American Voice and the Community

We invite you to play a vital role in the community investment of this important award by sponsoring the annual celebration to honor the winning book and author.  Your support reinforces the national image and awareness of the American Voice in Literature Award and strengthens the position and reputation of The Mark Twain House & Museum, the city of Hartford, and the community, and affords your organization special benefits and employee engagement.

Sponsorship Opportunities

As a major tourist destination in New England and a leading steward of Mark Twain’s legacy, we are proud to shine a light on Hartford and Connecticut by presenting this prestigious award.  Join us as a champion of our city and state by sponsoring the celebration at the level you feel most appropriate.  The evening includes a heavy hors d’oeuvres and buffet reception, award presentation and reading from the winning book, discussion with the author and prize benefactor, David Baldacci, and post-event dessert reception.  Your sponsorship supports this award, our literary programs, and all the programs and activities the Museum makes available to the public.

All sponsors receive these benefits:

• Guest Reservations (see specific levels for number of tickets)
• Pre-Program Social Reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres) & Post-Program Dessert Reception
• Signed copies of the winning book for your guests
• Color advertisement in event program (see specific levels for size)
• Logo or Listing on Save-the-Date, Invitation, and Event Program (if commitment made before print deadlines)
• Sponsor recognition on event signage, including digital sponsor roll
• Recognition on event website, e-newsletter, press releases, and social media as appropriate

Non-Event Benefits:

• Opportunity for employee participation as reader(s) for next year’s competition (see specific levels for number of readers)
• Invitation to annual exhibit opening
• Employee engagement opportunities

National Presenting Sponsor     $25,000  (Exclusive Opportunity)

• Recognition as supporter of Award, including in national publication award announcement
• 2 tickets for exclusive and intimate VIP Reception & discussion in the Mark Twain House with David Baldacci and winning author
• 8 additional tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall
• VIP auditorium seating for program
• Full Page color ad with prominent location (inside front cover)
• Logo on event collateral
• Opportunity to address guests during program
• Opportunity for 6 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
• Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 30 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Local Presenting Sponsor     $20,000  (Exclusive Opportunity)

• Recognition as supporter of Award
• 2 tickets for exclusive and intimate VIP Reception & discussion in the Mark Twain House with David Baldacci and winning author
• 6 additional tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall
• VIP auditorium seating for program
• Full Page color ad with prominent location (inside back cover)
• Logo on event collateral
• Opportunity to address guests during program
• Opportunity for 6 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
• Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 30 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Premier Sponsor     $15,000

• VIP Reception sponsor credit
• 2 tickets for exclusive and intimate VIP Reception & discussion in the Mark Twain House with David Baldacci and winning author
• 6 additional tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall
• VIP  auditorium seating for program
• Logo on event collateral
• Full Page color ad
• Opportunity for 5 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
• Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 20 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Book Sponsor     $10,000

• 6 tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall; preferred seating for program
• Logo on event collateral
• Full Page color ad
• Opportunity for 4 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
• Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 15 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Chapter Sponsor     $7,500

• 5 tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall; preferred seating for program
• Logo on event collateral
• Full Page color ad
• Opportunity for 3 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
• Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 10 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Page Sponsor     $5,000

• 4 tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall; preferred seating for program
• Logo on event collateral
• Half Page color ad
• Opportunity for 2 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
• Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 8 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Text Sponsor     $2,500

• 4 tickets for Social Reception in Hal Holbrook Hall
• Listing on event collateral
• Half Page color ad
• Opportunity for 2 employees to participate as reader for next year’s competition

Purchased Advertising Opportunities

Full Page Color Ad  (8”L x 5”W)                        $1,000 

Half Page Color Ad  (3.875”L x 5”W)                 $500

Quarter Page Color Ad  (1.8125”L x 5”W)        $250

Download our sponsorship packet for full details.