California Green Building Awards & Green Gala
2026 Sponsorship Prospectus
Unmatched Statewide Network
Position your firm directly in front of executive decision-makers across premier energy, policy, infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and development organizations. Join visionaries from the top firms who shape the most visible green building projects in California.
Corporate Branding
Shift away from lengthy seated dinners to enjoy focused awards with high-visibility Corporate Branding & Access Packages. Sponsors gain direct access to VIP networking areas, curated experiential spaces, and prominent recognition without the rigid constraints of plated dinner.
Who's in the Room
- 440 attendees at the 20th Annual Green Gala (2025)
- 197 companies represented across California's building industry
- 8 industry sectors in the room, from architecture and engineering to utilities, real estate, and entertainment, giving sponsors direct access to the full green building value chain
Our Audience Reach
Now is the time to be seen!
77K+ |
Mailing Audience |
50% |
Average Email Open Rate |
20K+ |
Social Media Audience |
8K+ |
Average Annual Event Attendees |
263k+ |
Event Site Views Reached in 2025 |
Iconic Venue: Audrey Irmas Pavilion
A Landmark Setting
Hosted at the world-renowned Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles, designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).
The 55,000 sq. ft. architectural masterpiece features three vertically stacked gathering spaces, offering a dynamic flow for sponsors to engage guests seamlessly across distinct activation zones.
Elevate Your Brand: Sponsorship Opportunities
Exclusive Award Presenter Sponsorships
- $4,500 each -
- Limited availability.
- 2 Gala Tickets included.
Presenter Sponsorship includes the following:
Category Rights
Exclusive corporate branding attached to 1 official California Green Building Award celebrating project excellence.
On-Stage Presence
An executive from your organization presents the award on stage alongside a USGBC-CA Board Director during the event's most memorable moment.
Statewide Exposure
Prominent placement in gala presentation, on event site, in press release, and on social media.
Exclusive Experiential Area Sponsorships
- $4,500 each -
- Limited availability.
- 2 Gala Tickets included.
Experiential Area Sponsorship includes the following:
1. 🌱 Green Grand Entrance First brand touchpoint for every arriving executive. |
2. 🥂 Welcome Champagne Branded welcome toast in VIP & Main Receptions. |
3. 🤳Photo Experience Branded digital & physical keepsakes for all guests. |
4. 🍷 Experiential Bar / Wine Exclusive bar activation (2 Locations available). |
5. 🎁 Silent Auction Area High-traffic placement alongside luxury packages. |
6. 🧀 Charcuterie Experience Artisan culinary station (2 Locations available). |
7. 🫒 Creative Hors d'oeuvres Branded tray pass & gourmet tasting stations. |
8. 🧁 Experiential Dessert Decadent dessert lounge (2 Locations available). |
9. 🌟 Pre-Reception VIP Lounge Prime networking area prior to main ceremony. |
10.💃 After Party Exclusive Late Night celebration branding opportunity. |
Experiential Area Sponsorships Include: Statewide Exposure
Prominent placement in gala presentation, on event site, in press release, and on social media.
Nomination Wall Sponsorship
- $2,500 each -
Honoring excellence. Elevate your brand with additional nomination visibility.
- Large logo presence adjacent to a nominated project on the high-visibility physical Nomination Wall during the pre-and post-reception.
- 2 Gala Tickets included.
- Includes: Statewide Exposure: Prominent placement in gala presentation, on event site, in press release, and on social media..
VIP Experience Add-On
Elevate the experience of your guests.
- $2,500 each -
VIP Experience Add-On includes the following:
- A Reserved High-Top for your team and prospective clients to network.
- Dedicated bottle service to keep your wine glasses full.
- 2 VIP Parking Passes for a seamless, skip-the-line arrival.
*Gala tickets are NOT included.
