An auction inspired by nature & wildlife

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

CALL Birgie Vertesch at 239.292.0566 for more information

Held in conjunction with the 75th judging of the Federal Duck Stamp, this once-in-a-lifetime event held on Sanibel Island, will feature a partnership with the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society and the Wetlands for Tomorrow Conservation Fund of Ducks Unlimited, raising important support for both organizations. Guests will have an opportunity to attend a premier auction featuring items inspired by nature & wildlife, many pieces from award-winning duck stamp artists and other nationally renowned artists. Sponsors will have an opportunity to meet the winners of previous duck stamp competitions and enjoy fabulous food and entertainment at a “Sponsors Only” cocktail party.

The first Federal Duck Stamp in 1934, designed by J.N. “Ding” Darling

2006-2007 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp

$10,000 Presenting Sponsor - Ross' Goose (featured in the winning 2006-2007 Duck Stamp)With this level of sponsorship, you will receive a philanthropic tax deduction, twelve complimentary tickets, a reserved table for the evening, business logo on the invitation, mention in press releases, logo with hot link on both the DDWS and Ducks Unlimited Web sites, prominent logo in all print and broadcast advertising. Your company poster or banner can be displayed on an easel and you and your guests will receive special sponsor nametags at the event. Invitations to the complimentary “Sponsors Only” cocktail party at a private waterfront island home. In addition, you will have an opportunity to make a few comments at the event

$5,000 Hooded Merganser (featured in the winning 2005-2006 Duck Stamp)

Current Hooded Merganser sponsor:
L.A.T. Foundation

A Hooded Merganser Sponsor will receive a philanthropic tax deduction, ten complimentary tickets, mention in press releases, printed materials, links on both Web sites and thanked in public comments at the auction. Invitations to the complimentary “Sponsors Only” cocktail party at a private waterfront island home. Your company information can be displayed on an easel, and you will receive special sponsor nametags at the event.

$2,500 Redhead Sponsor (featured in the winning 2004-2005 Duck Stamp)

Current Redhead sponsor:
Preferred Properties of the Islands (PreferredPropertiesoftheIslands.com)

As a Redhead Sponsor, you will receive a philanthropic tax deduction, six complimentary tickets, and mention in press releases, printed materials, DDWS newsletter and public comments at the auction. Invitations to the complimentary “Sponsors Only” cocktail party at a private waterfront island home. You and your guests will receive special sponsor nametags at the event

$1,500 Snow Geese (featured in the winning 2003-2004 Duck Stamp)

Current Snow Geese sponsor:
John & Marjorie Madden
Times of the islands Magazine

Sponsors at this level will receive a philanthropic tax deduction, two complimentary tickets, and mention in press releases, DDWS newsletter and in public comments at the auction. Invitations to the complimentary “Sponsors Only” cocktail party at a private waterfront island home. You and your guests will receive special sponsor nametags at the event.