FREE EXPRESSION AWARDS

CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONS FOR FREE EXPRESSION FREE EXPRESSION AWARDS 2021

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 HOST LESTER HOLT VIRTUAL CELEBRATION News anchor of NBC Nightly News 7-8 p.m. Awards Presentation HONOREES The Freedom Forum invites you to help advance our mission to JULIE K. BROWN Investigative Reporter, Miami Herald foster First Amendment freedoms for all by joining us as a sponsor of Power Shift Award the 2021 Free Expression Awards, an annual benefit to support the JIMMY LAI educational work of the Freedom Forum Institute. Former chairman and founder, Apple Daily and Next Digital

The awards recognize individuals for their courageous acts of, and DERAY MCKESSON contributions to, free and fearless expression. The 2021 awards will Activist and Educator bring together thought leaders, policymakers and philanthropists to GEN. COLIN L. POWELL Former U.S. secretary of state and chairman of the celebrate those who are working in the areas of free speech, freedom Joint Chiefs of Staff of the press, religious freedom and freedom in arts and entertainment. Global Freedom of Expression Leadership Award SUSAN STAMBERG, NINA TOTENBERG, LINDA WERTHEIMER and in memory of COKIE EVENT CHAIRS ROBERTS John and Cynthia Lee Founding Mothers of NPR Lifetime Achievement Award

SUSAN WOJCICKI PAST HONOREES CEO, YOUTUBE TARANA BURKE AVA DuVERNAY JOHN LEWIS JUDY WOODRUFF Founder of the #MeToo Filmmaker United States Representative, Georgia Anchor and managing editor, movement “PBS NewsHour” BOBBY BERK, KARAMO BROWN, TAN FRANCE, ARTHUR O. SULZBERGER JR. TIM COOK ANTONI POROWSKI, JONATHAN VAN NESS Chairman, The New York Times Company CEO, Apple Inc. Co-hosts, “Queer Eye”

FREEDOMFORUM.ORG 2021 FREE EXPRESSION AWARDS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

FREE REGISTRATION SILVER GOLD PLATINUM SIGNATURE BENEFIT EXPRESSION BOX $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $7,500 Opportunity to provide p brief remarks

Verbal acknowledgment p p p during event

Recognition in event collateral Prominent Name Name Name Logo Logo (website, program book, etc) Logo

Recognition on social media platforms p p Logo Placement or Pop Up p p message during the program Center Digital Event Program Half-page Full-page Two-page program Book Ad two-page

Digital Ad p p p

Video ad during program 15 sec 30 sec

Name on Name on Free Additional recognition Reg page Expression box Logo on event p background frame

Opportunity to put item in the Free Expression box p p p

Elizabeth Dickson Director, Development CONTACT Tel: 202/292-6371 | Cell: 330/416-8614 [email protected] 2021 FREE EXPRESSION AWARDS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

FREE REGISTRATION SILVER GOLD PLATINUM SIGNATURE BENEFIT EXPRESSION BOX $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $7,500

Save the Date and Prominent Name Name Name Logo Logo Invite recognition Logo

Freedom Forum expert speaks to your company or group p p p

Free session of allyship training, education class or other training p p p p for you and your group

Submit a 20 sec personal video about what the p p p p p p First Amendment means to you to air during event

Complimentary Freedom Forum Corporate membership p p p p for a year

Sponsorship at a Free Expression Festival Program p p

Elizabeth Dickson Director, Development CONTACT Tel: 202/292-6371 | Cell: 330/416-8614 [email protected] SAVE THE DATE

Join the Freedom Forum for the virtual Free Expression Awards on April 15 and be a part of this incredible evening that celebrates courageous acts of, and contributions to, free expression around the world. The Freedom Forum Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Your contribution to this event is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowable by law.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: ______

Organization/Company: ______

Name to be listed on event materials: ______

Address:______

City/State/Zip: ______

Phone:______

Email:______

PAYMENT INFORMATION c Enclosed is a check payable to the Freedom Forum Institute.

c Please charge $______to my credit card.

c American Express MasterCard Visa

First Name:______

Last Name: ______

Credit Card Number:______

CCV/Security Code: ______Expiration Date:______

Billing Address:______

Please return completed form to the Freedom Forum Institute in the provided envelope. For questions or to purchase sponsorships over the phone, contact Elizabeth Dickson at 202/292-6371 or [email protected].

For more information visit freedomforuminstitute.org/freeexpressionawards.

Financial information about Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. can be obtained by contacting the development department at 300 New Jersey Ave. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20001, or by calling 202/292-6371 or 330/416-8614. Contributions are tax-deductible under 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. is a public charity under sec. 501(c)(3) of the code. The Federal Identification Number is: 20-0617900.

If you are a resident of one of these states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency: Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2680, www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg. No.20063007123. Florida: SC No. Ch23541. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and activities of Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1-800-825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 37465. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ ocp.htm#charity. New York: Upon request, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Inquiries can be made to the development department at Freedom Forum Institute, Inc. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF FREEDOM FORUM INSTITUTE, INC. BY ANY STATE.