Sponsors support ACS and help make our Conference and Judging & Competition possible. Conference allows businesses to showcase their products and services to nearly 1,000 cheese industry leaders. Our sponsors gain access to the world’s most respected cheese and specialty food professionals, and enjoy benefits (including recognition in our print and electronic materials) based upon their level of support.
Learn more about the many sponsorship levels by viewing the opportunities below or click the link to the downloadable Sponsorship Guide. If you have any questions on the different opportunities or what sponsorships might best suit your needs, contact Tara Holmes at tholmes@cheesesociety.org.
Sponsorship Levels
Click the plus sign on the right to expand each sponsorship level
MARQUEE SPONSORSHIP is the premier sponsor level of the American Cheese Society. Marquee sponsors will have their logo included on all key printed materials and signage and will have their choice to be the exclusive host of one of our premier events:
- ACS Welcome Reception at Conference
- Judging & Competition Awards Reception and Ceremony at Conference
- President’s Reception
Benefits include:
- 6 Conference registrations
- Two-page spread in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Access to Conference VIP Room
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to serve product at a select Conference event
- Opportunity to speak at Conference media briefing
- Logo recognition on Conference tote bags
- Logo recognition in post-Conference social media post
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the DIAMOND LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items: Headline Sponsor of Meet the Cheesemaker Friday Evening Reception at Conference
Benefits include:
- 5 Conference registrations
- Full-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Access to Conference VIP Room
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication - Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to serve product at a select Conference event
- Logo recognition in post-Conference social media post
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the PLATINUM LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- Conference Lanyards (2 available)
- Certification Exam Reception
- Welcome gift for attendees in host hotel room
- Conference bookstore
- Wi-fi access for all Conference attendees
- Branded reusable water bottles for all attendees
- Branded hotel key cards
- Branded padfolios for conference attendees
- Badge Holder (2 available)
- Conference tote bags (2 available)
Benefits include:
- 4 Conference registrations
- Full-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Logo recognition in post-Conference social media post
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the GOLD LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- Welcome gift for attendees at host hotel check-in
- Thursday Welcome Breakfast and Keynote Thursday Business Meeting Luncheon
- Friday Lunch and Keynote Conference
- Ribbon Wall
- Midnite Mongers Karaoke Night
- Pavilion sponsor for Meet the Cheesemaker
Benefits include:
- 3 Conference registrations
- Half-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the SILVER LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- New member/first-time attendee reception at Conference
- Conference Recognition Breakfast
- Conference Brunch and Closing Keynote
- Conference Cheese Crawl stop (4 available)
- Conference rest & recharge area Off-site Conference "After Party"
Benefits include:
- 2 Conference registrations
- Half-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the BRONZE LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- Promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Pre-conference tour (2 available)
- Post-conference tour (1 available)
- Conference coffee break
- Conference morning activity (yoga, Zumba, or other)
Benefits include:
- 1 Conference registration
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
Networking Salons are the only spaces where international products may be sampled to conference attendees. Networking Salon sponsors are provided with 16' of draped tabletop space to showcase and sample products to attendees in the Conference exhibit area.
- 2-Days | $10,000
- 1 Day | $6,000
Benefits include:
- 2 Networking Passes providing access to Conference meals and special events (educational sessions not included)
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to display your products at a table in the exhibit area throughout the Conference (Please note: no product sampling will be allowed at Supporting Trade Tables)
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- 2 Networking Passes providing access to Conference meals and special events (educational sessions not included)
Benefits include:
- 1 table for non-cheese product display and sampling at the Meet the Cheesemaker event at Conference
- 1 Networking Pass providing access to conference meals and special events (educational sessions not included)
Participation in Meet the Cheesemaker is limited to ACS Members only.
CHEESEMAKER MISSION SPONSORS receive a table at the Meet the Cheesemaker event at Conference and may select from the following based on sponsorship level:
- Logo recognition on conference volunteer t-shirt
- Dedicated social media posting
- Recognition in CheeseBytes
Level 1 | $1,500
Includes a table at Meet the Cheesemaker and the choice of ONE of the three bulleted options above
Level 2 | $2,500
Includes a table at Meet the Cheesemaker and ALL THREE of the bullet options above
Benefits include:
- 1 Conference registration
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
Sponsorship Levels
Click the plus sign on the right to expand each sponsorship level
MARQUEE SPONSORSHIP is the premier sponsor level of the American Cheese Society. Marquee sponsors will have their logo included on all key printed materials and signage and will have their choice to be the exclusive host of one of our premier events:
- ACS Welcome Reception at Conference
- Judging & Competition Awards Reception and Ceremony at Conference
- President’s Reception
Benefits include:
- 6 Conference registrations
- Two-page spread in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Access to Conference VIP Room
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to serve product at a select Conference event
- Opportunity to speak at Conference media briefing
- Logo recognition on Conference tote bags
- Logo recognition in post-Conference social media post
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the DIAMOND LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items: Headline Sponsor of Meet the Cheesemaker Friday Evening Reception at Conference
Benefits include:
- 5 Conference registrations
- Full-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Access to Conference VIP Room
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication - Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to serve product at a select Conference event
- Logo recognition in post-Conference social media post
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the PLATINUM LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- Conference Lanyards (2 available)
- Certification Exam Reception
- Welcome gift for attendees in host hotel room
- Conference bookstore
- Wi-fi access for all Conference attendees
- Branded reusable water bottles for all attendees
- Branded hotel key cards
- Branded padfolios for conference attendees
- Badge Holder (2 available)
- Conference tote bags (2 available)
Benefits include:
- 4 Conference registrations
- Full-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Logo recognition in post-Conference social media post
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the GOLD LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- Welcome gift for attendees at host hotel check-in
- Thursday Welcome Breakfast and Keynote Thursday Business Meeting Luncheon
- Friday Lunch and Keynote Conference
- Ribbon Wall
- Midnite Mongers Karaoke Night
- Pavilion sponsor for Meet the Cheesemaker
Benefits include:
- 3 Conference registrations
- Half-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in an ACS ad in a major industry publication
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the SILVER LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- New member/first-time attendee reception at Conference
- Conference Recognition Breakfast
- Conference Brunch and Closing Keynote
- Conference Cheese Crawl stop (4 available)
- Conference rest & recharge area Off-site Conference "After Party"
Benefits include:
- 2 Conference registrations
- Half-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Recognition in special Conference edition of CheeseBytes
- Opportunity to provide a promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
- Year-round recognition on ACS website
At the BRONZE LEVEL, you may sponsor one of the following events or items:
- Promotional item or product sample in Conference tote bags
- Pre-conference tour (2 available)
- Post-conference tour (1 available)
- Conference coffee break
- Conference morning activity (yoga, Zumba, or other)
Benefits include:
- 1 Conference registration
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- Push Notification in Conference mobile app
Networking Salons are the only spaces where international products may be sampled to conference attendees. Networking Salon sponsors are provided with 16' of draped tabletop space to showcase and sample products to attendees in the Conference exhibit area.
- 2-Days | $10,000
- 1 Day | $6,000
Benefits include:
- 2 Networking Passes providing access to Conference meals and special events (educational sessions not included)
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to display your products at a table in the exhibit area throughout the Conference (Please note: no product sampling will be allowed at Supporting Trade Tables)
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
- Exclusive sponsor portal registration access
- First opportunity to book Conference hotel rooms
- 2 Networking Passes providing access to Conference meals and special events (educational sessions not included)
Benefits include:
- 1 table for non-cheese product display and sampling at the Meet the Cheesemaker event at Conference
- 1 Networking Pass providing access to conference meals and special events (educational sessions not included)
Participation in Meet the Cheesemaker is limited to ACS Members only.
CHEESEMAKER MISSION SPONSORS receive a table at the Meet the Cheesemaker event at Conference and may select from the following based on sponsorship level:
- Logo recognition on conference volunteer t-shirt
- Dedicated social media posting
- Recognition in CheeseBytes
Level 1 | $1,500
Includes a table at Meet the Cheesemaker and the choice of ONE of the three bulleted options above
Level 2 | $2,500
Includes a table at Meet the Cheesemaker and ALL THREE of the bullet options above
Benefits include:
- 1 Conference registration
- Quarter-page recognition in Conference Event Guide
- Recognition in select Conference printed and electronic materials and signage
Deadlines and Guidelines
Ad for Event Guide – Must Be Received by May 3rd
- Submitted ad must be:
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- Print ready PDFs
- 300 dpi
- No crop marks
- Full bleed
- CMYK
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- Ad size dependent on sponsorship type
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- Full Page | 7.5 x 10
- Half Page | 7.5 x 4.75
- Quarter Page | 3.5 x 4.75
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- Upload ad in your Sponsor Portal
- Label ad as follows: Ad Size_Company Name
Flyer or Promotional Item for Conference Tote Bag
- Plan to supply 1,200
- Shipping details to come
