Two men stand in a workshop, each holding a carved wooden duck, with a lush green outdoor scene visible through an open doorway behind them.

Back Bay Wildfowl Guild Inc

LXCL:Corporate Sponsor Benefits⭐ Premier Recognition<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Top billing on all event marketing materials</li><li class="lxcl-listItem lxcl-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left"><ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Print advertising</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Radio</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Television</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Social media campaigns</li></ul></li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Sponsor-provided banner prominently displayed throughout the event</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Company logo, website link, and recognition featured on the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum website for one full year</li></ul>⭐ VIP Experience<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Six (6) VIP event tickets</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Reserved premium VIP table for six guests</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Special recognition during the event program and announcements</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Exclusive VIP Meet &amp; Greet with the McNair Family and AWHM Board Members</li></ul>VIP Sponsor Reception Saturday, September 19, 2026 3:00–4:00 PMPrivate cocktail reception with:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Mark McNair</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Ian McNair</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">Colin McNair</li></ul>

Corporate Sponsorship: $2,500

Please send your sponsor payment to Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum 1113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 with McNair Fall Auction in the memo. 

Highlighting the McNair Decoy LegacyAtlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum Fall Celebration 2026 Corporate Sponsorship &ndash; $2,500Partner with the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum as a Corporate Sponsor for one of Coastal Virginia&#39;s premier cultural events celebrating the extraordinary legacy of the McNair family&mdash;masters of American decoy carving.Your sponsorship directly supports the museum&#39;s mission to preserve, promote, and inspire appreciation for the rich traditions of wildfowl art, carving, and conservation while providing your business with exceptional visibility among art collectors, conservationists, community leaders, and visitors. Corporate Sponsor Benefits⭐ Premier Recognition<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Top billing on all event marketing materials<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Print advertising</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Radio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Television</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Social media campaigns</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsor-provided banner prominently displayed throughout the event</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Company logo, website link, and recognition featured on the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum website for one full year</li></ul>⭐ VIP Experience<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Six (6) VIP event tickets</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reserved premium VIP table for six guests</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Special recognition during the event program and announcements</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Exclusive VIP Meet &amp; Greet with the McNair Family and AWHM Board Members</li></ul>VIP Sponsor Reception Saturday, September 19, 2026 3:00&ndash;4:00 PMPrivate cocktail reception with:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mark McNair</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ian McNair</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Colin McNair</li></ul>⭐ Main Event4:00&ndash;7:00 PMEnjoy:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gourmet food by I Giardino Ristorante</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cocktails</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live auction</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Online auction participation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live carving demonstrations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Exclusive exhibition viewing</li></ul>⭐ Added ValueReceive one complimentary 4-hour private venue rental at the historic deWitt Cottage, redeemable within 12 months of the event. About the CelebrationJoin the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum for an unforgettable evening honoring one of the most influential families in American decoy carving.For more than fifty years, Mark McNair has transformed traditional waterfowl decoy carving into internationally recognized American folk art. Today, that remarkable legacy continues through his sons, Ian McNair and Colin McNair, whose exceptional craftsmanship has earned admiration from collectors across the country.This exclusive celebration offers guests the opportunity to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meet Mark, Ian, and Colin McNair</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Watch live decoy carving demonstrations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Explore a special exhibition featuring works from the Mark &amp; Margie Cromwell Collection</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bid on one-of-a-kind carvings during both the live and online auctions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enjoy an evening of fine food, cocktails, history, and art</li></ul>Event InformationSaturday, September 19, 2026Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum Historic deWitt Cottage1113 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VirginiaVIP Sponsor Reception 3:00 PMGeneral Admission 4:00 PM Supporting Our MissionProceeds from the Fall Celebration and Auction directly support the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum&#39;s educational programs, exhibits, collections, and preservation efforts dedicated to celebrating the history and artistry of American wildfowl carving. This is a rare opportunity to acquire exceptional works of American folk art while helping preserve one of Virginia Beach&#39;s treasured cultural institutions. Become a Corporate Sponsor Today Your partnership demonstrates a commitment to preserving American heritage while showcasing your business before an engaged audience of collectors, conservationists, community leaders, and supporters from across the region.

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Highlighting the McNair Decoy LegacyAtlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum Fall Celebration 2026 Corporate Sponsorship – $2,500Partner with the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum as a Corporate Sponsor for one of Coastal Virginia's premier cultural events celebrating the extraordinary legacy of the McNair family—masters of American decoy carving.Your sponsorship directly supports the museum's mission to preserve, promote, and inspire appreciation for the rich traditions of wildfowl art, carving, and conservation while providing your business with exceptional visibility among art collectors, conservationists, community leaders, and visitors. Corporate Sponsor Benefits⭐ Premier Recognition<ul><li>Top billing on all event marketing materials<ul><li>Print advertising</li><li>Radio</li><li>Television</li><li>Social media campaigns</li></ul></li><li>Sponsor-provided banner prominently displayed throughout the event</li><li>Company logo, website link, and recognition featured on the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum website for one full year</li></ul>⭐ VIP Experience<ul><li>Six (6) VIP event tickets</li><li>Reserved premium VIP table for six guests</li><li>Special recognition during the event program and announcements</li><li>Exclusive VIP Meet &amp; Greet with the McNair Family and AWHM Board Members</li></ul>VIP Sponsor Reception Saturday, September 19, 2026 3:00–4:00 PMPrivate cocktail reception with:<ul><li>Mark McNair</li><li>Ian McNair</li><li>Colin McNair</li></ul>⭐ Main Event4:00–7:00 PMEnjoy:<ul><li>Gourmet food by I Giardino Ristorante</li><li>Cocktails</li><li>Live auction</li><li>Online auction participation</li><li>Live carving demonstrations</li><li>Exclusive exhibition viewing</li></ul>⭐ Added ValueReceive one complimentary 4-hour private venue rental at the historic deWitt Cottage, redeemable within 12 months of the event. About the CelebrationJoin the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum for an unforgettable evening honoring one of the most influential families in American decoy carving.For more than fifty years, Mark McNair has transformed traditional waterfowl decoy carving into internationally recognized American folk art. Today, that remarkable legacy continues through his sons, Ian McNair and Colin McNair, whose exceptional craftsmanship has earned admiration from collectors across the country.This exclusive celebration offers guests the opportunity to:<ul><li>Meet Mark, Ian, and Colin McNair</li><li>Watch live decoy carving demonstrations</li><li>Explore a special exhibition featuring works from the Mark &amp; Margie Cromwell Collection</li><li>Bid on one-of-a-kind carvings during both the live and online auctions</li><li>Enjoy an evening of fine food, cocktails, history, and art</li></ul>Event InformationSaturday, September 19, 2026Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum Historic deWitt Cottage1113 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VirginiaVIP Sponsor Reception 3:00 PMGeneral Admission 4:00 PM Supporting Our MissionProceeds from the Fall Celebration and Auction directly support the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum's educational programs, exhibits, collections, and preservation efforts dedicated to celebrating the history and artistry of American wildfowl carving. This is a rare opportunity to acquire exceptional works of American folk art while helping preserve one of Virginia Beach's treasured cultural institutions. Become a Corporate Sponsor Today Your partnership demonstrates a commitment to preserving American heritage while showcasing your business before an engaged audience of collectors, conservationists, community leaders, and supporters from across the region.

Back Bay Wildfowl Guild Inc

Sponsor Highlighting The McNair Decoy Legacy Fall Auction Event

1113 Atlantic Ave

Corporate Sponsorship: $2,500

$2,500