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Associate Sponsorship Packages

Exclusively for GCA Associate Members!  

Associate Sponsorship Packages allow you to reach GCA members and gain visibility year-round through support and sponsorship of GCA’s key events. Each package allows you to support the industry by sponsoring a prestigious Louie Award category, being a part of Noted, and exhibiting in our virtual Workshop & Retreat Exhibit Hall. Designed to help you get in front of customers and get noticed at all of GCA’s signature events! 

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Diamond Package $7,500 + In-Kind Donation 

  • Named Sponsorship of a “Best in Show” Louie Award: Illustrator of the Year, Writer of the Year, Card of the Year/Over $5, Card of the Year/Under $5, Rising Star. 
    • Logo featured at Noted and Louie Awards 
    • Verbal recognition at Noted and Louie Awards 
    • Media mention in connection with sponsored award 
  • Three Associate Attendee registrations for Noted 
  • Two tickets for in-person Louie Awards  
  • GCA will send out a dedicated email on your behalf to all: 
    • Louie Finalists 
    • Noted Exhibitors 
    • Workshop & Retreat attendees 
    • GCA members 
  • Virtual Booth at GCA 2022 Workshop & Retreat 
  • Logo Recognition as a supporter of the new GCA Resource Center 
  • Recognition as sponsor of one GCA Meet Up in New York, Atlanta, or Las Vegas in conjunction with GCA Villages at key industry shows 
  • Recognition as a sponsor of the Associates Reception at *Noted 
  • In-Kind Donation (printing, paper, ad space, media, etc. depending on supplier type) 
  • Priority to participate in Associates “Pitch Program” 

Gold Package $5,000 + In-Kind Donation 

  • Sponsor a premium Louie Award: Christmas/Over $5, Christmas/Under $5, Birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Celebrating Diversity, Trends & Events 
  • Logo featured at Noted and Louie Awards
  • Verbal recognition at Noted and Louie Awards 
  • Media mention in connection with sponsored award 
  • Two Associate Attendee registrations for Noted in San Francisco 
  • Two tickets to in-person Louie Awards for Noted in San Francisco 
  • Inclusion in a group congratulatory email to all Louie Finalists 
  • Inclusion in a group email to all Noted Exhibitors 
  • Inclusion in a group email to all Workshop & Retreat attendees 
  • One annual dedicated email to all GCA members  
  • Virtual Booth at GCA 2022 Workshop & Retreat 
  • Logo Recognition as a supporter of the new GCA Resource Center 
  • In-Kind Donation TBD (printing, paper, ad space, media, etc. depending on supplier type) 

Silver Package $2,500 + In-Kind Donation 

  • Sponsorship of a basic Louie Award: Gain visibility and show your support for the work of makers and publishers by sponsoring any Louie Award category not included in the Gold or Diamond level packages.  
  • Logo featured at Noted and Louie Awards 
  • Verbal recognition at Noted and Louie Awards 
  • One Associate Attendee registration for Noted in San Francisco 
  • One ticket to in-person Louie Awards in San Francisco 
  • Virtual Booth at GCA 2022 Workshop & Retreat 
  • Inclusion in a group congratulatory email to all Louie Finalists 
  • Inclusion in a group email to all Noted Exhibitors 
  • Inclusion in a group email to all Workshop & Retreat attendees 
  • In-Kind Donation TBD (printing, paper, ad space, etc. depending on supplier type) 

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Click here for a list of current Associate membership fees, or to apply. Memberships expire December 31st of each year.