Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor The 2023 Lifelong Learning Award

WHYY is delighted to announce that Lidia Bastianich will be honored with WHYY’s 21st Annual Lifelong Learning Award on May 18th at a hybrid award presentation and reception.

Started in 2002, the WHYY Lifelong Learning Award recognizes an honoree who has demonstrated a passion for lifelong learning for themselves and for all those they can inspire. Previous recipients include President Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., Gwen Ifill, Judy Woodruff and more.

The highlight of this event will be the opportunity to experience a live interview of Lidia by Terry Gross, host and co-executive producer of Fresh Air, before the interview is broadcast on NPR nationally. In-person guests are also invited to attend a VIP reception at WHYY with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a behind-the-scenes tour of WHYY and a photo opportunity with Lidia.

Sponsoring WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award provides your business the opportunity to be associated with an event and a brand that is trusted and admired.

The 2023 Lifelong Learning Award Event will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM. Sponsors will enjoy the positive brand effect of aligning with this prestigious annual event.

If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Nancy Stuski, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at nstuski@whyy.org or 215-351-1223.

PRIMI $50,000 – Exclusive opportunity for one sponsor

• 10 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 20 links for virtual event.
• Opportunity to record a branded video.
• Recognition of support by WHYY President and CEO during event opening remarks.
• 35 on-air recognition spots on WHYY-FM 90.9.
• 10 on-air recognition spots on WHYY-TV 12.
• 150,000 web ad impressions rotating on WHYY.org and billypenn.com
• 175,000 audio impressions on WHYY Live Stream.
• Full-page ad in print and digital program book.
• Formal announcement of sponsorship in WHYY weekly e-newsletter distributed to over 156,000 subscribers.
• Logo inclusion on event promotion, during the live event and incorporated into the virtual event.
• Sponsor acknowledgement on the WHYY tickertape on Independence Mall the day of the event.
• 500 meals donated to local food banks.

SECONDI $35,000 – Category exclusive opportunity for up to three sponsors

• 10 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 20 links for virtual event.
• 25 on-air recognition spots on WHYY-FM 90.9.
• 10 on-air recognition spots on WHYY-TV 12.
• 125,000 impressions rotating on billypenn.com and on WHYY.org
• 150,000 audio impressions on WHYY Live Stream.
• Full-page ad in print and digital program book.
• Formal announcement of sponsorship in WHYY weekly e-newsletter distributed to over 156,000 subscribers.
• Logo inclusion on event promotion, during the live event and incorporated into the virtual event.
• Sponsor acknowledgement on the WHYY tickertape on Independence Mall the day of the event.
• 350 meals donated to local food banks.

DOLCE $25,000

• 8 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 15 links for virtual event.
• 20 on-air recognition spots on WHY-FM 90.9.
• 8 on-air recognition spots on WHYY-TV 12.
• 100,000 web ad impressions rotating on billypenn.com and on WHYY.org
• 125,000 audio impressions on WHYY Live Stream.
• Full-page ad in print and digital program book.
• Formal announcement of sponsorship in WHYY weekly e-newsletter distributed to over 156,000 subscribers.
• Sponsor acknowledgement on the WHYY tickertape on Independence Mall the day of the event.
• 250 meals donated to local food banks.

ANTIPASTI $12,500

• 6 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 10 links for virtual event.
• 10 on-air recognition spots on WHY-FM 90.9.
• 6 on-air recognition spots on WHYY-TV 12.
• 75,000 we ad impressions rotating on billypenn.com and on WHYY.org
• 75,000 audio impressions on WHYY Live Stream.
• Full-page ad in print and digital program book.
• Logo inclusion on event promotion, during the live event and incorporated into the virtual event.
• 125 meals donated to local food banks.

APERTIVI $7,500

• 4 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 10 links for virtual event.
• 50,000 web ad impressions rotating on billypenn.com and on WHYY.org
• 50,000 audio impressions on WHYY Live Stream.
• Half-page ad in print and digital program book.
• Logo inclusion on event promotion, during the live event and incorporated into the virtual event.
• 100 meals donated to local food banks.

TICKETS $400 ($600 for two tickets)

• 1 ticket to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 100 meals donated to local food banks.

Small Business & Individual Sponsor Opportunities

These sponsorship levels are reserved for small businesses and individuals who wish to sponsor the Lifelong Learning Award.

INSALATA $5,000

• 4 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 10 links for virtual event.
• 50,000 web ad impressions rotating on billypenn.com and on WHYY.org
• Recognition in program book.
• Quarter-page ad in printed and digital program book.
• 75 meals donated to local food banks.

FORMAGGI $2,500

• 2 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 8 links to virtual event.
• Recognition in program book.
• 50 meals donated to local food banks.

ESPRESSO $1,000

• 2 tickets to the in-person event, including cocktail reception and program.
• 5 links to virtual event.
• Recognition in program book.
• 25 meals donated to local food banks.