Sponsorships

The Nail Excellence Awards is more than an awards show — it’s a full experience designed to inspire, connect, educate, and celebrate.

By day, the Excellence Expo brings together beauty professionals, entrepreneurs, wellness brands, educators, business resources, creatives, and motivated individuals from all industries. Attendees come to network, discover products and services, gain knowledge, focus on personal and business growth, and feel inspired. The Expo is designed for everyone — not just the beauty industry.

By night, the event transforms into an elegant “Oscar-style” Gala celebrating excellence within the nail industry while creating an uplifting and motivational experience for all attendees through powerful stories, recognition, creativity, and community.

Partnering with the Nail Excellence Awards places your brand in front of an engaged audience while aligning you with excellence, empowerment, and growth.

Sponsorships include a mix of digital and in-person visibility, such as listings or ads in the virtual program book and featured placement on the NEA website. Packages can offer logo or name display on the big screen, group or dedicated social media recognition, and options to include branded promo items in attendee swag bags. Higher tiers add in-person benefits like exhibitor tables at the expo, expo passes, VIP gala tickets, and branded Legacy tables with photo-op signage. Some levels also include retractable banner placement at the gala entrance and on-stage recognition for premium brand exposure.

Founding Supporting Sponsor — $485
Award Category Sponsor — $1,000
Expo Impact Sponsor — $1,050
Gala Prestige Sponsor — $2,750
Expo Sponsor — $4,000
Legacy Partner — $5,000

 Cost: $485
Perfect for: brands, businesses, educators, salons, entrepreneurs, and supporters who want to align their name with excellence, inspiration, community, and growth while supporting an experience designed to uplift and connect people from all industries.

Includes:

● Name listing in Virtual Program Book
● Website featured partner listing
● Option to include promo item in swag bags (min. 1000 items)
● Group sponsor thank-you post (social media)
● Recognition slide on Big Screen (grouped)

 Cost: $1,000
Perfect for: salons, educators, and other types of businesses who want their name aligned with excellence.

Includes:

• Listed in program booklet as Award Category Sponsor

• Brand on Big Screen for presented category (e.g., “Rookie of the Year — Presented by ___”)

• Sponsor or representative presents the award on stage

 Cost: $1,050

Perfect for: brands, businesses, educators, wellness companies, beauty professionals, service providers, and entrepreneurs looking to increase visibility and connect face-to-face with an engaged audience focused on growth, networking, inspiration, and opportunity.

Includes:

● 1 Exhibitor Table at Expo
● 4 Expo Passes
● LOGO in Virtual Program Book
● LOGO rotation on Big Screen
● Website featured partner listing
● Group sponsor thank-you post
● Option to include promo item in swag bags

A powerful in-person branding opportunity for companies looking to build meaningful connections and expand their presence within a positive, growth-driven community.

 Cost: $4,000

Perfect for: brands, businesses, wellness companies, educators, beauty professionals, service providers, and entrepreneurs looking for high-visibility, in-person exposure through a powerful community-driven experience.

Includes:

• “Expo Sponsored by [Your Brand]” signage at entrance
• Exclusive Expo lounge area (approx. 529 sq. ft.) to promote your brand
• “Lounge Presented by [Your Brand]” signage at lounge and expo entrance
• Additional benefits included (“AND MORE!”)

 Cost: $2,750

Perfect for: Regional brands, service companies, financial or wellness partners wanting strong gala-night visibility.

Includes:

● 2 VIP Tickets
● LOGO displayed on Big Screen before Gala or during intermission
● Half-page ad in Virtual Program Book
● Company recognition from host on stage
● Website featured partner listing
● Dedicated social media spotlight
● retractable banner placement near Gala entrance

A premium red-carpet presence without the full Legacy-level investment.

 Cost: $5,000 (only 10 available)

Perfect for: major brands, businesses, wellness companies, beauty professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and organizations looking to make a lasting impact through an experience centered around excellence, inspiration, connection, and growth.

Includes:

● Branded Legacy Table at Gala (premium seating)

● Company name announced as “Legacy Partner”
● Full-page ad in virtual Program Book
● Logo on Big Screen during Gala
● 1 Exhibitor Table
● 6 Expo Passes
● Retractable banner near gala entrance
● 6 VIP tickets
● Logo listed on NEA website homepage as a Legacy Partner
● Dedicated social media spotlight
● Photo-op signage at table
● Website featured partner listing

Position your brand as a supporter of a movement that brings people together through education, empowerment, celebration, networking, and opportunity across multiple industries.