2026 Excellence in Design Gala

The AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Awards Gala celebrates and recognizes outstanding architecture designed by Nebraska architects. AIA Nebraska members may submit projects built | unbuilt located anywhere in the United States/Worldwide.

2026 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Gala
Thursday, November 12, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
UNL Glenn Korff School of Music
1104 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68588

Parking is available at the Que Place Garage or the Market Place Garage. Very limited street parking is available.

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm | Lecture, Mimi Hoang, FAIA, NOMA, Co-Founding Partner, nARCHITECTS

6:15 pm - 7:30 pm | Excellence in Design Awards Reception
Ticketed reception, pre-registration is required. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Excellence in Design Awards + Honors Awards Recognition

Ticketed event, pre-registration is required.

Dress: Dressy Casual

Women: Dress; Skirt and dressy top; Dressy pants outfit.
Men: Seasonal sport coat or blazer, and slacks; Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt; Optional tie.
Please no jeans or t-shirts

Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026. Price increases October 30.

*Deadline for sponsorships is October 22.

Gala Sponsorships

Premier Sponsor
- Two complimentary tickets to the AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Gala.
- Recognition in the program, AIA NE Update, Social Media, Gala Signage, verbal recognition.
- Table located at the Gala for promotional items.
*Deadline for sponsorships is October 22.
$2,587.50 ea. ($2,500.00 + $87.50 fee)
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Grand Gala Sponsor
- Two complimentary tickets to the AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Gala.
- Recognition in the program, AIA NE Update, Social Media, Gala Signage, verbal recognition.
- Table located at the Gala for promotional items.
*Deadline for sponsorships is October 22.
$1,552.50 ea. ($1,500.00 + $52.50 fee)
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Gala Sponsor
- One complimentary ticket to the AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Gala.
- Recognition in the program, AIA NE Update, Gala signage, verbal recognition.
*Deadline for sponsorships is October 22.
$517.50 ea. ($500.00 + $17.50 fee)
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Friend Sponsor
- Recognition in the program, AIA NE Update, Gala signage, verbal recognition.
*Deadline for sponsorships is October 22.
$258.75 ea. ($250.00 + $8.75 fee)
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