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Now in it’s 17th year, The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health’s Inspiration Awards is one of Ottawa’s

premier social events attracting leaders from the business, political, public and not-for-profit communities.

The Royal’s Award events have raised well in excess of $3.9 million dollars for patient care, comfort and

research.

1 in 3 CANADIANS WILL EXPERIENCE MENTAL ILLNESS DURING THEIR LIFETIME: YOU

KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN AFFECTED - GET INVOLVED, HELP TRANSFORM A LIFE.

Every year both sponsors and participants share that The Inspiration Awards is the most enjoyable event of

its kind in the city. We ensure sponsors receive maximum visibility and exposure to our loyal and influential

supporters.

• Conduct innovative research that will help to unlock the mysteries of the brain and translate discoveries into more personalized care;

• Explore and advance early detection and prevention strategies, to help stop suffering before it starts;

• Expand research and care through telemedicine and web-based self-help programs;

• Fund urgent and emerging needs in our treatment programs; and

• Help bring hope to people living with mental illness.

W I T H Y O U R H E L P , W E W I L L :

At The Royal, we are dedicated to transforming understanding of mental illness, and using evidence-based

discoveries to inform care, improve outcomes, reduce stigma, and drive system and social change.

Through your support, together, we can help people get better, faster.

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P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R $ 3 5 , 0 0 0

Y O U T H V I D E O A W A R D S P O N S O R $ 2 0 , 0 0 0

• Prominent logo visibility as exclusive presenting sponsor of the Inspiration Awards in all pre-event advertising

• Company logo on the front cover of the Awards program

• Full page ad (inside back cover) of Awards program

• Premium logo visibility on all event signage

• Opportunity to offer welcoming remarks during the evening’s program (exclusive benefit)

• Opportunity to provide take away for guests

• Two tables of eight with preferred front row seating

• Opportunity to present the English or French Youth Video Contest award

• Pre-taped award introduction speaking to the importance of youth mental health

• Company logo in Awards program

• 1/2 page ad within the Awards program

• Prominent logo visibility on event signage

• Logo visibility on Video Contest promotional materials and contest website (earliest confirmation allows for increased exposure)

• One table of eight with preferred seating

— Exclusive Opportunity to Achieve Maximum Exposure & Brand Awareness —

— One of Two Sponsors of Youth Video Contests (English or French) —

S P O N S O R S H I P P A C K A G E S

Choose the sponsorship package that suits your philanthropic needs, or call the Foundation today to

discuss further sponsorship opportunities. Your support will transform people’s lives.

613.722.6521 x 6707

O N L I N E A U C T I O N S P O N S O R $ 2 0 , 0 0 0

• Prominent sponsor logo visibility on the Inspiration Awards online auction bidding site that is shared publically for two weeks leading up to the event

• Company logo in Awards program

• 1/2 page ad within Awards program

• Sponsor designed ad to appear on bidding tablets at the event

• Prominent logo visibility on event signage

• One table of eight with preferred seating

— Mazimize your Company’s Profile as the Online Auction Sponsor —

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P L A T I N U M S P O N S O R $ 1 5 , 0 0 0

• Opportunity to present award to one of six Inspiration Award recipients

• Company logo in Awards program

• 1/3 page ad within Awards program

• Prominent logo visibility on event signag

• One table of eight with preferred seating

— Become An Award Sponsor Celebrating Inspirational Mental Health Achievements —

G O L D S P O N S O R $ 1 0 , 0 0 0

C O R P O R A T E S P O N S O R $ 5 , 0 0 0

U N I V E R S A L B E N E F I T S P A C K A G E

• Opportunity to become a named sponsor of an exclusive event property for the evening. See properties listed on page 10 (confirm early, opportunities are limited)

• Company logo in Awards program

• Logo visibility on event signage

• One table of eight with preferred seating

• Company listing in Awards program • One table of eight

• Free parking for you & your guests

• Company name/logo recognition on-screen at event

• Recognition on the Inspiration Awards webpage

• First right of refusal to sponsor the 2021 Inspiration Awards

— Increase your Company’s Profile as a Named Event Program Sponsor —

— Build your Profile as a Community Supporter —

— These Benefits Will Be Added to Those Outlined Above in Recognition of your Support —

S P O N S O R S H I P P A C K A G E S

Choose the sponsorship package that suits your philanthropic needs, or call the Foundation today to

discuss further sponsorship opportunities. Your support will transform people’s lives.

613.722.6521 x 6707

— Mazimize your Company’s Profile as the Online Auction Sponsor —

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A W A R D R E C I P I E N T S

To watch the videos of the 2019 Recipients, please visit theroyal.ca

YO U T H L E A D E R F O R M E N TA L H E A LT H AWA R D

Gabrielle Eyahpaise

At the age of 14, Gabrielle was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Left home-bound, and often

bed-bound, she began feeling helpless and became suicidal. As Gabrielle began to recover, she also began to feel less

alone. She travelled to the International OCD Conference and learned about Exposure and Response Prevention, a

treatment that would ultimately work for her. Today, Gabrielle continues to speak publicly. Her openness and honesty

has encouraged many youth to open up, feel understood, and no longer alone.

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Chris Nimhey

In 2001, Chris was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, retreating into the dark and only left for doctor’s

appointments. Eventually, treatment started to take effect. Chris returned to teaching part-time and began writing

about his mental health challenges and publishing his first novel. Since 2014, Chris has regularly participated in

The Royal’s Is It Just Me? mental health education program for youth. Chris was nationally recognized as a “Face of

Mental Illness” with the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, and was presented with a Mayor’s

City Builder Award.

Denis Riordan

Denis Riordan, Ph.D. aptly describes his journey with helping his daughter as a marathon. In 2016, while residing

in Nova Scotia, Denis’ accomplished 30-year-old daughter was unexpectedly diagosed with schizophrenia. Denis,

with no caregiving experience, quickly dedicated himself to helping his daughter. He relocated to Ottawa and

became a mental health advocate almost overnight. Denis is tirelessly devoted to mental health advocacy and

education and is working to replicate Ottawa’s several mental health caregiving programs in Halifax.

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To watch the videos of the 2019 Recipients, please visit theroyal.ca

Y O U N G R E S E A R C H E R AWA R D

Dr. Natalia Jaworska

Using various brain imaging techniques, Dr. Natalia Jaworska’s clinical research is mainly focused on

examining brain profiles associated with treatment response. She uses brain-based and cognitive/behavioural

assessments in conjunction with innovative approaches in machine learning and artificial intelligence to study

mental illness and aid in the development of new, research-informed treatment options.

CO M M U N I T Y L E A D E R F O R M E N TA L H E A LT H AWA R D S

Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario

From its inception as a parent-led movement to its current vital service of offering support for parents and

families across the Ottawa region, Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) has become a critical system

component that effectively supports clients where and when they need help. PLEO has taken a leadership

role in breaking down stigma by reaching out to the community to increase understanding and tolerance. For

the last 20 years, this grassroots organization has been providing resources, support, and skills to enable and

empower the voice of parents and families.

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Ottawa Paramedics Peer Support Team

Day and night - first responders are on the frontline of traumatic events, caring and protecting each of us.

There is an unimaginable mental toll these experiences inflict on a person. Up until recently, there was minimal

support and intervention for first responders who were experiencing a reaction or stress as a result of an

incident. Enter the creation of the Ottawa Paramedic Peer Support Team. This voluntary 50-member Team,

allows first responders 24/7 access to one-on-one support and crisis intervention resources. Incredibly, the

Ottawa Paramedic Peer Support Team always puts their peers before themselves helping in times of crisis,

educating and decreasing stigma. Their passion, work and continued efforts in mental health advocacy are

truly transformational.

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The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) is committed to serving the mental health needs

of patients and families across Eastern Ontario. We are also dedicated to exploring new approaches

to mental health treatment through leading-edge research and education. At The Royal, the goals are simple and clear

— to get those suffering from mental illness into recovery faster and to transform the way mental illness is treated.

Mental illness — specifically major depression — is the single greatest cause of workplace disability in our society

today. Apart from the financial burden, the human cost is enormous. Normal healthy lives are devastated. Families are

torn apart. Lives are lost. We are dealing with a health care problem of epidemic proportions; it is only going to get

worse. This is the reason we need your support.

As one of the largest providers of mental health care in Canada — The Royal is here to transform the lives of

those suffering from mental illness with innovative and effective treatments, and to identify new methodologies

for prevention and early detection.

Inpatient, outpatient and community outreach programs at The Royal:

• Anxiety Disorders• Assertive Community Treatment Teams• Community Outreach• Integrated Forensic Program• General Psychiatry in Transition• Geriatric Psychiatry• Intensive Assessment and Intervention

• Mood Disorders• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic• Schizophrenia• Sleep Disorders• Substance Use & Concurrent Disorders• Youth Psychiatry

Our goals are simple and clear — to get more people suffering from mental illness into recovery faster, and to transform the way major depression is treated.

Left to right: Dr. Rébecca Robillard, Clinical Research Director, Sleep Research Platform, The Royal’s IMHR; and Dr. Elliott Lee, a sleep specialist in The Royal’s Sleep Disorders Clinic

The recipients of the Emerging Research Innovators in Mental Health (eRIMh) incubator program at The Royal’s IMHR

Left to right: Dr. Michael Bodnar; Dr. Sara Tremblay; Dr. Rébecca Robillard; Dr. Synthia Guimond; Dr. Lauri Tuominen; Dr. Robyn McQuaid; Dr. Natalia Jaworska

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S P O N S O R S H I P P A C K A G E S

Yes, our company wants to be the PRESENTING Sponsor ($35,000) (SOLD)

Yes, our company wants to be a YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST Sponsor ($20,000) (SOLD)

Yes, our company wants to be a PLATINUM Sponsor ($15,000)

Yes, our company wants to be a GOLD Sponsor ($10,000)

* Requests will be assigned on a first come first serve basis

Pre-event reception Post-event reception Gala entertainment

Parking Décor Photography Print

Yes, our company wants to be a CORPORATE Sponsor ($5,000)

D O N A T I O N S

Our company is unable to attend, but would like to donate $ Providing an item(s) with a retail value of $200 or more to be included in the Gala’s Silent Auction,

a crucial fundraising component of this event

Company Name:

Contact Name & Title:

Address:

City: Province: Postal Code:

Telephone: Fax: Email:

R O Y A L O T T A W A R A F F L E

We would like to purchase Royal Ottawa Raffle tickets  # tickets x $100 = $

P A Y M E N T M E T H O D (Full payment is requested by January 26, 2020)

Cheque to follow Amount $ Visa MasterCard

Number: Exp. Date:

Amount:

Name (as it appears on card):

Signature:

Charitable registration number: 119129179RR0001

Make cheques payable to:

Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, 1145 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4

For more information, please contact The Foundation at 613.722.6521 x 6707

Yes, our company wants to be the ONLINE AUCTION Sponsor ($20,000)

Fax the completed form to 613.761.3605 or scan and e-mail to foundation@theroyal.ca

Scan and email to foundation@theroyal.ca or Fax to 613.761.3605

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The support of your organization will help transform people’s lives.

Inspiration Award materials are designed and donated by Alphabet Creative

Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, 1145 Carling, Ottawa ON K1Z 7K4Tel. 613.722.6521 x 6707 Fax 613.761.3605 Email: foundation@theroyal.ca

“From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave you get this bit of a glow. You don’t get that with

other galas [where] you are just there and aren’t participating as much.”

— Returning Corporate Sponsor

“The value I get out of it is being with people who are like-minded and want to support a cause and contribute

to that cause in more ways than one. The financial aspects of the funds being raised that night as a result of

my being there and being involved, the educational awareness that arises, that sense of community where

you can all work and come together for a cause — the rallying of support. That is the value I see. The dollars

we spend makes very good value for money.”

— Returning Gala Attendee

In Support of Mental Health

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