- 14 tickets including VIP reception
- Reserved award program seating
- Branded reserved general reception seating
- Presented by recognition on event invitation & press release
- Prominent listing as presenting sponsor with logo on event communications
- School of Architecture website listing with click to company website
- School of Architecture social media post with click through logo to company website
- Prominent listing as presenting sponsor with logo on registration webpage
- On-stage recognition as presenting sponsor
- Opportunity for an executive from your company to speak during awards program
- Static large logo on Jumbotron during Awards Program ①
- Field signage with presented by recognition featuring company logo on banner above the tunnel leading to the field ②
- Exterior and interior presented by recognition with logo on glass door entrance and above main entrance lobby stairs ③ + ④
- Premium branded reserved seating signage at general reception ⑤
- Full page print and digital tribute ad
- Exclusive thank you email to all attendees with link to company website
- Guild Membership (Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027)
- 10 tickets including VIP reception
- Reserved award program seating
- Branded reserved general reception seating
- Tier 2 listing as platinum sponsor with logo on event communications
- Tier 2 School of Architecture website listing with click to company website
- School of Architecture social media listing
- Tier 2 listing as platinum sponsor with logo on registration webpage with click to company website
- Exclusive opportunity to sponsor an award category (choose one: Business Leader Award, Firm Award, Impact Award, Distinguished Alumni Award) ①
- On-screen recognition as sponsor of selected award ②
- Rotating logo on Jumbotron during awards program ③
- Interior signage recognition on Awardee Images ④
- Field signage recognition with company logo on tunnel walls leading to the field ⑤
- Premium branded reserved seating signage at general reception ⑥
- Full page print and digital tribute ad
- Guild Membership (Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027)
- 8 tickets including VIP reception
- Branded reserved general reception seating
- Tier 3 listing as gold sponsor with logo on event communications
- Tier 3 School of Architecture website listing
- School of Architecture social media listing
- Tier 3 listing with logo on registration webpage with click to company website
- Exclusive opportunity to sponsor an activation (choose one: Welcome Red Carpet ① Sold Out, VIP Reception ②+ ③ Sold Out, General Reception Photo Opportunity ④, Bar (2 available) ⑤ Sold Out, Dessert Lounge ② + ⑥, Live Entertainment ⑦)
- Field signage with gold sponsor recognition featuring logo on glass doors leading to the field ⑧
- Half page print and digital tribute ad
- Guild Membership (Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027)
- 8 tickets with reserved general reception seating
- Tier 4 School of Architecture website listing
- Tier 4 listing with logo on registration webpage with click to company website
- Branded reserved general reception seating
- 6 tickets with reserved general reception seating
- Tier 5 listing on registration webpage
Sponsorship Overview
Full details for each sponsorship are listed below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Please confirm your sponsorship by May 4, 2026, to ensure inclusion in all recognition and marketing materials. Sponsorships secured after this date may not receive the full range of promotional benefits.
Presenting Sponsor – $50,000
1 Available
Tickets & Seating Benefits
Pre Event Benefits
On Site Event Benefits
Post Event Benefits
Presenting sponsorships are tax-deductible, less $3,500 cost for food/beverage.
Example of seating vignette included at this sponsorship level:
Platinum Sponsor – $25,000
4 Available
Tickets and Seating Benefits
Pre Event Benefits
On Site Event Benefits
Post Event Benefits
Platinum sponsorships are tax deductible less $2,500 cost for food/beverage.
Example of seating vignette included at this sponsorship level:
Gold Sponsor – $15,000
2 Available
Tickets and Seating Benefits
Pre Event Benefits
On Site Event Benefits
Post Event Benefits
Gold sponsorships are tax deductible less $2,000 cost for food/beverage.
Example of seating vignette included at this sponsorship level:
Trojan Sponsor – $10,000
12 Available
Tickets and Seating Benefits
Pre Event Benefits
On Site Event Benefits
Trojan sponsorships are tax-deductible less $2,000 cost for food/beverage.
Cardinal Sponsor – $7,500
10 Available
Tickets and Seating Benefits
Pre Event Benefits
Cardinal sponsorships are tax-deductible less $1,500 cost for food/beverage.
Marketing Opportunities
Marketing opportunities for the Guild Awards offer sponsors valuable visibility across both print and digital platforms. Sponsors receive printed ad placement in the official tribute book, which is distributed to all attendees and also showcased on the USC School of Architecture website after the event, expanding reach beyond the event. Digital ads are displayed exclusively during the Guild Awards, providing real-time exposure to event guests. All sponsor ad materials must be submitted by May 8, 2026.
Guild Award tickets are not included with any of the below marketing opportunities.
Full-Page Printed Tribute + Digital Tribute Ad – $3,000
Print ad specs: 8 ½” X 5 ½”
Orientation: Portrait
Digital ad specs: 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels
Orientation: Landscape
Half-Page Printed + Digital Tribute Ad – $2,000
Print ad specs: 5 ½” X 4 ¼”
Orientation: Portrait
Digital ad specs: 960 pixels x 1080 pixels
Orientation: Landscape
Digital Tribute Ad – $1,000
Digital ad specs: 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels
Orientation: Landscape
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