During 2002, in an effort to enhance the partnership opportunities for WHEA and the vendors, advertisers, and exhibitors who support us, WHEA began to look for a means to develop a true sponsorship program. The first Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorship’s were offered for the 2003 calendar year at levels of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000, respectively. One Platinum, one Gold and two Silver sponsors stepped forward with their support that year. For 2011 the total number of sponsors is thirty-six (36)! Sponsorship partnering at these levels ensures that WHEA will continue to provide opportunities for the professional growth of our members.