AMDA Advocate Recognition Program

Purpose

AMDA appreciates the support and recognition of our industry partners through the AMDA Advocate Recognition Program. The program is designed to:

• Create a system to recognize the contributions of industry to AMDA projects
• Improve communication between AMDA and industry
• Create and facilitate partnership opportunities between AMDA and industry
• Recognize our top advocates by offering them priority opportunities to showcase their research and products while supporting AMDA's mission and educational activities

How does the program work?

AMDA has established advocate levels of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Companies that reach a certain level of support throughout the year are recognized at the appropriate level. With each advocate level comes a variety of opportunities and benefits not available to others who provide support.

Companies who are interested in AMDA's work are invited to support projects and will receive one point for every dollar given. Any money given to AMDA for projects, meetings, etc., is eligible. Contributions to the AMDA Foundation and advertising revenue for JAMDA and Caring for the Ages are not included as they are not direct support to AMDA. Double points are awarded for AMDA Education (curriculum and unrestricted educational grants) and support of networking events (receptions, breaks, and meal functions). AMDA manages the support and points internally. This program runs September 1-August 31 of each year. The points are zeroed out on September 1 of each year.

By accumulating points, your company can secure choice exhibit space, symposia sessions, and other special benefits at the AMDA Annual Symposium. Exhibits and satellite symposia slots are assigned starting with the top advocate and working down the list in succession. If you have any questions about the Advocate Recognition Program, please contact Abby Giffin at 410-992-3143 or by e-mail at agiffin@amda.com.

Special recognition will be presented to companies for every 5 years of continued status as a Gold or Platinum Advocate.

2009 AMDA Advocates

Gold Advocates
Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc
Johnson & Johnson HCC
Sanofi Aventis

Silver Advocates
Amgen
Baxter
Boehringer Ingelheim
Lilly
Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals
Watson Pharma
Wyeth

Bronze Advocates
Eisai
Merck
Novartis
Purdue Pharma

Support Levels and Benefits

	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Contribution to AMDA Sept. 1 - Aug. 31	$25,000	$50,000	$100,000	$200,000
Recognition in Symposium Program Book
Banner / Signage Acknowledging Advocate Level
Advocate Ribbon
One-Time Use of Pre-Reg Mailing List
Recognition on Sponsor Slide in General Session Slideshow
Qualify to Apply for Satellite Symposium
President's Reception Tickets	2	4	6	8
Industry Advisory Board Seats	1	2	3	4
One-Time Use of Post-Reg Mailing List for Symposium Follow-Up
Corporate Memberships			4	5
Subscription to AMDA Online Library
Qualify to Apply for Learning Lab
Exclusive Slide in General Session Slideshow
Private Meeting with AMDA President
Award Presented in Front of Membership
Custom Benefits*

*To be determined between Advocate and AMDA. Please contact Abby Giffin at 410-992-3143 for further details.