Badge Requirements
Badge Type: Media Sales
Company Qualification:
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Captains/Guides
A company comprised of experienced outdoorsmen and women who guide clients on fishing trips.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification:
- Photo of CURRENT USCG captain’s license
Badge Type: Industry Associate
Professional who provides expert advice on industry relevant content to clientele within the industry
Company Qualification:
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Custom Tackle Retailer
Manufacturers producing private label, custom products for resale
Company Qualification:
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Industry Associate
A financial services provider offering services, such as funding, financial contribution, and banking services, that engages with and services the industry attending ICAST.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Buyer – Retail
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Commercial lease identifying your company name and current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Buyer – Wholesale
Company Qualification:
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Manufacturers Rep.
A contracted individual or company that sells a manufacturer’s products to wholesale and retail customers for commission. Cannot be directly employed by a manufacturer.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Company website with clients listed
- Line card with clients with listed
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Government
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Buyer – Retail
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Industry Associate
A legal services provider, such as attorneys, law firms, and legal consultants offering services such as business formation, compliance, intellectual property, contract negotiation, and litigation, specifically catering to the needs of the industry attending ICAST
Company Qualification:
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Buyer – Retail
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Subject to management discretion
A company that supplies products, parts, tools & equipment or services to the industry. Typically to companies who manufacture a finished product.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Non-Exhibiting Member Manufacturer OR if first time attending, First Time Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer
A company with exhibiting potential who acts in the role of a manufacturer or exclusive brand owner/distributor of a finished industry product.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Non-Profit and Educational Organization
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Buyer – Retail
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases.
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
- Photo of business card
Badge Type: Buyer – Wholesale
A company that buys products, from multiple manufacturers, in large quantities then resells to retailers or other businesses
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Two external business invoices dated within the last 9 months for industry relevant purchases
- Resale certificate that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Most recent company paycheck stub
- External business invoice, dated within 9 months, with employee name on it
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification
Badge Type: Media – Editorial
Media reps whose purpose is to write about the tradeshow, products and other ICAST related events.
Company Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Business license that includes your company name and business address that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
- Accessible and useable company website identifying your company name, current business address and that sufficiently demonstrates your company’s industry affiliation
Owner/Employee Qualification Options (Choose one):
- Active Outdoor Writers Association membership
- Business email at website that meets company qualification
- Name of employee on website that meets company qualification