Gold Coast Sports Star Awards 2024

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

More than an awards night

The 2032 Olympics is only nine short years away and presents a rare opportunity for a young, dynamic city like the Gold Coast.

All sectors of our community must unite and take responsibility to ensure our city obtains maximum health, social and economic benefits which will flow from these Games. The Gold Coast Sports Star Awards are an essential ingredient in this endeavour and support from all sectors of the Gold Coast community is vital.

Our aspiration for this event is to have at least 1000 attendees, celebrating our citizens’ sporting achievements on and off the field, inspiring our youth and engendering civic pride with a strong sense of purpose and identity.

The success of this special occasion will be commensurate with the Gold Coast community’s ability to maximize all the opportunities the 2032 Olympics will present. I hope you will support and promote the 55th Gold Coast Sports Star Awards being held on 9 March 2024 by becoming a sponsor, purchasing a table or at the very least buying a seat.

Thank you,

Geoff Smith
Chair, Sports Gold Coast

Geoff Smith, Chairman, Sports Gold Coast

Gold Coast Sport Star Awards

The goal of the awards is to recognise and promote the outstanding sports achievements and sport personalities in our magnificent city.

In 1968, a small group of business and sports leaders founded the Gold Coast Branch of the Sportsmen’s Association of Australia (Queensland). The branch nominated a Gold Coast sportsperson as Queensland Sportsman of the Year for the Walter Lindrum Award (known as the Lindy Awards).

When the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame was established in 1999, the Gold Coast Sportsman’s Association passed responsibility to the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame to ensure continuity of the award.

The Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame preserves the great history of Gold Coast sport and ensures the legacy created by our past sports stars and business leaders is continued.

In 2016, Sports Gold Coast decided to support the Hall of Fame by underwriting a special Sports Star Awards night, lifting its profile with a gala event to honour the city’s sporting achievements and engender local pride.

Through our members and sponsors, Sports Gold Coast, has supported the awards by purchasing tables or sponsoring the event, which has grown from 310 attendees to 575. In 2024 we’re expecting 700.

WATCH: A short clip of the 2021 awards night

About Sports Gold Coast

Connecting businesses, clubs and communities to build a world-class sporting city.

Sports Gold Coast provides a platform for business owners to unite in the development of sport in collaboration with all levels of government, together with both the education and sport sectors.

Our aim is to use sport to promote our lifestyle and sporting culture, along with our ability to host prestigious national and international events. If our city wants to be among the top cities on the planet in the future, then lifestyle, health and wellbeing are essential in attracting the best businesses and the brightest minds.

Incorporated June 2015, Sports Gold Coast Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation comprised of business leaders across the city, ranging from young entrepreneurs to established companies.

Our members have access to an exclusive group of businesses, corporate identities, teams, athletes, sport governing bodies and government.

Each has a pivotal role to play in influencing the future of our city’s sporting culture, image and reputation.

About Sports Gold Coast
Gold Coast Sport Star Awards

Award Categories

The awards also acknowledge the contribution of major sporting events which contribute to the promotion of our city, such as the Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast Marathon, V8 Supercars, etc.

 

  • Sports Star of The Year
  • Para-Sport Sports Star of The Year
  • Daphne Pirie, AO MBE Spirit of Sport Medalists
  • Gold Coast Bulletin Junior Sports Star of the Year
  • Eximm Sport Junior Volunteer of the Year
  • City Of Gold Coast Mayor’s Sports Award
  • Hot Tomato/MyGC People’s Choice Award
  • Use of Sport Technology or Innovation Award
  • Sports Photographs of the Year (professional & amateur)
  • Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame Media Award

WHO IS IN THE ROOM

A top-class gala dinner, the Sports Star of the Year Awards are attended by sportspeople, athletes and sporting clubs, along with local individuals and teams who are participating at international, national, state, regional and local competition levels.

Many representatives of the local and state media will be in the room, along with members from all levels of government.

As the gala dinner is strongly supported by Gold Coast businesses and the city’s education sector, it presents as a superb networking opportunity to nurture existing relationships, or create new connections with like-minded people.

EVENT MEDIA

Traditional Media
Gold Coast Bulletin • 102.9 Hot Tomato • Ch 7 Gold Coast

Social Media
Sports Gold Coast Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn • Hall of Fame Facebook • Media outlet social accounts.

Video & Audio News Releases
Sports Gold Coast will record and distribute video and audio news releases (VNRs/ANRs) for all pre-event media opportunities and a post event package. All clips will be repurposed for social media use and sharing.

WHY GET INVOLVED

We need support for the awards from local businesspeople who understand and appreciate the positive impact sport has on a community and how it promotes social cohesion, healthy choices and active lifestyles.

Sport is good for business on many levels. We already know the positive economic impact of hosting major events, but building our region into the go-to destination for training and development, as well as major events, will help shape the future of the of the Gold Coast.

Of course you can purchase a seat or table and enjoy a fantastic evening at the Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year gala dinner, but as a sponsor you will enjoy the exclusive benefits offered to event partners.

Importantly, the legacy of your contribution will help to create opportunities for current and future Gold Coast sports stars.

There a number of flexible sponsorship packages to suit your needs or business goals: Gold, Silver, Bronze partnerships.

You’ll be acknowledged as a sponsor in the printed souvenir table program on the night, on the Sports Gold Coast website, email lock-up graphics, social media and marketing or media collateral, along with recognition on the night at the gala dinner through MC acknowledgments.

Gold Coast Sport Star Awards

PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES

For more information,  please call Geoff Smith (0422 412 022) or Danika Goodman (0418 754 861)

GOLD PARTNERSHIP

Gold Package: $25k

  • Naming Rights: Exclusive naming rights to the prestigious “Sports Star of The Year Award.”

    On-Stage Presence: Opportunity to be on stage to present the evening’s top award with a short speech, enhancing your brand visibility.

    Promotional Video: A 60-second promotional video of the evening, including an interview with you or your representative.

    Acknowledgment: Ongoing acknowledgment throughout the evening by the Master of Ceremonies, Mayor, and key speakers.

    Photo Opportunities: Photo session with the winner on stage and on the red carpet for memorable branding opportunities.

    Social Media Exposure: Extensive social media coverage before, during, and after the event, showcasing your commitment to Gold Coast sports and the awards.

    Logo Placement: Your logo prominently displayed on the printed souvenir table program, media backdrop, and all event branding and marketing collateral.

    VIP Experience: Two VIP tables of 10 guests each, including a three-course meal and a four-hour premium beverage package that includes spirits.

    Athlete Engagement: Opportunity to have VIP athletes seated at your table upon request.

     

    Cocktail Party: VIP tickets for six people and special acknowledgement at the Gold Coast Sport Star Awards media launch cocktail party.

    Foundation Membership: 12-month Sports Gold Coast Foundation Membership with acknowledgement in all media releases and articles.

    Exclusive Partner: Recognised as a major partner in all Sports Gold Coast events for 12 months.

    Corporate Events: Six complimentary tickets to attend three Sports Gold Coast corporate events during the year.

    Right of Refusal: First right of refusal for major sponsorship for the following year, ensuring continued partnership opportunities.

     

Gold Coast Sports Star Awards

SILVER PARTNERSHIP

Silver Package: $15k

  • Naming Rights: Naming Rights to an award

    On-Stage Presence: Opportunity for a representative to be on stage to present an award.

    Photo Opportunities: Photo session with the sports star on stage and on the red carpet for memorable branding opportunities.

    Recognition: Recognition on the night, during the media launch, on the event website, and across Sports Gold Coast’s social media platforms throughout 2023.

    Acknowledgment: Ongoing acknowledgment by the Master of Ceremonies, Mayor, and key speakers during the awards ceremony, along with branding in all event marketing materials.

    Logo Placement: Your logo prominently displayed on the printed souvenir table program, media backdrop, and event branding and marketing collateral.

    Social Media Exposure: Extensive social media coverage before, during, and after the event, showcasing your commitment to Gold Coast sports and the awards.

    VIP Experience: One VIP table of 10 guests, including a three-course meal and a four-hour beverage package.

     

    Cocktail Party: VIP tickets for two people and special acknowledgement at the Gold Coast Sport Star Awards media launch cocktail party.

    Corporate Events: Receive two complimentary tickets to attend three Sports Gold Coast corporate events during the year.

    Membership: 12-month Sports Gold Coast Ordinary Membership, enhancing your connection with the organisation and its community initiatives.

     

Gold Coast Sport Star Awards

ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERSHIP

Entertainment Package: $12.5k

  • Exclusive Photo Opportunity: Special photo opportunity with the evening’s entertainment, providing unique content for your organisation.

    Prominent Logo Placement: Your logo prominently featured on all entertainment materials and segments.

    Recognition: Recognition on the night, during the media launch, on the event website, and across Sports Gold Coast’s social media platforms throughout 2023.

    Acknowledgment: Ongoing acknowledgment by the Master of Ceremonies, Mayor, and key speakers during the awards ceremony, along with branding in all event marketing materials.

    Logo Placement: Your logo prominently displayed on the printed souvenir table program, media backdrop, and event branding and marketing collateral.

    VIP Experience: One VIP table of 10 guests, including a three-course meal and a four-hour beverage package.

     

    Cocktail Party: VIP tickets for two people and special acknowledgement at the Gold Coast Sport Star Awards media launch cocktail party.

    Corporate Events: Receive two complimentary tickets to attend three Sports Gold Coast corporate events during the year.

    Membership: 12-month Sports Gold Coast Ordinary Membership, enhancing your connection with the organisation and its community initiatives.

     

Gold Coast Sport Star Awards

BRONZE PARTNERSHIP

Bronze Package: $5k

  • VIP Experience: One VIP table of 10 guests, including a three-course meal and a four-hour beverage package.

    Recognition: Recognition on the night, during the media launch, on the event website, and across Sports Gold Coast’s social media platforms leading into the event.

    Logo Placement: Your logo displayed on the printed souvenir table program and media backdrop.

     

    Cocktail Party: VIP tickets for two people and special acknowledgement at the Gold Coast Sport Star   Awards media launch cocktail party.

    Membership: 12-month Sports Gold Coast Ordinary Membership, enhancing your connection with the organisation and its community initiatives.

     

Gold Coast Sport Star Awards

TICKET PRICES

Corporate Table:  $2500

  • Table of 10
  • Three-course meal + four-hour beverage package.

Grassroots Table:  $1500

  • Table of 10
  • Three-course meal + four-hour beverage package.

Individual Tickets:  $250

  • Table of 10
  • Three-course meal + four-hour beverage package.

* All tables can be donated in part or in full to grassroot sporting club representatives to attend the event. Or, you can choose to have grassroots club identities seated at your corporate table