JOIN US FOR: Director Of The Year | Directors Summit

Director of the Year 2026
Sponsorship Benefits

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

The Conrad  |  La Jolla, CA

Interested in Sponsoring Director of the Year?

Contact us for more information on sponsoring Corporate Directors Forum’s Director of the Year awards, email.

Contact US

Sponsorship Opportunities

Title Sponsor
(Exclusive Sponsorship) $25,000

  • Co-host on podium at DOY
  • One award presenter at podium on night of DOY
  • Branding on all advertising, press releases & collateral related to DOY 2026
  • Designation as title sponsor in night-of multi-media presentation
  • 15 seats together front and center at the DOY awards show
  • Reserved Cocktail Table at DOY reception
  • VIP reception special recognition
  • 6 VIP reception tickets
  • Listing on event program and online

VIP Reception Host Sponsor
(Two Exclusive Sponsorships) $12,500

  • VIP reception hosted one week before DOY
  • Co-host on podium at the VIP Reception
  • Designation as VIP Reception sponsor in night-of multi-media presentation
  • 10 seats with priority seating at DOY
  • 6 VIP reception tickets
  • Listing on event program and online

Entertainment Sponsor
(Exclusive Sponsorship) $10,000

  • Stage presence during event opening
  • Exclusive logo recognition on stage during performance
  • Designation as Entertainment sponsor in night-of multi-media presentation
  • 10 tickets together with priority seating at DOY
  • 4 VIP reception tickets
  • Listing on event program and online

Presenting Sponsors
(Limited Availability) $7,000

9 Sponsorships Available

Current Sponsors

  • One award presenter at podium with an honoree on night of DOY
  • 10 tickets together with priority seating at DOY
  • 2 VIP reception tickets
  • Listing on event program and online

Honoree Awards Sponsorship
(Two Exclusive Sponsorships) $6,000

  • Honoree awards gift bag branded with your logo
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • 4 DOY event tickets
  • Listing in event program and online

DOY Reception Bar Sponsor
(Two Exclusive Sponsorships) $6,000

  • Sponsor presence at reception bars
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • 4 DOY event tickets
  • Listing in event program and online

VIP Lounge Sponsorship
(Two Exclusive Sponsorships) $5,000

  • Dedicated welcome banner at the DOY VIP Lounge featuring sponsor recognition ("This lounge made possible by the generosity of [Sponsor]")
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • 3 DOY event tickets
  • Listing in event program and online

Supporting Sponsor
$3,500

1 Sponsorship Available

Current Sponsors

KPMG Logo
  • 8 tickets together with priority seating at DOY
  • Listing in event program and online
  • Verbal recognition from the podium

Host Committee
$1,500

2025 Host Commitee Sponsors:

Jabril Battle
CNM, LLP
Pamela Holden
David Lang
Jamie & Dawn Mason
Stephen Ferruolo & Julie Robinson

  • Individual names/couples and companies listed in program and online
  • Priority seating at awards show

Becoming a Member is Easy!

Join our incredible network of modern leaders. Membership options available for companies and individuals. Discover all the benefits of becoming a Corporate Directors Forum member today!

Member Benefits
Become a Member