All donations will go to our 501c(3) and are tax deductible.
Why Sponsor the Heard First Awards?
Direct Impact on the Arts: Your support helps us provide grants, health coverage, equipment support, and spaces for creatives to showcase their talent.
Unique Branding Opportunities: From title sponsorships to award recognition, your brand will be featured prominently throughout the event, including social media promotion, radio ads, event signage, and programs.
Community Engagement: Align your brand with a beloved community event that brings together musicians, artists, influencers, and cultural leaders.
Exclusive Perks for Sponsors: Enjoy VIP access to the awards ceremony, meet-and-greets with artists, and personalized recognition for your brand’s support.
Tax-Deductible Contributions: As the Heard First Awards is organized through a nonprofit, your sponsorship is tax-deductible, making your contribution not only impactful but financially beneficial.
We are honored to have had GuajanaRum as the Title Sponsor for the Heard First Awards 2024. GuajanaRum, founded in 2014, carries on a 450-year-old Puerto Rican rum tradition. The distillery’s name comes from the Taíno word for the “flowery spike of the sugar cane,” symbolizing their deep roots in Puerto Rican culture. Inspired by founder, Luis Ortiz's grandfather, Modesto Peña’s, a moonshiner over 100 years ago, GuajanaRum’s first creation, IRIS, is named in tribute to his mother. With a commitment to distilling pride, tradition, and community, GuajanaRum is a perfect partner for celebrating excellence in the arts.
