Design Awards Ceremony - Gold Level
Sponsorship | Design Awards Ceremony
VIP Pre-Party and After Party Sponsors are the hosts of the evening’s most exclusive moments. Gold Level Sponsors choose between these two opportunities:
- VIP Pre-Party Sponsor welcomes awards finalists and leaders of the Bay Area design community before the awards ceremony begins, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- After Party Sponsor leads the celebration as party goers rendezvous at a fun FiDi venue after the Design Awards dinner and ceremony, from 9 pm to Midnight.
Join the Bay Area design community for an elegant evening honoring the most outstanding architecture of the year. Hosted at the Chinese Culture Center in the Hilton San Francisco Chinatown, the Design Awards Ceremony welcomes 300 architects, designers, industry partners, and civic leaders for a seated dinner and celebration.
Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to host clients, connect with leading firms, and support the Center for Architecture + Design's mission.
Design Awards: May 7, 2026
Location: Chinese Culture Center in the Hilton San Francisco Chinatown
Attendance: 300+ architects and designers, nominated project teams and supporters, industry affiliates, and allied tradespeople
April 20 deadline to guarantee the party, tables and print signage
Benefits
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Recognition as Gold Sponsor of the VIP Pre-Party or the After Party sponsor
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Access to the VIP Pre-Party or After Party (20 guests)
- Two reserved front row tables (20 guests)
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Premier logo placement on event signage and marketing materials
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Logo placement in bar and lounge areas
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Verbal recognition from the stage during the awards program
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Featured logo on event webpage and digital promotions
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Opportunity to place branded materials at guest tables and during the VIP Pre-Party or After Party.
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Social media recognition