2026 ACE Awards
Tickets & Sponsors
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. BlvdPortland, OR 97232
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Glamour, ball gowns, and paparazzi all take the back seat to honoring the very talented and simply amazing nominees for exemplary leasing, maintenance, property support, management, senior housing and affordable housing in Oregon.
The ACE Awards celebrate the front-line professionals who proudly create thriving apartment communities that are role models for others to strive to emulate.
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ACE FAQ
What are the ACE Awards?
The first ACE Awards were introduced in 2000 at a luncheon to honor outstanding professionals in the local multifamily industry. In 2002, the event was moved to a dinner at the Embassy Suites. In 2004, the Ross Dey Award was added to honor an individual who exhibits professionalism and leadership and contributes to the credibility and betterment of the property management industry. In 2008, the Sally Johnson award was introduced for an industry supplier who continually shows support of the Association in the community and is a resource to the Association and the industry through their volunteer efforts. The ACE committee chose to take a hiatus in 2011 and spent a year and a half updating and revamping the nomination and award process. The result of this effort was a stunning return in 2012 at the Portland Art Museum. Since 2012, we have held the event at the Portland Marriott, the World of Speed, NW Events, the Hyatt Regency at the Convention Center, and the Oregon Convention Center. For 2025 we are back at the Oregon Convention Center.
Who can be nominated for an ACE Award?
ACE Award nominees encompass a wide array of Property Management employees. We encourage companies to nominate at all levels, from on-site leasing staff to portfolio managers. The titles may differ across companies, but generally ACE nominees are: Leasing Agents, Maintenance Technicians, Assistant Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Managers and Portfolio Managers. The nominating company must be a current member with Multifamily NW.
How many nominees are in each category?
Nominations vary across categories but average about 15-30 per grouping. Companies may only nominate 10 employees and no more than 3 per category.
How are the winners chosen?
Winners are determined by a tabulation of the scores from the nomination questionnaire, nominee questionnaire, and letters of recommendation for a possible score of 75 points.
Once the nominee packet is completed, all specific nominee & company information is redacted from all documents. The nominee questionnaire and the letters of recommendation are sent to out-of-state judges. They make their decision based solely on the information provided, without any background information about the individual or company.
Our judging panel consists of volunteers from Apartment Associations across the country. We strive to keep the anonymity of our nominees and using out-of-state judges helps us accomplish this goal.
Important Dates for the 2026 Event
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Nominations
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July 15-August 28
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Nominees
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Nominee Official Notifications: September 23, 2026
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Nominee Submission Deadline: October 12, 2026
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Nominee Luncheon: October 7, 2026
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Judging
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Judging Window: October 21 - November 4
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Score Review: November 4 – November 6
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Winners Finalized: November 6, 2026
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Nomination Fee
$100 each
Limits
10 nominees per company (total); 3 nominees per category
ACE Nominee Luncheon
The ACE Nominee Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 7th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland at 11 a.m. The luncheon is an opportunity for the ACE Nominees to mingle with fellow nominees, have their headshots taken, and hear from an established industry leader.
The nominees' nominators are welcome to join their nominees for the luncheon as well.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
1000 NE Multnomah St.
Portland 97232
ACE Awards Ceremony Details
Event Schedule:
5:00pm - Nominee VIP Reception - special champagne reception for Nominees (and plus 1s) only!
6:00pm - Event Reception - get your pictures at the Step & Repeat wall, grab a drink, and get ready for the main event
7:00pm - Ceremony Begins
9:30pm - est. Ceremony Ends
9:30pm - Afterparty - hop on the dance floor and enjoy music from DJ Ice Mike
11:00pm - event ends
Presentation Schedule:
Welcome
- Opening Speeches
- Sponsor Thank You
Awards Presentation
Individual Awards
- Rising Leader
- Rookie of the Year
- Corporate Support Person of the Year
- Property Support Person of the Year
- Leasing Associate of the Year
- Maintenance Tech of the Year
- Maintenance Manager of the Year
- NEW: Portfolio Maintenance Manager of the Year
- Assistant Manager of the year
- Affordable Housing Manager of the year
- Property Manager of the year
- Portfolio Manager of the Year
Property Awards
- Best Curb Appeal of the Year
- Renovated Property of the year
- Property of the Year
FAQ
- Parking - there is on-site parking at the Oregon Convention Center for $15.
- Tickets - while there are no physical tickets for the event, all attendees will need to wear a wristband. Please check with your company to see if they are getting the wristbands early or if you need to pick yours up at the event.
- Dress Code - many attendees like to dress to impress for ACE but we encourage people to wear what makes them feel good. Cocktail attire will be aplenty, but there will be more casual looks too (and some gorgeous formal wear always makes an appearance).
- Seating - there is assigned seating at the event, but companies with multiple tables have been placed near each other.
- Conduct - we kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining a respectful and quiet atmosphere during the presentations. Let's show our appreciation through attentive silence and applause when appropriate, ensuring that each recipient receives the recognition they deserve.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Category Sponsors
- Corporate Staff Person of the Year - $3000
- Best Curb Appeal of the Year - $3000
Sponsorships
- Event Wristband - $2500
- Nominee VIP Lounge - $2750
- Signature Wine - $3000
- DJ - $1000
- Branded Drink Ticket - $2500
- Event Handout - $1500
- NEW Digital Platform Partner - $2500
- Rose Delivery - $1000
- Afterparty - $2500
- Centerpiece - $600
Event Schedule:
5:00pm - Nominee VIP Reception - special champagne reception for Nominees (and plus 1s) only!
6:00pm - Event Reception - get your pictures at the Step & Repeat wall, grab a drink, and get ready for the main event
7:00pm - Ceremony Begins
9:30pm - est. Ceremony Ends
9:30pm - Afterparty - hop on the dance floor and enjoy music from DJ Ice Mike
11:00pm - event ends
Presentation Schedule:
Welcome
- Opening Speeches
- Sponsor Thank You
Awards Presentation
Individual Awards
- Rookie of the Year
- Corporate Support Person of the Year
- Property Support Person of the Year
- Leasing Associate of the Year
- Maintenance Tech of the Year
- Maintenance Manager of the Year
- NEW: Portfolio Maintenance Manager of the Year
- Assistant Manager of the year
- Affordable Housing Manager of the year
- Property Manager of the year
- Portfolio Manager of the Year
Property Awards
- Best Curb Appeal of the Year
- Renovated Property of the year
- Property of the Year
FAQ
- Parking - there is on-site parking at the Oregon Convention Center for $15.
- Tickets - while there are no physical tickets for the event, all attendees will need to wear a wristband. Please check with your company to see if they are getting the wristbands early or if you need to pick yours up at the event.
- Dress Code - many attendees like to dress to impress for ACE but we encourage people to wear what makes them feel good. Cocktail attire will be aplenty, but there will be more casual looks too (and some gorgeous formal wear always makes an appearance).
- Seating - there is assigned seating at the event, but companies with multiple tables have been placed near each other.
- Conduct - we kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining a respectful and quiet atmosphere during the presentations. Let's show our appreciation through attentive silence and applause when appropriate, ensuring that each recipient receives the recognition they deserve.
Congratulations to our 2026 ACE Nominees!
Affordable Housing Manager of the Year - Sponsored by Andor Law
- Travis Ogan, CloudTen Residential
- Felipe Flores Dominguez, CRMG
- Lyudmila Fray, CRMG
- Torie Young, CRMG
- Samantha Moffett, Cushman & Wakefield
- Rebecca Tello-Dejesus, Cushman & Wakefield
- Kari Bolton, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Laken Felsinger, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Gabby Lang, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Alejandra Castaneda, Pilina Management
- Stena Stedman, Pilina Management
- Ashleigh Jardine, Quantum Residential
Assistant Manager of the Year - Sponsored by PG Long
- Samantha Lopez, Asset Living
- Holly Perry, Asset Living
- Ryan Rink, Avenue 5 Residential
- Marisol Pizano, Bridge Property Management
- Samantha Hevlin, CloudTen Residential
- Onna Harrell, CTL Management, Inc.
- Elad Allweil, Green Leaf Partners Management
- Bree Barnes, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Quiera Jenkins, Mill Creek Residential
- Miles Bernard, Olympus Property
- Nancy Guzman, Olympus Property
- Reyna Sanchez-Gomez, Prime Residential
- Fatima Ammar, Princeton Property Management
- JuliAnn Carey, Prometheus Real Estate Group
- Christa Hathorn-Walters, Quantum Residential
- Amanda Baker, Sequoia Equities
- Claude Lewis, Thrive Communities
Best Curb Appeal of the Year
- South Ridge Apartments East & West, Avenue 5 Residential
- Savanna at Reed's Crossing, Holland Partner Group
- The Miles at South Cooper Mountain, Holland Partner Group
- The Frank Estate, Prime Residential
- Reflections at Hidden Creek Apartments, Princeton Property Management
Civic Award
- Joe McAfee, Prometheus Real Estate Group
Corporate Support Person of the Year
- Nedra Johnson, ADI Properties Inc.
- Kimberly Sanchez, Atlas Management
- Chase Thompson, Avenue 5 Residential
- Kristina Boatman, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Mikayla Brownlee, CloudTen Residential
- Nashua Doll, CRMG
- Dianne Kiley, CTL Management, Inc.
- Carissa Lane, Cushman & Wakefield
- Sage Kosmala, Pilina Management
- Desiree Menendez-Senner, Prime Residential
- Jennifer McCord, Princeton Property Management
- Margaret "Maggie" Campbell, Quantum Residential
Leasing Associate of the Year
- Brianna Brooks, Avenue 5 Residential
- Skyla Rosario, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Annette Sansburn, CloudTen Residential
- Jordan Parkyn, Cushman & Wakefield
- Amira Cambur, Greenbridge Properties
- Moonjoo Choi, Holland Partner Group
- McKenzie Geiger, Holland Partner Group
- Brianna Parks, IDM Residential
- Jade Coyle, Meritus Property Group
- Angel Deschenes, MG Properties
- Tatiana Riddle, MG Properties
- Taelynn Hill, Olympus Property
- Bree Sikand, Olympus Property
- Manny Lopez, Jr., Pilina Management
- Kailyn Fessler, Prime Residential
- Violet Akenson, Sequoia Equities
Maintenance Manager of the Year - Sponsored by HD Supply
- Amuid Vargas, Asset Living
- Derek Whiting, Asset Living
- Seth Hardy, Avenue 5 Residential
- Todd White, Avenue 5 Residential
- Oscar Calderon, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Taylor Fleming, CloudTen Residential
- Danny Gregory, CTL Management, Inc.
- James Littrell, CTL Management, Inc.
- Matthew Ruecker, CTL Management, Inc.
- Casady Spealman, CTL Management, Inc.
- Roger Byer, Cushman & Wakefield
- Cody Darnielle, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Carlos Melendrez, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Marcos Garcia-Pantoja, Holland Partner Group
- Russell Baird, IDM Residential
- Jeremy Lane, Meritus Property Group
- Milad Kashkouli, MG Properties
- Antonio Lopez Jr., Mill Creek Residential
- Jared Gonzales, Neighborly Ventures
- Joshua Dehtan, Olympus Property
- Vito Gabor, Olympus Property
- Fernando Valdez, Prometheus Real Estate Group
- Jim Jackson, Quantum Residential
- Victor Velasquez, Sequoia Equities
- Zach Sylvester, Stratum
Maintenance Tech of the Year - Sponsored by FINNMARK Property Services
- Daniel Casas Ramirez, Asset Living
- Alexandrea Wheelon, Avenue 5 Residential
- Jayne Angus, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Chance Mackey, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Dalan Lee, Bridge Property Management
- Christopher Carroll, CloudTen Residential
- Uriel Montenegro, CRMG
- John Valdez, CRMG
- Chris Andresen, CTL Management, Inc.
- Juan Cabrera, Greenbridge Properties
- Sam Bezodis, IDM Residential
- Jamie Bourne, IDM Residential
- Hailey Hill, IDM Residential
- Bernardo Pleitez, IDM Residential
- Jonathan Vincent, MG Properties
- Juan Soto, Next Wave Property Management
- Kenneth Kalil, Olympus Property
- Josue Cantillano, Pilina Management
- Salvador "Sal" Diaz, Princeton Property Management
- Francisco "Frankie" Ramos, Princeton Property Management
- Francisco Hernandez, Prometheus Real Estate Group
- Edgar Garcia Contreras, Quantum Residential
- Sead Alivodic, Sequoia Equities
- Alberto Infante, Sequoia Equities
- Richard Madrid, Sequoia Equities
- Jon Miranda, Sleep Sound Property Management, Inc.
- Lou Burton, Thrive Communities
- Angel Gomez-Ramirez, WPL Associates
Portfolio Maintenance Manager of the Year - Sponsored by Paul Davis Restoration
- Nicholas Mitchell, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Tori Cross, Prime Residential
- Mike Prog, Sequoia Equities
Portfolio Manager of the Year - Sponsored by Kennedy Restoration
- Brad Hamilton, Asset Living
- Amyee Hess, Asset Living
- Vanessa Garcia, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Taryn Martin, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Nicole Loun, Cushman & Wakefield
- Brandy Guthery, Greystar Residential
- Jill Eaves, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Sarah Rivas, Pinehurst Management
- Haley Hawkins, Prime Residential
- Sarah Paton, Quantum Residential
- Tyler Morris, RedTail Residential
- Amanda Schulz, Sequoia Equities
- Christopher Braddock, Sleep Sound Property Management, Inc.
Property of the Year - Sponsored by The Liberty Group
- Jackstraw, Avenue 5 Residential
- Wyndhaven Ridge, Avenue 5 Residential
- Birch Creek Apartments, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- The Steward, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Orrin Apartments, CloudTen Residential
- Montage Apartments, Fore Property Company
- Maestro, Holland Partner Group
- Holm at Sellwood, Meritus Property Group
- Edgewater at the Cove, Olympus Property
- Oswego Pointe, Prime Residential
- Hampton Park Apartments, Princeton Property Management
- Essex House, Prometheus Real Estate Group
- The Casey, Quantum Residential
- Eastpark Apartment Homes, Stratum
Property Manager of the Year - Sponsored by BELFOR Property Restoration
- Lacey Linderman, ADI Properties Inc.
- Kelly Chaney, Asset Living
- Anne Leonov, Asset Living
- Valerie O'Neill, Avenue 5 Residential
- Jake Meek, Avid Property Management, LLC
- Claudia Lopez-Rojas, Bluestone Real Estate Services
- Dylan Leland, CloudTen Residential
- Kiley Thompson, CloudTen Residential
- Kahner Aipia, CRMG
- Nicole McMurray-Moyer, CRMG
- Kasey Beckerle, CTL Management, Inc.
- Eternity Epping, CTL Management, Inc.
- Sarah Littrell, CTL Management, Inc.
- Kayla Buck, Cushman & Wakefield
- Marie Gillespie, Cushman & Wakefield
- Cricket Henry, Cushman & Wakefield
- Leana Rybalkina, Greenbridge Properties
- Gina Anderson, Greystar Residential
- Francesca Morales, Greystar Residential
- Drew Kuykendall, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Rebecca Singer, Hollland Partner Group
- Jessica Bosworth, IDM Residential
- Julia Dominguez, IDM Residential
- Brooke Olsen, Meritus Property Group
- Tiffany Elaine, Next Wave Property Management
- Rowan Day, Olympus Property
- Cobie Yamaguchi, Olympus Property
- Mary Raines, Prime Residential
- Frank Kassebaum, Princeton Property Management
- Latasha "Tasha" Parker, Princeton Property Management
- Raul Santiago, Princeton Property Management
- Tiffany Mitchell, Prometheus Real Estate Group
- Alexandria Lefall, Quantum Residential
- Mike Sung, Sequoia Equities
- Michael Magsayo, Sleep Sound Property Management, Inc.
- Cyrus Whetstone, Stratum
- Jarell Campbell, Thrive Communities
- Mattie Vojtasek, Thrive Communities
Property Support Person of the Year - Sponsored by The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Alina Tarshikov, ADI Properties Inc.
- Georgette Garan, Greenbridge Properties
- Deb Taylor, Holland Partner Group
- Claudia Vasquez, Prometheus Real Estate Group
Renovated Property of the Year - Sponsored by Impact Property Solutions
- Hillside, HumanGood
- Orchard Park, New Earth Residential
- Garden Park Estates, Pilina Management
- Cade, Thrive Communities
Rookie of the Year - Sponsored by MEP Pros Inc.
- Brian Campbell, ADI Properties Inc.
- Kyler Southcott, Asset Living
- Rachael Sikes, CloudTen Residential
- Viviana Colon, CRMG
- Hayley Cushman, Guardian Real Estate Services
- Sharrie York, IDM Residential
- Aileen Moreno, Pilina Management
- Katie Collins, Prime Residential
- Jared Price, Princeton Property Management
- Isrrael Alvarez, Sleep Sound Property Management, Inc.
- K'lyn Bain, Sleep Sound Property Management, Inc.
- Cassandra Ramirez Morales, Stratum
- Jacqueline Xaybanha, Thrive Communities
2025 ACE Ceremony Sponsors
Category Sponsors
| Rookie of the Year | MEP Pros Inc. |
| Corporate Support Staff Person of the Year | |
| Property Support Person of the Year | Sherwin-Williams |
| Leasing Associate of the Year | FINNMARK Property Services |
| Maintenance Tech of the Year | |
| Maintenance Manager of the Year | HD Supply |
| Portfolio Maintenance Manager of the Year | Paul Davis |
| Assistant Manager of the Year | PG Long |
| Affordable Housing Manager of the Year | ANDOR Law |
| Property Manager of the Year | BELFOR Property Restoration |
| Portfolio Manager of the Year | Kennedy Restoration |
| Best Curb Appeal of the Year | |
| Renovated Property of the Year | Impact Property Solutions |
| Property of the Year | The Liberty Group Staffing |
Ceremony Sponsors
| Event Wristband | Octopus Project Management |
| Nominee VIP Lounge | |
| Red Carpet Experience Partner | Pacific Exteriors NW |
| Step & Repeat | Impact Property Solutions, I & E Construction, GT Landscape Solutions & Lifetime Exteriors |
| Wine | |
| DJ | Pro Floors |
| Photography | Pacific Exteriors NW |
| Branded Drink Ticket | |
| Event Handout | |
| Winner Certificates | Peak Performance Roofing |
| Digital Platform Partner | |
| Rose Delivery | SavA Tree |
| Afterparty Sponsor | |
| Centerpiece Sponsors | GT Landscape Solutions, Creative Contracting, Forensic Building Consultants, Cascade Building Consultants, Clean Source Property Maintenance, Interstate Roofing, Valet Living, AFB Floors |
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ACE Ceremony Ticket - Nominating Company
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$200.00 |
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ACE Table of 8 - Nominating Company
Note: All tables have 10 seats, so tables of 8 may have an sponsor placed at the table. |
$1,300.00 |
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ACE Table of 10 - Nominating Company
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$1,600.00 |
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ACE Ceremony Ticket - Sponsor Add-On
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$200.00 |
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ACE Sponsor- Upgrade to Table
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$1,400.00 |
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ACE Table of 10 - Sponsor
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$1,750.00 |
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Presenting Partner
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$8,000.00 |
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Red Carpet Experience
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$3,500.00 |
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Digital Platform Partner
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$2,500.00 |
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VIP Nominee Lounge Sponsor
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$2,750.00 |
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Winner Certificate Sponsor
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$2,250.00 |
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Photography Partner
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$2,000.00 |
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Printed Event Program Sponsor
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$1,500.00 |
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Step & Repeat Sponsor
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$1,750.00 |
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Signature Wine Sponsor
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$3,000.00 |
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Branded Drink Ticket Sponsor
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$2,500.00 |
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Event Wristband Sponsor
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$2,500.00 |
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DJ Sponsor
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$1,000.00 |
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After Party Sponsor
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$2,500.00 |
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Rose Delivery Sponsor
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$1,000.00 |
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Centerpiece Sponsor
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$600.00 |
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Parking Sponsor
2 event tickets; Signage at event; Logo in event presentation, in marketing, and on website |
$500.00 |
Product Add-ons
| Add-ons | Price |
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| 2026 ACE Awards Ceremony Drink Ticket View Product | $15.00 |
Agenda
| November 19 | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Nominee VIP Reception |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | General Reception |
| 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Dinner & Ceremony |
| 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM | Afterparty featuring DJ Ice Mike |
Hyatt Room Block
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If you need additional assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Hyatt at 877-803-7534 or click here to find contact information by Region. |
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If the group rate is no longer available, prevailing rates may be offered for some or all of your dates. Important Dates for the 2026 Event
Nomination Fee $100 each Limits 10 nominees per company (total); 3 nominees per category |