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Gala Night 2026

Rising Beyond Leadership

Honoring Visionaries Who Shape Tomorrow

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4:30PM onwards

Pacific Ballroom, Town & Country

500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108​

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Ticketing & Registration

Ticket Pricing

Members

FACCGSD Active Members
$ 130 per ticket
  • Admission to the Gala

Guests

Non-members
$150
$ 135 per ticket
  • Sale price until 2/15/2026
Early bird

Table of 10

"Table sponsor"
$1510
$ 1350 per ticket
  • Sale price until 2/15/2026
Early bird

Registration Form

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Awards

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award recognizes an exceptional business leader whose achievements exemplify growth, integrity, and commitment to community impact.

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

This award honors an individual, business, or organization whose service initiatives have created meaningful, measurable, and lasting impact within the community.

RISING LEADER AWARD

This award recognizes a young professional (under 35) who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential, innovation, and a growing influence within their industry and community. The nominee should embody the next generation of impactful changemakers within the FACC GSD community.

HERITAGE & CULTURE AWARD

This award recognizes an individual, organization, or cultural group that demonstrates exceptional commitment to preserving, celebrating, and advancing Filipino and Filipino-American heritage. Nominees must show measurable contributions that strengthen cultural identity, awareness, and pride within the community.

PARTNERSHIP CHAMPION AWARD

This award honors a corporate, institutional, or organizational partner whose collaboration with FACC GSD or the Filipino-American community has led to meaningful opportunities, expanded access, and measurable positive impact. Nominees exemplify what it means to be a true ally leveraging their resources, influence, and leadership to uplift communities and create sustainable pathways for growth.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This award recognizes an extraordinary individual whose lifetime of leadership, service, and impact has significantly shaped the Filipino-American community, the business sector, or society at large. Nominees for this category have demonstrated excellence, integrity, and influence over many years, leaving a legacy that continues to uplift future generations.

Sponsorship Packages

Presenting Sponsor

Exclusive Category (1 Available)
$ 25,000
  • Recognized as Presenting Sponsor on all event materials and press releases
  • Premier logo placement on stage backdrop, red carpet wall, and souvenir magazine
  • Opportunity to deliver 3-minute remarks during the program
  • One Table (10 seats) with premium placement
  • Full-page color advertisement (Inside Front Cover or Back Cover)
  • Recognition in post-event digital promotions and GO LOCAL Magazine feature
  • Logo on event website and social media banners for one year
  • Recognition in media interviews and post-event thank-you video

STEM TALINO SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR

$ 10,000
  • Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital promotions
  • One table (10 seats) with priority placement
  • Full-page color advertisement in souvenir magazine
  • On-stage verbal acknowledgment during the program
  • Logo on event website and social media platforms
  • Recognition in post-event publications

EDUCATIONAL SERIES PROGRAM SPONSOR

$ 5,000
  • One premium table (10 seats)
  • Full-page color advertisement in souvenir magazine
  • Logo featured on step-and-repeat wall, program, and digital promotions
  • On-screen recognition during event slideshow
  • Social media mention and website logo placement

HEALTHCARE PROGRAM SPONSOR

$ 2,500
  • 6 event tickets with preferred seating
  • Full-page color advertisement in souvenir magazine
  • Logo on event signage and digital promotions
  • Recognition during event presentation and social media post

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPONSOR

$ 1,000
  • 4 tickets to the Gala
  • Full-page color advertisement in souvenir magazine
  • Logo listing in the event program
  • Recognition on event website and social media