What is the Oregon Beer Awards?

Founded in 2015, the OBA’s bestows medals multiple beer categories and industry categories after 1,200 craft beers from across the state are tasted in a double-blind judging weekend by a panel of 100 diverse, expert judges. Winners are announced during a celebratory ceremony, where an OBA Hall of Fame induction also occurs. Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of Beer” this event is both a raucous reunion of brewers and beer lovers and a notable celebration of outstanding beers and breweries in over 35 categories. Willamette Week produces this event, but the competition is executed by a team of amazing beer stewards. Learn more about the competition, how we judge beers, and the awards show at OregonBeerAwards.com

Why should you be involved?

You care about the development of Oregon’s craft beer market and culture.

Your company would benefit from having the captive attention of beer industry attendees.

You’d like to directly connect with brewers or folks in the beer industry.

You want to align with the state’s most scientifically-sound beer evaluation and support the continuation of celebrating exemplary local beers.

How can you be involved?

Oregon Beer Awards, Title Sponsor

• Logo on every piece of marketing collateral for the festival: 3-week print, digital campaign on WW platforms & social campaign on OBA channels.
• Premiere logo presence on beer submission form, eventbrite ticketing page and OBA website, starting Jan 1.
• Premiere logo presence on the onstage slideshow at OBAs as folks filter into their seats.
• Present the first award at the OBAs, a 2 minute speaking opportunity on the main stage.
• Access to OBA audiences through direct marketing opportunities including social post on OBA instagram, half page ad in WW issue week of the event, messaging included in newsletter to all OBA Festival attendees after the event.
• 5 tickets to Oregon Beer Awards
Fee: $5,500
Taster's Circle Sponsor

Speak directly to the community most embedded in the competition: judges and volunteers. Judges are largely (~75%) active brewers and the rest are retired brewers, allied industry, retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, and media.
• Logo and messaging included on Judging Manual used throughout Judging weekends, and in email sent out to all judges and volunteers prior to Judging
• Your brand on ~120 limited edition OBA2026 swag handed out during Judging Weekends
• Present award onstage at OBA Ceremony
• Dedicated social post on OBA Instagram
• 3 Tickets to OBAs
Fee: $4,000
Hall of Fame Sponsor

A truly beloved moment each year is the reveal of our annual HoF inductee, via a tribute video in their honor. Past inductees have included: Alan Sprintz, Art Larrance, Teri Fahrendorf, Lisa Morrison, Fred Eckhardt, Don Younger, John Harris, Jim Parker.
• Representative on screen for the Oregon Beer Awards Hall of Fame presentation.
• Your logo on HoF Video, shown at event and on wweek.com.
• 6 Awards Ceremony Tickets
• Logo on marketing materials (3 week print, digital and social campaign)
• Logo on HoF plaque given to inductee or inductee representative
Fee: $3,000
Best in Beer Week, Title Sponsor

Best in Beer Week Brought to you by YOU!
• Your company name on every piece of marketing collateral for the Best in Beer Week: 2-week print, digital & social campaign on WW channels + OBA Channels.
• Your company name is also on all marketing collateral distributed to participating breweries.
• Premiere logo presence on Best in Beer Week landing page with all information around the week, and offerings.
• Present an award at the OBAs, a 2 minute speaking opportunity on the main stage in front of a room of brewers and beer enthusiasts.
• 2 tickets to Oregon Beer Awards
Fee: $3,500
*Ability to offer swag to participating breweries, and/or potential to hold an event in tandem with the Best in Beer Week - if this is of interest, lets talk.
Category Sponsor

The most popular sponsorship is a “Category Sponsorship.” If you’ve been to the ceremony, you know the sizzle is real. The energy is alive with a highly captive audience, and for this sponsorship, your company will take over the screen to share a one-minute message and open the “envelope” to present gold, silver, and bronze medalists in your category. (Like the Emmys.) Your logo will be on-screen as you present the award, and you’ll have the chance to show off your product or service in a creative way. View categories here.
• Representative introduces category and presents award
• Tell the audience about your company!
• Play off the Oscars/Grammys etc to do something memorable and fun.
• Logo or photo included on-screen during award presentation.
• 1 Complimentary Ticket to the Awards Show
Fee: $600
Brand the Backdrop

Your logo in every branded OBA photo taken after awards are delivered.
• Used as ‘"photo booth” for winners after the exit the stage
• WW will use in future OBA promotion and post on OBA instagram during and after the event.
• Cost of printing banner included.
• 2 tickets to OBAs
Fee: $2,000
Wristband Sponsorship

All attendees to the main event, and the live stream event, will receive a wristband upon entry - noting which areas in Revolution Hall they have access to. We anticipate well over 1000+ people in attendance. Brand the wristband with your logo, a QR code to your website or with your tagline - for a memorable experience for all event-goers.
Fee: $1,500
Brand the OBA Program

Your logo on every OBA Program, handed out to all 800+ guests of this sold out awards show.
Includes 2 tickets to OBAs
Fee: $1,500
Entry & Exit Sampling

Your branded coozie, coaster or coupon handed out to each guest upon entry or exit of the event.
Fee: $400
Booth

Get in front of 800+ beer loving Portlanders as they mingle before, during and after the event.
Includes 1 ticket to the OBAs.
$400
Satellite Bar

We’re looking for one partner to own the Satellite Bar - one of the key bars where everyone will be grabbing beers and spending time before the show and during intermission. This offers an intimate space for networking, and fantastic brand exposure with numerous highly visible areas for brand exposure. Produce or distribute a beer? We can make sure it’s on tap.
• 8 foot sign of your brand/company across the front of the bar.
• Logo/branding on large TV Menu.
• Three complimentary tickets to OBA’s
• Shoutout on stage
Fee: $2,000