2025 Design Excellence Awards Gala

THEME: We are please to announce that the theme of this year's Design Excellence Awards is "In Our Element".

DATE: Thursday, May 7, 2026

TIME: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

• 5:00 – 6:15 Cocktail Hour
• 6:30 – 7:30 Dinner (bar closes promptly at 7:30)
• 7:30 – 9:00 Awards Ceremony
• 9:00 – 10:00 Celebration Hour (bar to re-open)

ATTIRE: Elemental (represent the elements of earth, water, fire or air)

ENTRÉE CHOICES:

• STRAUSBERG CHICKEN GF Roasted semi-boneless chicken, potato purée, French beans, mushroom veloute
• VEGAN LASAGNA GF, VG Eggplant, zucchini, squash, cauliflower, and mushrooms layered with homemade tomato ragù

Please Note: Food options must be selected at time of purchase (applies to both individual and full and half table purchases).  RSVPs may be edited after they are submitted if decisions change.

* *Both entrees are gluten-free

PARKING: Free street parking or paid parking - heated & underground.

SPONSORSHIP: Don’t miss out on the chance to sponsor the Design Excellence Awards! This premier event attracts 300-400 industry professionals annually, making it a prime opportunity to showcase your brand. Sponsorship opportunities are listed below, and all DEA Event Sponsors will receive verbal recognition during our Chapter’s largest event of the year. Click here to become a sponsor or contact us at administrator@wi.asid.org.

• Premier Event Sponsor - $750
• Bar Sponsor - $350
• Featured Event Sponsor - $250