In addition to our Corporate Membership Program, the Virginia National Guard Association offers opportunities for individuals and organizations to meet specific needs of our program. To show our appreciation, the sponsoring individual or organization will receive invitations to association events, webpage advertising, use of our logo and signature naming of each sponsored activity.
$30,000 Membership – As a critical component to our association, membership connects each Soldier, Airman and retiree as one unified voice. With each membership, the Virginia National Guard Association is better able to make the case in the General Assembly and the U.S. Congress for a strong, well-equipped and well-trained Virginia National Guard in all 95 communities around the Commonwealth and more than 3,000 communities around the nation. Sponsoring the total membership for the year affords the individual or organization: signature logo and hyperlink on the Virginia National Guard Association webpage and social network sites, a complementary booth with prominent location during the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference, 10 complementary registrations to the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference Professional Development Sessions, 10 tickets to the annual Virginia National Guard Military Ball and an evening dinner with the Virginia National Guard Association President and Adjutant General.
$20,000 National General Conference & Exhibition Professional Networking Event – The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition brings more than 4,000 professionals, including defense leaders, from the 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. During the conference, attendees are encouraged to network with each other during several events, one of which being the most popular: hospitality night. During hospitality night, attendees visit other states’ associations in an informal setting and network with members from that state, commonwealth or territory. The host association typically provides a suitable venue, entertainment, beverages and light refreshments. Sponsoring the annual professional networking event affords the individual or organization: signature logo and hyperlink on the Virginia National Guard Association webpage and social network sites; a complementary booth during the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference; four tickets to the annual Virginia National Guard Military Ball; a 24″x36″ color printed poster of your organization’s logo, name, tagline and webpage displayed at the entrance to the venue; and, if available, your logo, name, tagline and webpage displayed on any visual equipment (e.g. monitors, televisions, etc.) within the venue during the event.
$5,000 National Conference Delegation Suite – The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition brings more than 4,000 professionals, including defense leaders, from the 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. The Virginia National Guard sends 15-20 delegates to serve as representatives of the Virginia National Guard Association to vote on national bylaw changes; present and prioritize national Joint, Army and Air Legislative Resolutions; and, to participate in professional development seminars. At the conclusion of each day of the conference, the delegates meet in a “Delegate Suite” to discuss their activities and share what they learned or observed during the previous day. Within the suite are refreshments and access to business equipment. Sponsoring the annual Delegate Suite affords the individual or organization: signature logo and hyperlink on the Virginia National Guard Association webpage and social network sites; a complementary booth during the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference; two tickets to the annual Virginia National Guard Military Ball; a 12″x24″ color printed poster of your organization’s logo, name, tagline and webpage displayed at the entrance to the suite; and, if available, your logo, name, tagline and webpage displayed on any visual equipment (e.g. monitors, televisions, etc.) within the venue during official meetings.
$500 – $6,500 Scholarships – The Virginia National Guard Association supports Soldiers, Airmen and their Families by providing educational scholarships to deserving members and their families. The association awards $500 and $1,000 discretionary scholarships in addition to our two in memoriam named scholarships. Sponsoring discretionary scholarships for the year affords the individual or organization: logo and hyperlink on the Virginia National Guard Association webpage and social network sites, the option to name the scholarship, two complementary registrations to the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference and the honor of presenting the scholarship(s) during the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference.
$500 – $1,500 Awards -To encourage exceptional professional and civic service, the Virginia National Guard Association awards Soldiers, Airmen and Civic Leaders with awards to recognize their outstanding contributions to the Virginia National Guard. Awards include: Soldier of the Year, Airman of the Year, Non-Comissioned Officer of the Year (ARNG), NCO of the Year (ANG) and Company Grade Officer of the Year. Awards include a plaque and a cash prize ranging from $500 to $1,000. Sponsoring an or all awards for the year affords the individual or organization: logo and hyperlink on the Virginia National Guard Association webpage and social network sites, courtesy mention in award selection and public announcement distributed online, two complementary registrations to the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference and the honor of presenting the award(s) during the annual Virginia National Guard Association Conference.