

FACT SHEET
Community Celebrating Cultures:
12th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala
An evening benefit gala honoring the winners of the 2009
Publishers' Awards &
Excellence Awards
Saturday evening, April 25, 2009
Avalon Ballroom, Fairplex, Pomona
Dinner, Program & Entertainment
THE NEED: The Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala is a community outreach program of the Inland Valley News, sponsored together with its affiliated not-for-profit, public benefit 501(c)(3) corporation, Shining Glory Publications. Proceeds from this benefit provide scholarships and internships for youths and adults from under-represented communities wishing to pursue education and/or careers in journalism writing or publication design. The Inland Valley News is the only African American owned newspaper in the Pomona and East San Gabriel Valleys, serving 70,000 readers each week. At the event, Publishers' Awards and Excellence Awards honor Inland Valley leaders as well as unsung heroes from various sectors of society.
OUR GUESTS: 380 guests, including leaders in business, education, housing, transportation, health care, government, church and media as well as other key decision-makers attend this event.
TICKETS: $100 per person
MORE INFO: For more information on the Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala, please contact the Inland Valley News at (909) 985-0072.
TAX ID#: Available upon request
Community Celebrating Cultures:
12th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala
Honoring Leaders & Unsung Heroes from the Inland Valley
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sponsorship Opportunities
Exclusive Platinum - $20,000
Gold Circle - $15,000
Silver Circle - $10,000
Bronze Circle - $5,000
Table Host - $2,000
For information, call or write Inland Valley News, Inc., at: (909) 985-0072, or ivnews@aol.com
CoE FACT SHEET - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EVENT - ADVERTISING INFORMATION FOR THE CoE PROGRAM.
A commemorative program book is given to all guests attending the 12th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards on Saturday, April 25, 2009. By placing an ad in the program book, your organization receives recognition of your commitment to supporting our community at this very special event. Thank you for your support.
NOTE: The deadline for camera-ready copy and artwork is Friday, April 10, 2009.
Please call or email us for a form to order your advertisement, or for any further questions you may have.
Inland Valley News; 308 North Second Avenue, Suite B, Upland, CA 91786 Phone: (909) 985-0072; email: ivnews@aol.com Fax: 909.981.9998 Mon and Tues - 9am to 5pm Wed and Thurs - 9am to 3:30pm Closed Friday, Saturday and SundayThank you for your support of the 12th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala!