Tournament Schedule

Tournament Date: Monday, May 14, 2012 Postponed! Check back soon for new date.

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Schedule

10:00–12:00
Tournament Registration

10:00–11:00
Free Instruction and Tips from the Pro on the Driving Range

11:00–12:00
Champions Luncheon

12:15–5:30
Golf Tournament

5:30
Victory Reception, Awarding of Prizes, and Auction

Prizes, Awards & Raffle

Photo Galleries

2012 GWAO Brochure

2010 GWAO Brochure

Download the 2012 GWAO Brochure

Sponsorship Opportunities

Additional sponsorship is available for companies, airlines and associations looking to increase their visibility and support. For information on sponsorship opportunites for the 2011 GWAO, email Paul Bollinger at paulbollingerjr@aol.com.


The Diamond/Awards Banquet Sponsors
$15,000

Flight Safety International       Boeing

  • Sponsor's name or logo in all tournament marketing material.
    Includes the tournament promotional and on-site brochures,
    website, and e-blast.
  • Reserved table for 8 at the Victory Reception.
  • Logo included on the "big gift" given to all GWAO participants.
  • A complimentary golf foursome.
  • Listing in follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, and the Weekly of Business Aviation.
  • Full use of tournament attendee list.


Platinum/Champions Luncheon Sponsors
$10,000

 

  • Sponsor's name or logo in all tournament marketing material.
    Includes the tournament promotional and on-site brochures,
    website, and e-blast.
  • Additional sponsor signage will be displayed at the Victory Reception and other sites at tournament.
  • Sponsor will be listed in follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, and the Weekly of Business Aviation.
  • Sponsor will receive reserved table for 8 at Victory Reception for sponsor's use for its staff, players, and guests.
  • Sponsor gets full tournament attendee list with contact information.


Gold/Breakfast And Registration Sponsor
$7,500

ITT Exelis

  • Sponsor's name or logo in all tournament marketing material.
    Includes the tournament promotional and on-site brochures,
    website, and e-blast.
  • Additional sponsor signage at the Champion's Lunch.
  • Sponsor will be listed in follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, and the Weekly of Business Aviation.
  • Sponsor will receive reserved table for 8 at Victory Reception for sponsor's use for its staff, players, and guests.

Refreshments on the Golf Courses
$3,500

Cessna Aircraft       Lockheed Martin
  • Includes signs at refreshment stations and prominent listing
    in the on-site brochure.
  • Sponsor will be listed in follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, and the Weekly of Business Aviation.


Grand Raffle Prize Sponsor
$3,500

  • Includes recognition at the tournament, company name on signs and on-site program, and the GWAO website. Sponsor will be listed in the follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, the Weekly of Business Aviation, and Aviation International News.


Golf Ball Sponsor
$3,000

GAMA

  • Includes recognition at the tournament, company name on signs and on-site program, and the GWAO website. Sponsor will be listed in the follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, the Weekly of Business Aviation, and Aviation International News.


Hole-in-One Insurance Sponsor
$2,500

AOPA

  • Includes recognition at the tournament, company name on signs and on-site program, and the GWAO website. Sponsor will be listed in the follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, the Weekly of Business Aviation, and Aviation International News.


Photography Sponsorship
$2,000

GE Aviation

  • Includes sponsor name in the on-site program and acknowledgement on the picture frame and on the GWAO website where the team pictures will be posted.
  • Sponsor will be listed in the follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, and the Weekly of Business Aviation.


Driving Range Sponsorship
$1,000

Honeywell      Forth Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Includes signage on the driving range indicating sponsorship.
  • Includes mention in the on-site brochure. Sponsor will be listed in follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, and the Weekly of Business Aviation.


Victory Reception Entertainment Sponsor
$1,500

NBAA      Signature Flight Support

  • Includes recognition at the tournament, company name on signs and on-site program, and the GWAO website. Sponsor will be listed in the follow-up "thank-you" ad to run in Aviation Week & Space Technology, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, the Weekly of Business Aviation, and Aviation International News.


Closest-to-the-Hole Or Longest-Drive Contests (6)
$250

Chantilly Air

  • Special recognition on the course signage and in the program.


2012 GWAO Sponsors

The Greater Washington Aviation Open is fortunate to have so many generous sponsors this year. We wish to acknowledge those companies that have contributed the most to the success of the tournament. Thank you!

alpa AOPA
   
Boeing Cessna Aircraft
   
Chantilly Air Flight Safety International
   
Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau GAMA
   
GE Aviation Greeley Pond Technologies
   
Gulfstream Honeywell
   
ITT Exelis Lockheed Martin
   
NBAA PNC Bank
   
Rockwell Collins Shirtboy
   
Signature Flight Support  

 

Airline Sponsors of Auction

The Greater Washington Aviation Open live auction is famous for offering the finest airline trips in the world. We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful support of the following airlines!

American Airlines Cathay Pacific
   
2 domestic First Class and
2 Int'l Business
2 Business Class from JFK
to Hong Kong
   
   
Delta Etihad Airways
   
2 First Class tickets (US/Carribean/Mexico) 2 Business Class system wide
   
   
jetBlue Airways Swiss International Air Lines
   
2 tickets system wide 2 Business Class to any gateway
city in Switzerland
   
   
United US Airways
   
2 domestic coach tickets 2 $1000.00 gift cards
   

Hotel Sponsors of Auction

We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful support of the following hotels!

Hilton Lansdowne Resort
   
Marriott  
   

 

2011 GWAO Host List