Become a Sponsor

Join us at ICFJ’s 2025 Awards Dinner DC’s premier event that highlights quality news and information.

For more than 40 years, ICFJ (International Center for Journalists) has helped a global network of hundreds of thousands of journalists  provide the trustworthy news essential to free and strong societies. ICFJ gives them the skills to cover the most critical issues of the day, innovate to deeply connect with communities and build news organizations that thrive.

At a time when independent journalism is under siege, ICFJ’s work has never been more essential—or more at risk. Disinformation, authoritarian crackdowns, and a shifting funding landscape threaten to silence reporters who uncover the truth. But ICFJ is fighting back – and we have a path forward.

Together with Code for Africa, a tech powerhouse we helped incubate, we launched  ICFJ+ to  develop resources and infrastructure that help build the kind of robust information economies this time requires. ICFJ+ is uniquely positioned to provide actionable information to the public and support the journalists who put their safety on the line to bring us the news.

To support this work, please join us at our annual awards gala – Washington, D.C.’s premier international media event of the year. This year’s event takes place on Nov. 13 at the Ronald Reagan Building. The evening brings together about 500 media luminaries, corporate and foundation leaders, and journalists. We will honor the achievements of brave international colleagues whose passion and perseverance have made a huge impact. ICFJ also recognizes U.S. journalists for their reporting excellence and outstanding lifetime achievements. Past honorees include Wolf Blitzer, Christiane Amanpour, Clarissa Ward, Bill Whitaker, and Anne Applebaum.

To become a sponsor, or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Emily Schult, Deputy Vice President, Events & Production, at eschult@icfj.org.

Event Partner - $100,000
Leading Sponsor

As a top sponsor of the evening, your company plays a prominent role on the podium, with front-row seating, photo-ops with honorees, and branding on-site and in publicity efforts, including a global press release and dedicated recognition posts on ICFJ’s social media platforms.

• Three tables with prime seating for 30 guests
• Branding in ICFJ’s event promo video that will reach a worldwide audience of media luminaries, corporate and foundation leaders and information creators. 
• Welcome remarks by a company representative
• Seating with VIPs
• Top billing in ballroom and logo on center-stage screens
• Distribution of branded materials to dinner guests
• Photo op with honorees
• Recognition of support in remarks from ICFJ leadership
• Top branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including: linked logo on event webpage, recognition in pre-event press release, and premiumly-placed logo on all printed materials, event webpage and on-site signage
• Premier recognition of company name/logo in Tribute social media campaign, including dedicated recognition posts
• Prominent, full page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

Presenting Sponsor - $80,000

In this premium sponsorship role, your company representative introduces one of the honorees from the podium, enjoys premium seating, and gets top branding at the event and in all publicity efforts.

• Two tables with prime seating for 20 guests 
• Role on podium introducing a prestigious honoree
  Seating with VIPs
• Prominent signage in ballroom and logo on center-stage screens
• Distribution of branded materials to dinner guests
• Photo op with honorees
• Recognition of support in remarks from ICFJ leadership
• Premium branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including: linked logo on event webpage, recognition in pre-event press release, and logo on all printed materials, event webpage and on-site signage
• Prominent recognition of company name/logo in Tribute social media campaign, including dedicated recognition post
• Full page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

Cocktail Reception Sponsor - $50,000
Exclusive

Guests congregate at the kickoff reception allowing the sponsor to gain a high profile by showcasing its brand with prominent signage and branded materials placed throughout the event space. The reception features hors d’oeuvres, a premium bar and a branded cocktail named after the sponsor.

• One table with prime seating for 10 guests 
• Role on podium introducing a prestigious honoree
• Prominent signage and placement of branded materials in reception area 
• Signature cocktail named after sponsor
• Recognition of support in remarks from ICFJ leadership
• Photo-op with honorees 
• Premium branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage and on-site signage
• Premier recognition of company name/logo in Tribute social media campaign, including dedicated recognition post
• Full page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

Moonlight Reception Sponsor - $50,000 
Exclusive

Guests congregate at this highly popular post-dinner gathering, where you have a chance to address the attendees and honorees. We offer special branding, live music, cocktails and a dessert buffet.

• One table with prime seating for 10 guests 
• Role on podium introducing a prestigious honoree
• Prominent signage and placement of branded materials in reception area 
• Signature cocktail named after sponsor
• Recognition of support in remarks from ICFJ leadership
• Photo-op with honorees 
• Premium branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage and on-site signage
• Premier recognition of company name/logo in Tribute social media campaign, including dedicated recognition post
• Full page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

Leadership Sponsor - $50,000

This prominent level offers a speaking role on the podium and premium branding opportunities throughout the event experience.

• One table with prime seating for 10 guests
• Role on podium introducing a prestigious honoree
• Photo-op with honorees
• Recognition of support in remarks from ICFJ leadership
• Premium branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage on on-site signage
• Premier recognition of company name/logo in Tribute social media campaign, including dedicated recognition post
• Full page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

President’s Circle - $40,000

This level receives high visibility including recognition from the podium and a dedicated recognition post on ICFJ’s social media.

• One table with seating for 10 guests
• Recognition of support in remarks from ICFJ leadership
• Premier recognition of company name/logo in Tribute social media campaign, including dedicated recognition post
• Special branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage and on-site signage
• Full page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

Gold Sponsor - $25,000

• One table with seating for 10 guests 
• Branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage and on-site signage
• Half page ad on Tribute webpage and in the event program

Silver Sponsor - $15,000

• Seating for eight guests
• Branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage and on-site signage

Showcase Booths - $10,000

This opportunity allows companies to showcase cutting-edge technology, products, and initiatives that support journalism and media innovation.

• Branded booth space in a high-traffic area of the event venue
• Opportunity to engage with attendees through interactive demonstrations and displays
• Branding and recognition in all publicity materials prior, during and after the event, including linked logo on event webpage and on-site signage
• Tickets for four guests. 

Tickets

• Premium In-Person Ticket - $1,500
  • Guests purchasing premium in-person tickets will be recognized from the stage by ICFJ leadership, seated at a premium table and have the opportunity to meet with media luminaries and this year's award winners. Following an open-bar reception and seated dinner, guests will hear inspiring remarks by the honorees. After dinner, guests will have another chance to mingle while enjoying dessert, coffee and cocktails at the Moonlight reception.
• In-Person Ticket - $550
  • Guests purchasing in-person tickets will have the opportunity to meet with media luminaries and this year's award winners. Following an open-bar reception and seated dinner, guests will hear inspiring remarks by the honorees. After dinner, guests will have another chance to mingle while enjoying dessert, coffee and cocktails at the Moonlight reception.

Program Ads

Promote your brand and show your support for ICFJ in the program distributed to a worldwide audience of journalists. Your ad will appear on our Tribute webpage and in the event program.

• Full page ad: $5,000
• Half page ad: $3,000
• Quarter page ad: $2,000

Make a Contribution

If you are unable to attend, please consider supporting our work today as we help journalists provide life-saving and critical information to the public.

You can make a donation here.