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Director of the Year 2026
Sponsorship Benefits

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

The Conrad  |  La Jolla, CA

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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

6 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
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • 3 DOY event tickets
  • Listing in event program and online

Supporting Sponsor
$3,500

8 Sponsorships 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

2026 Host Committee Sponsors:

Mike & Debbie Rider

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

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