SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THE INDUSTRY EVENT OF THE YEAR Join us for the gala of the year, as we recognize the exceptional ability and talent of the region’s hospitality community. The 2026 CRAZIES will highlight the best-of-the-best from our industry and toast an incredible year of dining, hospitality and innovation. .
DETAILS
Monday, December 7, 2026 Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket, CT Cocktail Reception 5-7PM Awards Gala & Dinner 7-9PM After Party 9PM-12AM
EXPERIENCE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY
8TH YEAR RUNNING 1,500+ GUESTS 600+ INDUSTRY OWNERS/OPERATORS 75+ SPONSORS 20 AWARDS LEGENDARY AFTER PARTY BIGGEST NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY OVER 1MM VIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
WHY
ATTEND Hospitality is one of Connecticut's largest industries, employing more than 170,000 people and generating more than $21 billion in annual sales. The CRAZIES is the one night each year when the entire industry comes together to celebrate its accomplishments and recognize those making an extraordinary impact. Whether you're a finalist, sponsor, restaurateur, hotelier, supplier, or simply passionate about hospitality, the evening offers countless opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and create lasting memories.
WHY
SPONSOR The CRAZIES will once again be hosted at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which provides a world-class venue for our sponsors to showcase their brand, product and/or service to a focused audience of industry professionals. Whether it is the pre-event reception, awards dinner and/or after party, the CRAZIES offers many different opportunities to have your brand stand out among thousands of hospitality professionals, business leaders, elected officials, and community partners.
WHO ATTENDS Restaurateurs
Hospitality Leaders
Hoteliers
Vendors
Operators
Distributors
Executive Chefs
Media
Managers
Industry Influencers
Industry Staff
Elected Officials
It has been eight wonderful years of bringing our community together to celebrate through the CRAZIES, and to recognize the rock stars who put their whole hearts into creating incredible hospitality experiences.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES The CRAZIES are designed to celebrate the best of the hospitality industry in Connecticut. The following packages are specially designed to provide a high quality experience and premier visibility for your brand.
TITLE SPONSOR - $40,000
REGISTRATION SPONSOR - $10,000
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR - $6,500
• Two tables of ten with branded signage
• One table of ten with branded signage
• One table of ten with branded signage
• Full-page advertisement on back cover of Gala Program
• Full-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Naming rights and branding for the Gala
• Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Registration
• Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
• Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
PRESENTING SPONSOR - $25,000
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR - $10,000
• Two tables of ten with branded signage
• One table of ten with branded signage
• Full-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Full-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Naming rights and branding as a Presenting Sponsor for the Gala
• Naming rights and branding of the Photo Booth during Cocktail Reception
• Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
DINNER SPONSOR - $15,000 • Two tables of ten with branded signage • Full-page advertisement in Gala Program • Naming rights and branding of the Gala Dinner
KICKOFF PARTY SPONSOR - $10,000 • One table of ten with branded signage • Full-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Half-page advertisement in Gala Program • Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Silent Auction
SHOWCASE SPONSOR - $5,000 • Priority seating at the Gala • One table of ten with branded signage • Half-page advertisement in Gala Program • Vendor Showcase Table during Cocktail Reception*
ELITE SPONSOR - $5,000 • Priority seating at the Gala • One table of ten with branded signage • Half-page advertisement in Gala Program • Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Regional Award
• Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Kickoff Party • Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
DIAMOND SPONSOR- $3,500
RECEPTION SPONSOR - $15,000
RECEPTION LOUNGE SPONSOR - $8,000
• Two tables of ten with branded signage
• One table of ten with branded signage
• Priority seating at the Gala • One table of ten with branded signage • Half-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Full-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Half-page advertisement in Gala Program
• Naming rights and branding of the Cocktail Reception
• Naming rights to a Cocktail Reception lounge area
• Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
• Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR - $15,000
VOTING SPONSOR - $6,500
• Two tables of ten with branded signage
• One table of ten with branded signage
• Full-page advertisement in Gala Program • Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES After-Party
• Half-page advertisement in Gala Program • Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Online Voting
• Naming rights and stage mention for CRAZY Award
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Yvette M. Tavares | (860) 816 8762 | tavares@ctrestaurant.org Sponsorships, tickets and packages at the CRAZIES are nontransferable and nonrefundable Category exclusivity only applies to the Title Sponsor, for questions please inquire.. *Additional charges may apply
SUPPORTING SPONSOR - $1,500 (FULL) - $750 (HALF) • Advertisement in Gala Program
GALA TICKETS Tickets: $250 per person Tables: $2,500 per table of ten
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Naming rights and branding for the Gala Two-tables of ten with branded signage Full-page advertisement in Gala Program Naming rights for CRAZY Award Naming rights for Regional CRAZY Award Naming rights and branding of the Gala Dinner Naming rights and branding of the Cocktail Reception Naming rights and branding of the After Party Naming rights and branding of Registration Naming rights to Cocktail Reception lounge area Vendor showcase table during Cocktail Reception One table of ten with branded signage Half-page advertisement in Gala Program Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Kickoff Party Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Online Voting Naming rights and branding of the CRAZIES Silent Auction Naming rights & branding as a Presenting Sponsor for the Gala
REGISTRATION PHOTO BOOTH
KICKOFF PARTY
LOUNGE
TITLE
PRESENTING
DINNER
RECEPTION
AFTER-PARTY
SILENT AUCTION
SHOWCASE
ELITE
DIAMOND
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
VOTING
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
$40,000
$25,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$8,000
$6,500
$6,500
$5,000
$5,000
$3,000
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2026 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket, CT For more information, please contact: Yvette M. Tavares 860-816-8762 | tavares@ctrestaurant.org