Annual Champions of Freedom Awards

Join Us for the celebration of the Idaho Veterans community at our upcoming Champions of Freedom! We will be honoring our standout members and community partners who have gone above and beyond to support the Veterans Chamber in 2024, as well as sharing our mission plans leading into 2025.

Our hope is that all in attendance will learn more about our mission, and the impact we have had on the communities across Idaho and better understand the way we truly bridge the gaps between the Idaho and Military Communities through our Community Navigation Services in Housing, Education, Entrepreneur, Workforce, Family, and Wellness.

We will also be showing appreciation our sponsors, employers, agencies, and ambassadors who have provided tremendous support to our organization over the last several years. We look forward to you joining us as we further our mission to collaborate, connect, and build stronger unity across Idaho leaving no military member or their families behind.

Becoming a sponsor for the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce Freedom Awards offers a unique opportunity to support Idaho’s veteran and military community while elevating your brand’s visibility within the community. Your sponsorship will help fund the event and ensure the continued success of initiatives that support veterans, service members, and their families to further connect with the Idaho Community. By becoming an Event Sponsor, you are leading the charge in supporting Idaho veterans and their families. Your contribution helps sustain vital veteran programs and services, while providing your organization with a highly visible platform to show your commitment to the community.

Event Sponsor – $2.5K (2 Available)

Impact Highlights:

Premier Visibility: Your brand will be prominently featured on all marketing materials, event presentations, and a banner at the front of the room, ensuring maximum visibility to attendees, both in-person and via online promotions.
VIP Access: Enjoy a VIP table for 8 guests, offering prime seating and opportunities to network with community leaders, veterans, and other key stakeholders.
Speaking Opportunity: As an Event Sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to provide comments during the event, allowing your organization to directly engage with the audience and demonstrate your commitment to veterans and military causes.
Recognition: You’ll be acknowledged throughout the event as a lead sponsor, further enhancing your brand's association with this prestigious event.

Your Impact:
By becoming an Event Sponsor, you are leading the charge in supporting Idaho veterans and their families. Your contribution helps sustain vital veteran programs and services, while providing your organization with a highly visible platform to show your commitment to the community.

Dinner Sponsor – $2K

Impact Highlights:

Brand Promotion: As a Dinner Sponsor, your organization will enjoy high-profile branding during one of the most anticipated portions of the event—the dinner. Your sponsorship will be highlighted, giving you exclusive visibility during a key moment of the evening.
VIP Seating: Receive a VIP table for 8 guests, ensuring you and your team have a premium experience while interacting with leaders in the veteran community.

Your Impact:
Sponsoring the dinner ensures that attendees enjoy a memorable evening, all while reinforcing your brand’s dedication to Idaho’s veterans. The Dinner Sponsor is seen as a key contributor to the event’s success and to the well-being of our military community.

Community Partner – $1.5K

Impact Highlights:

Tailored Branding Opportunity: Choose one branding opportunity from the following areas: registration table, technology, dessert, centerpieces, or silent auction. Your brand will be aligned with key elements of the event, allowing for customized visibility that matches your organization’s goals.
VIP Table: Secure a table for 8, giving your organization a front-row seat to the event while networking with business and community leaders.
Recognition and Promotion: Your organization will be recognized throughout the event and in promotional materials, ensuring widespread exposure before, during, and after the awards.

Your Impact:
As a Community Partner, your sponsorship will have a lasting effect, ensuring that vital resources are directed to where they are needed most—supporting veteran programs and services that enhance the lives of military families across Idaho.

Table Sponsor – $1K

Impact Highlights:

Exclusive Table for 8: Enjoy premium seating for 8 guests, providing your organization with a great opportunity to engage with fellow attendees and immerse yourselves in the event.
Event Recognition: You’ll receive recognition as a table sponsor during the event, and your sponsorship will be promoted across social media, helping increase brand awareness among a wider audience.

Your Impact:
Table Sponsors play a critical role in the success of the Freedom Awards. Your support allows us to host a memorable event that celebrates the contributions of Idaho veterans and the businesses and individuals who support them. By sponsoring a table, you are ensuring that these vital community programs continue to thrive.

Why Sponsor the Freedom Awards?

Sponsoring the Freedom Awards allows your organization to demonstrate leadership and commitment to Idaho’s veteran and military community. Your support not only helps fund this prestigious event but also sustains year-round initiatives that provide veterans with the resources and tools they need to succeed. Each sponsorship level offers unique visibility and networking opportunities that will leave a lasting impression on both the veteran community and the public.

Why Attend the Freedom Awards?

Attending the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce Freedom Awards is more than just a ticket to a prestigious event—it’s an opportunity to engage with a powerful community of leaders, veterans, and supporters who are making a real difference in the lives of Idaho’s military members and their families. Here’s why you should attend:

1. Celebrate Heroes in Our Community

The Freedom Awards celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in serving Idaho’s veteran and military community. By attending, you have the chance to honor these heroes and show your appreciation for their service and dedication.

2. Connect with Community and Business Leaders

This event brings together top leaders from Idaho’s business, nonprofit, and public sectors who share a passion for supporting veterans. It’s an excellent networking opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who are committed to making a difference.

3. Make a Tangible Impact

Your presence at the Freedom Awards directly contributes to the success of veteran services and programs in Idaho. The funds raised help sustain initiatives that provide job placement, financial literacy, mental health support, and more to veterans and their families.

4. Experience a Memorable Evening

From the inspiring stories of our award winners to the opportunity to enjoy a premium dinner and entertainment, the Freedom Awards offers an unforgettable experience. It’s a chance to celebrate, reflect, and be inspired by the incredible contributions of our veterans and community partners.

5. Support Local Veterans

Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship plays a crucial role in supporting Idaho veterans as they transition into civilian life. Whether through job training, housing assistance, or mental health resources, your attendance helps ensure that our veterans receive the care and services they deserve.

Attending the Freedom Awards is not just about being part of an event—it’s about showing your support for the brave men and women who have served our country and helping to build a stronger community around them. Together, we can make a lasting impact on their lives.

Awards Nominations are Now Open

Awards Nominations are Now Open for 2024.

Recipients will be selected during the Annual Champion of Freedom Awards on November 14th, 2024.

Download the Nomination Packet Information to learn more about the criteria and qualifications

The Freedom Awards honor excellence across various categories that reflect the diverse ways individuals and organizations support Idaho’s veteran and family community. We will honor service to our country, leadership, innovation, and commitment.

Meet our 2023 Award Recipients

Thank You to Our Sponsors for our 2024 Annual Awards!