2026 SMPS/LA LEONARDO AWARDS CEREMONY

Join SMPS/LA on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, for an evening celebrating our chapter, our industry, and the people and work that help move the AEC community forward.

This year’s Leonardo Awards Ceremony marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Leonardo Awards. Inspired by the traditional ruby anniversary, the evening will honor four decades of recognizing leadership, service, creativity, and excellence within the Southern California AEC community.

The black-tie gala will bring together several of SMPS/LA’s signature celebrations in one festive year-end event. We will recognize the 2026 Leonardo Award recipient, celebrate this year’s Industry Award winners, and announce the winners of the 2026 SMPS/LA Marketing Communications Awards, honoring outstanding marketing and communications work produced by firms across our industry.

The evening will also serve as the SMPS/LA Holiday Party, giving members, colleagues, and friends an opportunity to reconnect, celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and raise a glass together as we close out 2026.

EVENT DETAILS

Wednesday, December 16, 2026
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center
Black Tie Gala

TICKETS

Early bird pricing is available through September 11.

We encourage members to reserve their tickets early and join us for this milestone celebration. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements introducing this year’s Leonardo Award recipient and Industry Award winners.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A variety of event sponsorship opportunities are available, offering firms the opportunity to support the chapter while gaining visibility before and during the celebration.

Click here to View Sponsorship Packages and Benefits!

Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Please contact Past President Saundra Price ([email protected]) to discuss options and find an opportunity that works well for your firm.

2026 SMPS/LA Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs)

The 2026 Marketing Communications Awards Call for Entries will begin soon, and the winners will be announced during ceremony. Updated information is available on the SMPS/LA website: https://smps-la.org/smpslamcas

We look forward to celebrating 40 years of the Leonardo Awards, recognizing the achievements of our AEC community, honoring the year’s best marketing communications work, and closing out 2026 together.