Help celebrate green leadership in Virginia by hosting a USGBC VA Awards Watch Party!

USGBC Virginia is looking for organizations willing to host in person watch parties for our statewide 2022 Community Leader Awards celebration on Wednesday, November 16, from 4-5:30 pm. The online awards ceremony will run form 4-5 pm, and would be followed by a half hour of networking at the watch party location.

In person watch parties provide a space for local green professionals to connect and expand their networks. Hosting a watch party is a great way to highlight your organization's commitment to sustainability to a targeted audience. Considerations, benefits, and other information for potential hosts can be found below. Please contact Terrie Clifford if you are interested or have questions.

Hosting on November 16, 2022, 4:00PM-5:30PM ET (Awards 4:00PM-5:00PM)

Registration Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-virginia-2022-leadership-awards-registration-240543601387

Event Website: www.usgbcvaawards.org

Ticket Sales by USGBC – Members - $15, Non-members - $20

Considerations

• The organization is willing to allow attendees from outside the organization

• The organization is willing to cover minimal food/drink available at the event (example: pretzels and beer).

• Please consider allergies and vegetarian considerations.

• The organization has a meeting space and a computer/monitor system/internet connection to play and show the awards ceremony live for attendees to see.

• A designated Point of Contact for all event planning.

• Willingness to report the total watch party attendance to USGBC following the event.

Decisions for the Organization

• How many people will be allowed at the location?

What USGBC Virginia will Provide

• The organization will be listed in the registration page (Eventbrite)

• The organization’s logo will be displayed on the event website (www.usgbcvaawards.org)

• USGBC will provide the list of registrants for the watch party ahead of the event

• Will provide social media recognition (One promotion on community LinkedIn page)

• Acknowledgement during the program as a Watch Party host

• Run of Show will be provided when hosting is confirmed

Preferred Locations

• Richmond

• Virginia Beach

• Charlottesville

• Roanoke

• We will consider other locations where there is interest.

Tentative Run of Show

• 90 minutes total time

• Welcome Remarks – USGBC Virginia

• Keynote Speaker

• Awards Presentation

• On-site Networking

Disclaimers: USGBC will promote the watch party through our newsletters, event pages and social media. We cannot guarantee attendance at any location. USGBC reserves the right to change in-person locations to be cognizant of COVID-19 health and safety requirements.

Thank You for Your Consideration!