Associate members are agencies, organizations and businesses who are interested in city issues and want to build a connection that will advance that relationship. Associate members join for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re looking for valuable information and trainings offered by AWC; are committed to helping city leaders meet their communities’ needs; want to be part of a vital network of civic leaders; or are seeking to strengthen your business relationships within the city family, AWC helps you create connections with the right people and services. By participating in AWC, you’ll be joining an organization that includes:
- 2,000+ Washington mayors and councilmembers
- 1,100 city manager/administrators, city planners, finance directors, public works directors, attorneys, human resources staff, and park directors
- 500+ government and community partners
AWC’s associate membership gives you access to valuable information and trainings, as well as that important competitive edge in reaching our city members. We’ve made some exciting changes to our program, giving you options to create a personalized membership that fits your needs. Whether you want information and services, exhibit opportunities or the ability to sponsor prominent events, you can mix and match the associate member elements for the package that makes sense for your organization or company.
Associate Membership
The basic Associate membership package takes you inside the AWC city family and gives you access to AWC information and services.
$250 • Non-profit or non-city public agency individual
For individuals of non-profit organization, non-city government agency or state agency – Details
$500 • Non-profit or non-city public agency group
For all staff of non-profit organization, non-city government agency or state agency – Details
$450 • Corporate individual
For an individual with a company or business – Details
$1,000 • Corporate group
For all company staff – Details
Exhibitor options
The Associate exhibit packages give you valuable face time with city officials at AWC’s top two conferences.
$1,500 • Labor Relations Institute exhibitor package
Reach over 300 administrative, human resource and finance staff from cities and agencies across the state.
Includes a standard booth, designated meals, program publicity, and discounted magazine advertising – Details
$2,500 • Conference exhibitor package
Reach over 500 city mayors, councilmembers and key policy staff from cities across the state.
Includes a standard booth, designated meals, program publicity, and discounted magazine advertising – Details
Sponsorship opportunities
The Associate sponsorship package gives you the tools to market and brand your organization. These packages are for associate member who want the highest visibility and a closer partnership with AWC.
$5,000 • Supporter package – Details
$7,500 • Sponsor package – Details
$10,000 • Premiere sponsor package – Details
Interested in joining?
Joining is easy. Complete our application form on our website or contact DeAnn Hartman at deannh@awcnet.org or 360-753-4137 for more information.
Associate members are non-voting members and do not participate in AWC's legislative policy development, or serve on the Board of Directors or AWC committees. Each application is reviewed and the Association's Board of Directors has the option to deny membership.
Members
2013 member roster
$250 • Non-profit or non-city public agency individual
For individuals of non-profit organization; non-city, non-tribal government agency; or state agency
- Attend trainings and webinars at a discounted price.
- Receive AWC’s bi-monthly magazine and weekly e-newsletter.
- Electronic access to publications, including State of the City reports, and searchable results for the Tax and User Fee and City/County Salary and Benefits surveys.
- Organization eligible to apply for AWC member programs: Employee Benefit Trust, Risk Management Service Agency, Workers’ Comp Retro member and Drug & Alcohol Consortium. Acceptance depends on meeting eligibility requirements.
$500 • Non-profit or non-city public agency group
For all staff of non-profit organization, non-city government agency or state agency
- Attends AWC trainings and webinars at a discounted price for all staff.
- Electronic access to publications, including State of the City reports, and searchable results for the Tax and User Fee and City/County Salary and Benefits surveys.
- Four designated individuals receive AWC’s bi-monthly magazine and weekly e-newsletter.
- One ad in e-newsletter and discounted magazine advertising
- Organization eligible to apply for AWC member programs: Employee Benefit Trust, Risk Management Service Agency, Workers’ Comp Retro and Drug & Alcohol Consortium. Acceptance depends on meeting eligibility requirements.
$450 • Corporate individual
- Attend trainings and webinars at a discounted price.
- Receive AWC’s bi-monthly magazine and weekly e-newsletter.
- Electronic access to publications, including State of the City reports, and searchable results for the Tax and User Fee and City/County Salary and Benefits surveys results.
- Discounted rates for magazine advertising.
$1,000 • Corporate group
For all company staff
- Attends AWC trainings and webinars at a discounted price for all staff
- Electronic access to publications, including State of the City reports, and searchable results for the Tax and User Fee City/County Salary and Benefits surveys.
- Four designated individuals receive AWC’s magazines and weekly e-newsletter.
- One 1/4 page magazine ad (or similar credit toward a larger ad) and one ad in e-newsletter.
- Discounted rates for magazine advertising.
$1,500 • Labor Relations Institute exhibitor package
- Reach over 300 administrative, human resource and finance staff from cities and agencies across the state.
- One standard booth at Labor Relations Institute
- Listing in event program and on the website
- Two event meals and one reception
- Does not include full conference registrations
- Discounted rates for magazine advertising
- One 1/8 page magazine ad (May/June issue)
$2,500 • Conference exhibitor package
- Reach over 500 city mayors, councilmembers and key policy staff from cities across the state.
- One standard booth at AWC Annual Conference
- Listing in event program and on the website
- Two event meals and two receptions
- Does not include full conference registrations
- Discounted rates for magazine advertising
- One 1/8 page magazine ad (July/August issue)
$5,000 • Supporter package
- One standard booth in a premier location at AWC Conference
- Sponsorship of one conference break session with signage and recognition in event program
- One business card ad in event program and on the website
- One full conference registration
- Two additional event meals and two receptions
- One 1/2 page magazine ad (or credit applied for a larger ad)
- Discounted rates for magazine advertising
$7,500 • Sponsor package
- One booth in the high-traffic “Sponsor’s circle” at AWC Conference
- Prime booth at the Labor Relations Institute (LRI)
- Sponsorship of one conference activity with 5-minute introduction by your representative OR participation by your company representative in an educational workshop
- One half-page ad in event program and sponsor recognition in AWC magazine
- Two full conference registrations
- Two additional event meals and two receptions
- One full-page magazine ad (or similar credit applied for a larger ad)
- Discounted rates for magazine advertising
$10,000 • Premiere sponsor package
- One prime booth in the high-traffic “Sponsor’s circle” at AWC Conference (may include flat screen television, internet access, and special draping)
- Sponsorship of one key conference activity with 3-minute pre-approved introduction by your representative
- Prime booth at the Labor Relations Institute (LRI)
- Participation by your company representative in an appropriate educational workshop at AWC Conference or LRI
- One full-page ad in event program and sponsor recognition in AWC magazine
- On-site signage at the Conference recognizing the sponsorship level
- Premiere sponsorship acknowledgment on the website
- Four full registrations at the event where you exhibit
- Up to six additional meals at the event and two receptions
- One full-page ad in magazine (or similar credit toward a larger ad)
- Special member rates for magazine advertising