Sponsorships

Each year, businesses and individuals contribute to the success of the ATHENA Award Celebration. Through sponsorship giving, corporate tables, in-kind donations and attendance. The support of the community has enhanced the efforts of our members which has allowed The Business Forum to strengthen our scholarship giving. 

We offer a range of sponsorship levels for the ATHENA Award Celebration. For details or to become a sponsor, contact the Fund Development Committee. Donations for the event are tax-deductible and go to The Business Forum Foundation, Inc., our charitable organization. 

2011 ATHENA Celebration Sponsors 

We appreciate the support of our event partners, United Way of Dane County and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the following businesses and organizations have joined with The Business Forum to sponsor the 2011 ATHENA Award Celebration:

  • Godfrey & Kahn, SC - Premier Sponsor
  • UW Health - Speaker Sponsor
  • Park Bank - Event Sponsor
  • Placon Corporation - Sculpture Sponsor
  • Madison Magazine - Premier Media Sponsor
  • Magic 98 Radio - Premier Media Sponsor
  • NBC 15 - Premier Media Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer businesses and individuals various opportunities to contribute to the success of the ATHENA Young Professional Award event. Sponsors benefit from public recognition of their support before, during and after the event, as well as exposure to the many members of the community who will attend the event. 

Thank You to Our 2010 Sponsors!

  • Associated Bank - Premier Sponsor
  • Murphy Desmond, S.C. - Premier Sponsor
  • University of Phoenix - Premier Sponsor
  • Applied Tech Solutions - Event Sponsor
  • Davis Kuelthau - Event Sponsor
  • Liberty Mutual - Event Sponsor
  • Madison Gas & Electric - Event Sponsor
  • Prairie Athletic Club - Event Sponsor
  • Smith & Gesteland, LLC - Event Sponsor
  • The Employer Group - Event Sponsor

For information about how to become a sponsor, contact the Fund Development Committee.

Treat Yourself While Helping Others Raffle

Treat Yourself While Helping Others RaffleThe annual Treat Yourself While Helping Others raffle is the largest funtraiser in support of our scholarship giving. The raffle is supported by numerous local businesses that donate amazing prizes.

The drawing for the 2011 raffle will be held at the ATHENA Award Celebration on March 15, 2011. This year's raffle prizes are:

  • Kalahari Resort - Two-night stay in a Royal African Queen Suite with 6 Waterpark passes and 6 Indoor Theme Park passes
  • William Fuhrmann - $500 gift certificate for custom jewelry
  • Cameo Spa Salon (soon to be Alan Koa Salon Spa) - $500 gift certificate
  • Food Fight Restaurant Group - $100 gift certificate
  • Melaleuca Products - $100 gift certificate
  • Concourse Hotel - One-night stay for two in the Governor's Club
  • Wilderness Resort - One-night stay for two
  • Chez Amy - In-home chef's services for a party of up to 10 people
  • Madison Club - $50 gift certificate to Churchill's dining room
  • The Meadows of Sixmile Creek - One round of golf
  • Return to Balance - One-hour massage
  • Wisconsin Rx - $35 VISA gift card
  • Monona Terrace - Private tour for two and copy of Frank Lloyd Wright's Monona Terrace
  • April Wahl - Pampered Chef baking stone
  • Kim Burlage - One bottle of Wollersheim Ice Wine
  • Downtown Tropics - Three flowering plants

Contact the Fund Development Committee for tickets and more information to donate a prize.