2025 Community Alliance Awards
The Center for Architecture + Design is proud to host an unforgettable evening celebrating the extraordinary individuals, organizations, and businesses that shape our communities. Since its inception in 2015, the Community Alliance Awards have recognized more than 100 honorees for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to enhancing the character and vitality of our neighborhoods and the future of our built environment.
This year, we shine a spotlight on their inspiring work to engage, educate, collaborate, and advocate—demonstrating the transformative power of design in our daily lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the visionaries driving positive change in our communities!
Honor excellence, connect with leaders in design, and toast to the transformative impact of community at the 2025 Community Alliance Awards on January 29, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening of recognition, connection, and celebration!
Agenda
6:00-6:20 PM: Reception with light bites and refreshments
6:30-7:30 PM: Awards Presentation
7:30-8:00 PM: Mix & Mingle
8:00 PM: Event Ends
2025 Awards Recipients
Social Impact Award: Chinatown Media & Arts Collaborative
Resilience (Storytelling / Placemaking) Award: The Association of Ramaytush Ohlone
Changemaker Award: Artist Space Trust
Revitalization Award: Transamerica Pyramid Center
Mentor Award for Youth Mentorship: Inneract Project
Mentor Award for Adult Mentorship: Rod Roche
Community Alliance Award: Livable City
Award Categories
Social Impact Award. Recognition of an organization or individual for extended commitment to community service or significant contribution evidenced by a positive impact on urban, environmental, or neighborhood issues.
Resilience Award. Recognition of individuals or organizations who have been a mainstay in the community and whose mission aligns with the historic documentation and preservation of community stories.
Changemaker Award. Recognition of an organization or individual that applies art, technology + research to tackle societal problems while also providing resources for growth to other communities in the Bay Area.
Revitalization Award. Recognition of business owners, property owners, developers, and neighborhood organizations who have enhanced the local community by making significant improvements to their properties or invigorating the culture, which has, in turn, had a positive impact on the surrounding area.
Mentor Award. Recognition of individuals for their commitment in guiding students, colleagues, and/or other community members as they progress through all stages of their career.
Community Alliance Award. Recognition of an organization or individual outside the profession who has made significant contributions to the improvement of the Bay Area’s built environment. Contributions may include advancement or development of initiatives that promote excellence in architecture; the commissioning of notable additions to the built environment; or activities that raise the public’s consciousness of the importance of excellent design in the shaping of our world and culture.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Honor the individuals, firms, and organizations whose work, leadership, and dedication shape the character and vibrancy of our communities and the future of our built environment with your support.
$1,000-$5,000+
Program Sponsors
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