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Design Awards Gala
Friday, May 5th, 2023
Event Recap
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
You are the judge! Voting will be open April 1st to April 15th!
AIA Orlando’s annual Design Awards Gala is one of Florida’s most prestigious and inclusive design honors; bringing together architects, designers, and allied professionals in a celebration of exemplary design for both theoretical and built projects.
The design competition highlights the area’s best architects, designers, and allied professionals, providing them recognition, publicity, press coverage, and exhibition.
Entries to the competition were judged by an independent expert jury panel composed of academics and professionals from the fields of architecture and design.
Meet Our Judges
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Steve Dumez, FAIA
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Melissa Bauld Rome, AIA
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Trey Trahan, FAIA, NOMA
Call For Nominations Now Closed
Title Award Sponsor - $3,750
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Exclusive Marketing as Title Sponsor on all advertising
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8 Gala Attendees
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Company logo on Step and Repeat banner at the event
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Company logo w/link on AIA Orlando website
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Full Page Color Program Book Ad
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Recognition at Awards Gala
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2 Minute Video Opportunity
Corporate 10-Pack $2,150
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10 Gala Attendees
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Company Recognition in Program Book
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Reserved Premium Seats
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Company Name on Event Sign
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Company Name in Presentation
Corporate 6-Pack $1,450
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6 Gala Attendees
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Company Recognition in Program Book
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Reserved Premium Seats
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Company Name on Event Sign
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Company Name in Presentation
Individual Ticket $175
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1 Admission to Gala & Moonlight Social
Printing Sponsor
After Party Sponsor $2,750
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4 Gala Attendees
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Company logo on Step and Repeat banner at the event
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1/2 Page Color Program Book Ad
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Company Name & Logo at Social Recognition at Awards Gala
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Beverage Sponsor $1,950
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2 Gala Attendees
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Company logo on Step and Repeat banner at the event
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1/2 Page Color Program Book Ad
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Company Name & Logo at Bar
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Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Dessert Sponsor $1,500
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2 Gala Attendees
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Company logo on Step and Repeat banner at the event
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1/4 Page Color Program Book Ad
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Company Name and logo on Dessert Display
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Recognition at Awards Gala
AV Sponsor $950
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1 Gala Attendee
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Company logo on Step and Repeat banner at the event
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1/4 Page Color Program Book Ad
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Sign by AV table
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Recognition at Awards Gala
Full Page Program Book Ad $950
5”W x 5” H
1 Gala Attendee
1/2 Page Program Book Ad $700
5”W x 2.5” H
1 Gala Attendee
1/4 Page Program Book Ad $500
2.5” W x 2.5” H
1 Gala Attendee
Media Sponsor
Past Design Award Winners
Times:
6:00 pm: Check in & Cocktails. Dinner stations in mezzanine, exhibits & photobooth.
7:45 pm: Dinner concludes.
8:00 pm: Ceremony begins in DeVos room, theatre style seating.
9:00 pm: Twilight Cocktail Hour & Desserts.
Attire:
As always, attire is cocktail/black-tie optional
Parking Details:
Valet Parking will not be provided at this event.
All guests will be responsible for their own parking. The 3 garages closest to this location are: City Commons Parking Garage, SunTrust Center Parking and Seaside Plaza-Jackson Street Parking Garage
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
AIA Orlando is closely monitoring the current situation via the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and local health officials in the six (6) central Florida counties we serve.
Please visit our COVID-19 Event Guidelines for more information.
*By registering for this AIA Orlando event, I give permission to video/record me and use such video/audio/pic(s) in all forms of media and for any promotional purposes. I understand that the activities of this event may be dangerous, and I ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY, EXPOSURE, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or related to this EVENT.
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