2026 SGV Awards Gala
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) (PDT)
Description
"Passport to the SGV"
Presented by City of Hope
Join us on October 24 for a memorable night under the stars, celebrating the best and brightest of the San Gabriel Valley!
2026 Awardees
- Business of the Year: Transtech
- CEO of the Year: Ikenna Mmeje, CEO, USC Arcadia Hospital
- Excellence in Economic Development: City of Azusa
- Excellence in Workforce Development: Dr. Christopher Sistrunk and City of Hope
- San Gabriel Valley Advocate of the Year: San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust
- San Gabriel Valley Advocate of the Year: Senator Susan Rubio
Learn About Sponsorship Benefits
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
- City of Hope
Leadership Sponsors
- City of Industry
- LA County Sanitation Districts
- San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority
- Southern California Edison
- Upper Water
Gold Sponsors
- Citrus Valley Association of Realtors
- City of Azusa
- Foothill Transit
- San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
- SoCalGas
- Transtech
- USC Arcadia Hospital
Silver Sponsors
- Athens Services
- Cal Poly Pomona
- Kaiser Permanente
- Majestic Realty
- Mt. San Antonio College
- Southland
- Spectrum
Sponsorships/Tickets
See the sponsorship flier for full benefits list.
- Individual tickets: $275
- Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (1 available)
- Gold Sponsor: $5,000
- Silver Sponsor: $4,000
- Program Ads: $500
Attire & The Evening
This year’s theme is Passport to the San Gabriel Valley. We are looking forward to a beautiful Southern California evening outdoors with garden lights, great food, and the people who make the San Gabriel Valley so special. Attire is dressy, stylish, and celebratory with a relaxed Southern California feel. Beautiful dresses, suits, dressy separates, bold colors, prints, florals, or attire that reflects your culture and personality are all welcome. Think elevated, joyful, and uniquely you—dressed for an evening in the garden.
We are pleased to welcome actress, television host, producer and entrepreneur Fernanda Kelly as our MC for the evening.
130 W Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007 United States
Parking
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia will have valet parking available, with a limited amount of self-parking also available. We will share additional parking information as we get closer to the event.