EWIT GALA 2025

Sponsorship Opportunities

Honouring the Everyday Hero

Friday 3rd October 2025 | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Why Join The Movement?

Your sponsorship is an investment in progress, recognition, and change.

Your support doesn't just fund an event. It shapes the future, elevates leaders, and creates generational change.

When you join the movement, you position your brand at the heart of something bigger than business.You align with real progress. You amplify your voice in an industry ready for transformation.

Brand Visibility

Gain exposure to 400 influential industry leaders, as well as through our powerful channels:

4,000+ LinkedIn newsletter

8,000+ LinkedIn followers

6,000+ Instagram community

Alliance membership database

You'll reach audiences beyond the room on Gala night. Your brand will be seen by decision-makers and innovators.

Social Responsibility

You demonstrate your commitment to real, tangible change. You'll be seen as a brand that doesn’t just talk about values - you live them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more diverse, and more inclusive industry - and your brand will be recognised as part of the legacy shaping that future.

Connection Opportunities

This is your chance to forge real, meaningful connections - not just handshakes.Connect with Australia’s leading trades professionals, emerging talent, CEOs, business owners, and community leaders.Whether you're looking for future talent, industry collaborations, or client relationships, you'll be in the right room, at the right time, with the right people.

Positive PR

The EWIT Gala generates excitement, inspiration, and storytelling opportunities across media, social channels, and community networks. Your brand will be seen standing proudly behind a worthy cause - earning trust, admiration, and attention. From pre-event campaigns to post-event highlights, your involvement will be celebrated, giving you positive, meaningful visibility both inside and outside the industry.

There are two sponsorship tiers available:

Powered By Parnership

Opportunity

This partnership positions you as the ultimate champion of industry transformation, as the force powering this movement driving diversity, inclusion, and real-world impact.

1 x Sponsor Spot - (Already filled)

Award Sponsorship

Opportunity

Align your brand with one of the most inspiring moments of the night - honouring the individuals and organisations who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and shaping the future of trades.

9x Sponsor Spots Available

Powered By Partnership Opportunity

Honouring The Everyday Hero

This partnership positions you as the ultimate champion of industry transformation.

You’re not just celebrating change - you’re driving it.

From the main stage to every touchpoint before, during, and after the event, your brand will be recognised as the force powering this movement driving diversity, inclusion, and real-world impact.

Powered By Partnership Inclusions

PRE-GALA | July–September 2025

Joint Content Creation: Collaborate with the EWIT team to co-create keynote moments and storytelling that seamlessly integrate your brand’s values into the night’s biggest themes.

Speaker Preparation: Your brand representative will receive expert coaching to deliver an impactful, polished speech on-stage.

Pre-Event Promo Splash: Enjoy premium placement in all EWIT pre-event marketing — email campaigns, website, media kits, and social promotions.

Social Media Features: Highlighted in EWIT’s Instagram “Guest Speaker” series and featured stories leading into the event.

GALA NIGHT | 3rd October 2025

Headline Naming Rights: "The EWIT Gala 2025 Powered By [Your Brand]" featured across all event assets.

Feature Presentation: Deliver a 10-minute keynote to the full audience - showcasing your leadership, innovation, and commitment to the industry, sharing why you chose to back this cause.

Award Presentation: Present a signature award of your choice (from the list provided) on stage.

Prime Brand Visibility: Premium logo placement across all physical and digital materials (event signage, programs, big screens, etc.)

Exclusive Invitations: 10 tickets reserved for your internal team, top clients, customers, or special guests.

Continual Recognition: Three dedicated shout-outs during the night from our MC, reinforcing your leadership.

POST-GALA | October 2025

Impact Feature Story: A dedicated article highlighting your involvement, values, and contribution—published across EWIT’s digital channels and shared with our newsletter audience.

Attendee Survey Involvement: Include up to three custom questions in our post-event survey to gather direct feedback and insights relevant to your brand.

Performance Report: Receive a detailed post-event report, including audience breakdowns, engagement metrics, partnership visibility, and measurable outcomes.

Photo + Video Content: Gain access to the full gallery of professionally captured event photos and video content - ready to use across your own marketing and content channels.

Highlight Reel: A professionally produced co-branded video reel capturing the magic of the night, showcasing your brand’s leadership — perfect for internal comms, socials, and PR.

Complimentary 12-Month EWIT Alliance Membership: valued up to $5,000.

POWER PARTNER

AMP (Apprenticeships) - Backing Everyday Heroes

They were the first at the gate to back our mission and help amplify our impact.

Thank you for standing with us from day one!

Award Sponsorship Opportunity

Honouring The Everyday Hero

Align your brand with one of the most inspiring moments of the night - honouring the individuals and organisations who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and shaping the future of trades.

As an Award Sponsor, you’ll be seen as a proud advocate for progress, diversity, and recognition. This is your chance to stand on stage, present a legacy-defining award, and spotlight the everyday heroes driving real transformation in the industry.

Awards Sponsorship Opportunities

Individual Awards

Tradie Lady of the Year celebrates an exceptional woman in trades who leads by example, breaks barriers, and inspires the next generation through skill, resilience, and impact.

Tradie Trailblazer inspires others. Actively motivating and encouraging others to pursue careers in the trades, thereby fostering a more inclusive industry.

Apprentice of the Year recognises an outstanding emerging tradesperson who demonstrates excellence in their craft, a strong work ethic, and a passion for building a future in the trades.

Exceptional Educator who goes above and beyond to make a meaningful, lasting impact on their students, school, or the broader educational community.

Industry Leader in DE&I recognises a changemaker who is leading the charge in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion across their organisation and the broader industry through strategic action and influential leadership.

Cultural Change Maker honours individuals who challenge the status quo and create positive cultural shifts within their workplace, industry, or community.

EWIT Team Award

EWIT Champion recognises an individual who embodies the values of Empowered Women in Trades - showing unwavering support, advocacy, and action to advance gender equity and inclusion in the trades.

New Awards for 2025

Industry Leader in DE&I (Organisation) recognises a company creating meaningful pathways for underrepresented groups in trades by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture, partnerships, and workforce strategy.

Most Innovative DE&I Program or Initiative honours forward-thinking approaches that go beyond standard diversity policies to deliver measurable change.

Ally Award (Championing LGBTQI+ impact) recognises individuals (of any gender) who actively create space, opportunity, and equity for women in trades.

The Johnny Award honours the spirit of mentorship, leadership, and belief that inspired the very foundation of EWIT. Named after Johnny Cirelli, a welder and a pivotal mentor in Hacia's journey, the award recognises individuals who, like him, empower women to see their value and potential in industries where they’ve historically been overlooked. This award celebrates those who not only teach skills but also open doors, challenge limiting beliefs, and inspire lasting change

Awards Sponsorship Inclusions

Exclusive Award Naming Rights
Be recognised as the official partner for one of our prestigious Awards (e.g., “Tradie Lady of the Year by [Your Brand]”).

Award Presentation Opportunity
Take the stage to present your partnered award and celebrate the winner directly.

Ticket Access
2x complementary tickets to experience the night and connect with industry leaders.

Premium Brand Visibility
◦ Logo featured on the event program, website, and ticket promotions.
◦ Recognition in EWIT’s pre and post-event social media promotions.

Proud Partner Recognition
Featured on the official EWIT website "Partners" page with links to your brand’s website and socials.

Shout-Out Recognition
Receive two shout-outs from our MC during the course of the event.

Photo + Video Content
Gain access to the full gallery of professionally captured event photos and video content - ready to use across your own marketing and content channels.

Impact Report
Receive a detailed event performance report and highlight reel post-event.

As a Sponsor, you will…

Shape careers and inspire an industry.

Honour the everyday heroes and rising stars who are changing the face of trades.

Champion the individuals and organisations driving inclusion, innovation, and leadership.

Take the stage to celebrate excellence and stand beside those creating real-world change.

Position your brand as a leader that invests in people, purpose, and the next generation.

Have measurable impact and unrivalled reach.

Audience Access & Brand Reach
Position your brand in front of 400+ trades professionals, decision-makers, and industry leaders - plus thousands more through media, socials, and strategic promotions.

Brand Credibility & Purpose Alignment
Strengthen your brand by visibly aligning with a values-driven initiative that champions diversity, education, and industry transformation.

High-Impact Visibility
Enjoy premium exposure across all campaign phases - pre-event hype, live-stage moments, and post-event amplification - without the heavy lifting.

Media Coverage & Public Recognition
Gain national and local media coverage that puts your brand in the spotlight, showcasing your leadership and social commitment to a wider audience.

Market Differentiation
Show customers, partners, and employees that you don’t just talk about inclusion - you lead by example, building trust and loyalty in a crowded market.

Authentic Engagement
Go beyond brand placement - create meaningful face-to-face connections through presentations and on-site engagement.

Strategic Networking & Influence
Connect directly with political leaders, corporate executives, and community decision-makers in a room curated for meaningful conversations and future opportunities.

Lead Generation & Business Growth
Build a pipeline of aligned customers and collaborators, creating long-term value and commercial momentum from a high-energy, highly engaged room.