SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO

SIM Chicago is the Chicago chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM). It’s the premier network that brings together senior IT executives from industry, government, non-profit, and academic sectors. SIM Chicago isn't just a chapter; it's a powerhouse community of thought leaders crafting the future of technology and business transformation. Learn more about SIM Chicago at www.sim-chicago.org. ​

ABOUT SIM CHICAGO

ABOUT OUR AWARDS SERIES

Since 1995, the Society for Information Management Chicago Chapter together with The Executives’ Club of Chicago and the AITP Chicago Chapter, have recognized exceptional technology leaders in Chicagoland with the premier CIO of the Year Awards.

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A group of volunteer peer judges review each year's candidates, looking for CIOs that demonstrate leadership in driving business value and technology innovation, forging strong business partnerships, and creating best-in-class workplaces for IT professionals

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The CIO of the Year Awards honors the best of the best in the Chicago area - demonstrating strong results in the following categories:

• Leadership Role in the Business
• Value Creation
• Value Protection
• Team Development
• Building Relationships
• Innovation
• Community Involvement

• CIO of the Year: Since 1995, this award has recognized top CIOs in Chicagoland, nominated by their peers and CEOs for their exemplary leadership and accomplishments.
• CIO Innovator of the Year: Awarded to a CIO who has demonstrated outstanding innovation and change leadership, delivering remarkable business results through creative technology solutions.
• CIO Impact Award: Honors a CIO who has significantly advanced their organization’s mission by driving revenue growth, improving customer satisfaction, or optimizing workforce efficiency through technology.
• CIO+ Award: Celebrates a CIO who has expanded their role beyond IT into other business areas like Operations, Marketing, or Sales, further driving the success of the organization.

• Enjoy a variety of sponsorship opportunities with unique levels of exposure at the event. Each sponsorship includes tickets to the event.
• Align your company and brand with one of the most well-known information management associations.
• Highlight your company to the SIM community of C-suite and senior-level IT executives.
• Invite current clients and engage with prospective clients during an evening of camaraderie, networking, and relaxation.
• Gain exposure through multiple pre-event marketing and exposure opportunities.
• Send a strong message to your customers, clients, and employees that you’re invested in the future of information management.

AWARD CATEGORIES

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

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EVENT SPONSOR

$12,000

• Prominent logo placement on all event marketing content
• Prominent placement of sponsor banner at event
• 10 guest passes including 1 seat at VIP table
• 3 Event Sponsor slides shown during dinner slideshow
• First sponsor acknowledgment from SIM President during opening welcome
• 3 minutes at the podium after President’s welcome
• First sponsor acknowledgment by SIM President during closing

All sponsorships include sponsor logo and hyperlink on all event marketing; logo and hyperlink on event registration website; “sponsor” designation on attendee badge and list of attendees (title and company only). Copy and photos for the social media spotlight post(s) to be provided by sponsor and expire one year from the event date.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SOLD OUT

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• Secondary logo placement on all event marketing content
• Right to small banner placement in the banquet hall or speaker podium
• 5 guest passes + 1 seat next to the speaker at the VIP table
• Listed as Speaker Sponsor in all print and digital materials
• 2 sponsor slides shown during dinner slideshow
• Right to introduce the speaker
• Direct interaction with the speaker to shape content of the presentation

• Direct interaction with CoTY finalists, speaker, SIM leadership, and select SIM members during private Fireside Chat.
• Small logo on all event marketing, right to banner in Fireside Chat room, plus 1 sponsor slide in slideshow..
• 2 guest passes
• Acknowledgment from SIM President during closing remarks

FIRESIDE CHAT SPONSOR

$5,000

• Right to small sign placement on all bar stations
• Right to pass out beverage coupons to attendees
• 2 guest passes
• 1 sponsor slide shown during dinner slideshow
• Acknowledgment from SIM President during closing remarks

• 2 guest passes
• 1 sponsor slide shown during slideshow
• Acknowledgment from SIM President during closing remarks

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All sponsorships include sponsor logo and hyperlink on all event marketing; logo and hyperlink on event registration website; “sponsor” designation on attendee badge and list of attendees (title and company only). Copy and photos for the social media spotlight post(s) to be provided by sponsor and expire one year from the event date.

DINNER SPONSOR

$5,000

• Right to small sign placement on all food stations
• 2 guest passes
• 1 sponsor slide shown during slideshow
• Acknowledgment from SIM President during closing remarks

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APPETIZER SPONSOR

$3,000

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPEAKER SPONSOR

$7,000

BEVERAGE

SPONSOR

$4,000

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• Reserved dinner seating with a CIO of the Year Finalist and up to 5 of that Finalist’s guests
• 5 guest passes
• Small logo placed on all event marketing content
• Table sign placed on riser in center of table
• 1 sponsor slide shown during dinner slideshow

FINALIST TABLE SPONSOR

$3,000

• Small logo placed on all marketing content, event program, and SIM Chicago website
• Table sign placed on riser in center of table
• 10 guest passes (invite your customers and prospects!)
• 1 sponsor slide shown during dinner slideshow

PREMIER TABLE SPONSOR$3,000

• Small logo placed on all event marketing content
• Table sign placed on riser in center of table
• 2 guest passes
• 1 sponsor slide shown during dinner slideshow

REGULAR TABLE SPONSOR

$750

All sponsorships include sponsor logo and hyperlink on all event marketing; logo and hyperlink on event registration website; “sponsor” designation on attendee badge and list of attendees (title and company only). Copy and photos for the social media spotlight post(s) to be provided by sponsor and expire one year from the event date.

CANDIDATETABLE SPONSOR

$2,500

JUDGES TABLE SPONSOR

$2,500

SIM BOD TABLE SPONSOR

$2,500

Entitlements for Candidate, Judges, and SIM Board of Directors Tables

• Small logo placed on all marketing content, event program, and SIM Chicago website
• Table sign placed on riser in center of table
• 4 guest passes
• 1 sponsor slide shown during dinner slideshow

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

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All sponsorships include sponsor logo and hyperlink on all event marketing; logo and hyperlink on event registration website; “sponsor” designation on attendee badge and list of attendees (title and company only). Copy and photos for the social media spotlight post(s) to be provided by sponsor and expire one year from the event date.

INNOVATOR

AWARD

$1,700

CIO+

AWARD

$1,700

IMPACT

AWARD

$2,000

AWARD SPONSORSHIPS

AWARD SPONSORSHIPS

SOLD OUT

If you're interested in learning more about annual sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team at

sponsorship@sim-chicago.org.

To check current inventory of available sponsorships, click here.

CIO OF THE YEAR Award

Sponsor

$2,500

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHY COMMIT TO BEING AN ANNUAL SPONSOR?

• Start building strong relationships through consistent visibility
• Simplify your (and our) planning
• Lock in premium high visibility sponsorships
• Discounted rates
• Prominently displayed on the SIM Chicago website and at all events
• Chapter membership at the highest annual partner levels

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

$20,000 - $39,999 Commitment

• 2-person “flex” membership to SIM Chicago
• 15% off listed price

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

$10,000 - $19,999 Commitment

• 1-person “flex” membership to SIM Chicago
• 10% off listed price

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

$5,000 - $9,999 Commitment

• 5% off listed price

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT LEVELS

If you're interested in learning more about annual sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team at sponsorship@sim-chicago.org