The NGALA is a non-profit organization comprised of active and retired Army and Air National Guard officers. Its formation aims to promote the welfare of National Guard personnel, strengthen national security, and foster and improve the National Guard of Louisiana and the National Guard of the United States as essential components of the US armed forces.
Sponsors, want to attend our state conference?
Ensure you check out the sponsorship options below.
As always, we value your sponsorship. Sponsorship includes registration, exhibit space, social and gala banquet attendance, logo placement on our website, and limited participation in our golf tournament. We also allow you to meet and interact with our members and discuss your products and services. We host a cocktail party for our sponsors to meet and mingle with our leadership team before our banquet.
To increase opportunities for our corporate partners to sponsor NGALA and further support our mission, NGALA invites our corporate, industry, and small business partners to participate in our annual conference and exhibition by obtaining exhibit space as a group guest or by sponsoring the event at the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. At our annual conference, each level allows our sponsors to receive recognition and privileges, including the exhibit fee and other benefits.
- Free conference registration at all five levels of corporate sponsorship.
- Free exhibit space with booth/display with all five levels of corporate sponsorship.
- Free participation at our banquet at all five levels of corporate sponsorship.
- At the Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels of corporate sponsorship, participants can enjoy free golf tournament participation and mingle with our members.
- Free attendance at the corporate cocktail party with the staff and senior leadership of the NGALA at all five levels of corporate sponsorship.
- NGALA recognition for all guests and sponsors.
- Company logo placement on the NGALA website for all guests and sponsors, with premium placement for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels of corporate sponsorship
In addition to sponsorship of our annual conference, we offer opportunities to sponsor our refreshment breaks. Three refreshment breaks will be during our annual business meeting on Saturday morning. Your co-sponsorship or full sponsorship of a refreshment suite will allow your company to gain invaluable exposure during our yearly meeting. We will recognize you in our conference program and on signage at the function. Sponsorship is reserved for NGALA corporate members.
Should you decide to become a corporate sponsor of NGALA, we are pleased also to invite you to join NGALA at our 95th Annual Conference, to be held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, from 17 – 19 April 2026. Our 95th Annual Conference will officially open to all attendees starting on Friday (Event, location and time TBD), followed by our Friday night Hospitality social event (location and time TBD). We will conduct our business and breakout sessions followed by our awards ceremony on Saturday (TBD). We will conclude with the TAG VIP Reception and our Formal Ball, concluding the day’s events. Our conference will conclude on Sunday morning.
We look forward to developing an enduring relationship with your company and encourage you to sponsor our influential association. The complete agenda to be posted when available.
If you choose to sponsor our association, we request that you create an account using the ‘Create Account’ tab at the top of the page so we have your company contact information.
New Sponsorship Opportunities Below
Friday Event TBD
Enjoy seeing your signage on 9 holes of golf. Trophies will bear your logo, creating a lasting impression for years. The area around the golf shop or grill will proudly display your logo so all attendees can see your brand. Your company name and icon will be displayed on the State Conference webpage.
Friday Night Social Event. Theme: TBD
This Friday night event will be held at (location TBD) and involves live music or DJ, costumes and skits, and several choices of Louisiana style food and refreshments. Special event trophies awarded during the evening will have your logo cast for a lasting impression for years to come. Your company name and icon will be displayed at the entrance, throughout the venue, will be announced periodically during the event, and on the State Conference web-page.
Company-Grade and Retiree Luncheons
The retirees and company-grade officers participate in separate luncheon events immediately following the main business session on Saturday. Each session will have separate guest speakers or a discussion tailored to those groups. The donation includes an invitation to the luncheon and company recognition. Your company name and icon will be displayed at the entrance, throughout the venue, will be announced periodically during the event, and on the State Conference web-page.
TAG VIP Reception
This is a special invitation only event with select organization leaders that encourages the spirit of the National Guard. As one of our corporate sponsors, you will be able to interact and network specifically with our senior leaders while enjoying refreshments. Your company name and icon will be displayed at the entrance, throughout the venue, will be announced periodically during the event, and on the State Conference webpage.
Spouse’s Event
This is a special event for our spouses, and we are showing our support for the families of our soldiers and airmen. You will be invited to attend the event and participate in refreshments. Your company name and icon will be displayed at the entrance, throughout the venue, will be announced periodically during the event and on the State Conference webpage.
Saturday Night Formal Ball and Dinner
This formal attire event will include the parade of commanders, ceremonial GROG, dinner for all attendees, and live entertainment following the formal ceremony. Your company will be formally recognized during the ceremony. Your company name and icon will be displayed at the entrance, throughout the venue, will be announced periodically during the event, and on the State Conference web-page.
