and quality of life issues.

2009 Online Quarterly Publication:
January/February
March/April
August/September
November/December

• Feature story in Online Newsletter (75-words)
• Tout your company – its products and services, community relations activities and environmental message
• Logo and/or artwork included
• Live web link to your company's web site

• Includes: Company logo on luncheon invitation
• Company recognition in remarks at event
• Table of 10 at event

• Individual Seating for Luncheon: $45
• Individual Seating for four Luncheons $180 ($45 per person)
• Table of 10 at each Luncheon: $430
• Table of 10 for each of four Luncheons: $1,720

Valley Forward's "Just for the Fun of It" Mixers provide a networking opportunity for members and guests in a unique setting featuring a complimentary reception and event theme in keeping with our mission of environmental stewardship. Displays and exhibits are sometimes featured at these mixers, depending on the theme and overall program.

Sponsorship of these events are offered on a first come, first served basis. Sponsors must provide a complimentary venue that can accommodate a minimum of 200+ attendees, an assortment of light appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks. Valley Forward will work with the sponsoring organization to create an invitation that is both mailed and electronically distributed. The invitation is sent to Valley Forward's database of nearly 1,000 members and prospects; sponsors may also distribute the invitation to their own list. Attendance has typically ranged from 200 to 400 guests. Valley Forward manages all event registration and assists in set-up the day of the event. All costs associated with the mixer are managed and paid by the sponsor and vary depending on the size and theme of each event. Interested sponsors should contact Valley Forward at:
(602) 240-2408.