14 th ANNUAL DIVERSITY CELEBRATION FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE GUASTAVINO S, NEW YORK FRIDAY October 19 th, 2018

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1 14 th ANNUAL DIVERSITY CELEBRATION FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE GUASTAVINO S, NEW YORK FRIDAY October 19 th, 2018

2 WHO WE ARE BCAGlobal is a national non-profit organization created to bring awareness of and for multicultural talent within the culinary, foodservice and hospitality industries, as well as honor their achievements, milestones and supporters. As a key resource to the industry, BCAGlobal fills an important niche by supporting a pool of qualified young people to advance the goal of broader diversity. This is why BCAGlobal strives to increase programs and industry exposure to help individuals become valuable employees and who are crucial to the continued growth of the industry today and in the future. BCA MEMBERSHIPS Executive Management Member Chef/Professional Member Associate Member VIP Sustainable Membership PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES Mindful Eating for Beloved Community Diversity Initiative Training Career Coaching and Networking

3 WHY WE DO IT In today s changing environment, education and training remains the cornerstone of career success and advancement in any industry. The same holds true for the Food and Beverage industry the largest in America. BCAGlobal remains instrumental in connecting and acting as an agency of change to advocate for a more highly trained and diverse workforce that has the core objective of career advancement.

4 The Food & Wine Experience compliments the BCA s Mission to advance diversity to the highest ranks of the culinary and beverage industry. At this event, aspiring culinary and beverage professionals learn about the industry; established restaurateurs, sommeliers, and importers network and display their brands and achievements. BCAGlobal also honors the dedication of leaders and role models in the wine & spirits industry with the Vision in Wine & Spirits Award. This year s event will also honor a culinary leader with the distinguished Jefferson Evans Award. A large part of the mission of BCAGlobal focuses on making young people of color aware of the endless career opportunities in the culinary and hospitality fields. This event is incredibly important to increase the awareness of these opportunities within the wine and beverage industry.

5 JEFFERSON EVANS - VISION in WINE AND SPIRIT AWARD Each year, award recipients are chosen for their ability to build awareness and create exposure in the Food and Beverage industry. They contributed to a higher level of appreciation and promoted education, excellence and career advancement. Through their work and commitment, they have laid the groundwork for future diverse generations to follow in their footsteps. PAST HONOREES 2005: Divas Uncorked 2006: Peter Morales, 57 Main Street 2007: Mac McDonald Award: Vision Cellars 2008: Sybil Chester, Moet & Hennessy 2009: Everett Hinds, Southern Wines & Spirits 2010: Bernard Sun, Jean-Georges 2011: David Gonzalez, Pernod Ricard USA 2012: Helen Shelton, Finn Partners 2014: Edmon Braithwaite, Nostrand Wines 2015: Reginald W. Idlett, Black Hawk Imports 2016: Selena Cuffe, Heritage Link Brands 2017: George Carbonell, Empire Merchants

6 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Title Sponsor: $30, 000 o Recognized as highest level of Sponsorship in all printed and digital platforms o Category exclusivity (Similar Product lines will not be added to this level) o Premium Product(s) sampling opportunity o Line of products inclusion in VIP Gift Bags o Branded Logo on Journal Front Cover: Personalized Letter inserted in Journal o Full page advertisement in Journal (color) : Co-brand logo on all event materials o 30 VIP Tickets/Passes with exclusive opportunity for press media interviews o Participation in Award presentation & recognition in 2018 o Personalized Note sent to each attendee and participants Grand Cru Sponsor: $20, 000 o Recognized in all printed material and digital platforms o Premium Product(s) sampling opportunity o Line of products inclusion in VIP Gift Bags o Full page back cover advertisement in Journal (color) o Co-brand logo on all event materials o 20 VIP Tickets/Passes with exclusive opportunity for press media interviews o Attendee List furnished as Post Follow-up

7 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Premium Cru: $10,000 o Recognized in all printed material and digital platforms o Premium Product(s) sampling opportunity o Line of products inclusion in VIP Gift Bags o Full page advertisement in Journal (color) o Co-brand logo on all event materials o 15 VIP Tickets o Attendee List furnished as Post Follow-up Cru: $5,000 o Recognized in all printed material and digital platforms o Premium Product(s) sampling opportunity o Line of products inclusion in Attendee Gift Bags o Full page advertisement in Journal (black and white) o 8 Tickets to the event o Company recognition in all printed material and website presence Corporate Supporter: $2, o Recognized in all printed material- listed in program o Product sampling availability o Full Page advertisement in Journal (black and white) o 4 tickets to the event

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