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MAY 5, 2027 SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER
Mission City Ballroom
Sponsorships and Award Packages
WHAT:
A Networking Reception and Awards Dinner honoring influential Bay Area leaders and companies that champion the advancement of women in leadership positions.
WHO: Tribute to Women Honorees, their friends and families, and Bay Area corporate and community leaders. WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, 2027, 5:00 p.m. (Networking Reception), 6:30 p.m. (Awards Dinner) WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center - Mission City Ballroom, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 YWCA TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARDS celebrates the achievements of individuals who have
excelled in their fields and have made significant contributions through their exceptional leadership, both in their organizations and within the Bay Area community. For more than 40 years, YWCA’s Tribute to Women Awards has celebrated women in the workplace and is a direct investment in YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women. By uplifting women leaders—especially women of color—we are not only recognizing today’s changemakers but also inspiring the next generation. Together, we are creating a future where every girl can see her own pathway to success. YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley’s Tribute to Women Awards is an annual fundraising event that attracts over 500 attendees, including corporate and community leaders. Your YWCA honors leaders that represent the Bay Area’s diverse workforce in technology, business, education, healthcare, and public service. YWCA’s Tribute to Women Awards offers excellent community recognition while meeting your philanthropic goals. Awards packages available until February 5, 2027. Sponsorships available until April 15, 2027. Email philanthropy@yourywca.org to secure your award package or sponsorship.
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PRESENTING UT PLATINUM SPONSOR $50,000
Please contact YWCA’s Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@yourywca.org to get started.
Logo featured on select event collateral and on-screen during event Opportunity for CEO/senior executive to provide 2 minute live remarks at event Advertisement in event program (Advertisement due April 1, 2027)
Your participation in the Tribute to Women Awards not only helps uplift the incredible individuals within your organization, it also helps raise critical funds to support the programs and operations of YWCA.
GOLD SPONSOR $20,000
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SILVER SPONSOR $15,000
BRONZE SPONSOR $10,000
FUTURE LEADER SPONSOR $5,000
Tickets to the Tribute to Women Award Honoree Networking Event (TBD - March 2027)
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2027 AWARDS PACKAGES Awards Dinner Tickets TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARD PACKAGE
The TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARD is awarded to women in executive level positions who exhibit exceptional leadership, uplift others, challenge inequities and inspire future generations to advocate for a more just future.
ALLY AWARD PACKAGE
The ALLY AWARD is awarded to an individual (of any gender identity) whose sustained commitment, actions, and leadership have championed equity, opportunity, and inclusion for women — especially women of color — in spaces where they are historically underrepresented or undervalued.
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Networking Event Tickets
Professional Headshot & Interview
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$6,000 $5,000 early bird, Dec 31, 2026
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WOMEN ON THE RISE PACKAGE
The WOMEN ON THE RISE AWARD is a NEW category being awarded to women who are new leaders, managers, or directors who promote equity, uplift communities, and inspire others through their passion and dedication.
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$6,000 $5,000 early bird, Dec 31, 2026
EMERGING LEADER AWARD PACKAGE
The EMERGING LEADER AWARD is awarded to women who are high achievers in the first five years of their career who demonstrate strong potential for promotion and upward mobility.
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NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD PACKAGE
The NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD is awarded to women in executive-level positions at 501c3 nonprofit organizations who embrace the spirit of women’s empowerment, confront inequities, and serve as role models for the next generation of leaders.
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2027 TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARDS TIMELINE November 2026
Nominations open
December 31, 2026
Early Bird Pricing for Nominations Ends
February 5, 2027
Nominations close, Awards Packages no longer available
February 22, 2027
Honorees selected, nominators notified
March 1, 2027
Honorees notified
March 2027 (TBD Date)
Honoree & Sponsor Networking Event
March 2027 (TBD Date) April 9, 2027 - Sponsorship sales end
May 5, 2027
Honoree video interview filming
43rd Annual Tribute to Women Awards Event
AWARD RULES & CRITERIA
Nominations are open until February 5, 2027 at BIT.LY/TRIBUTENOM27.
• No limit to the number of nominations a company may submit for each category • A maximum of 5 awards per company may be selected, excluding the Ally Award, which does not count toward this limit. • Organization must have a presence in the Bay Area • Nominator must have the authority to confirm payment owed for the nomination category and will serve as the invoicing point of contact if the nomination is accepted. Award package payments are due no later than May 5, 2027 • Nominees must work primarily in the Bay Area or their work primarily contributes to a positive impact in the Bay Area • L ike YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley upholds the values of empowerment, inclusion, and integrity, nominees should embody at least one of the values below at their organizations and in their community: 1) Inclusion: These nominees help provide equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded. They make significant contributions to their communities by helping others feel seen, respected, and included regardless of their background, identity or ability.
TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARD
Nominees must serve in a leadership role (project, team, department, division, organization).
ALLY AWARD
Nominees must be an individual (of any gender identity) whose sustained commitment, actions, and leadership have championed equity, opportunity, and inclusion for women — especially women of color.
2) Integrity: These nominees demonstrate a courageous commitment to doing what is right, not what is easy, and as a result, create a lasting impact on those around them. They challenge inequities within systems, institutions and culture.
3) Empowerment: These nominees create space, shift power and actively work to dismantle barriers of inequity, ensuring that more voices are heard, valued and uplifted. They inspire others to lead with purpose and confidence.
WOMEN ON THE RISE AWARD
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD
Nominees must be a mid-level manager or in a position of leadership that does not qualify as executive.
Nominees must be in the first five years of their professional career overall, not just in the first five years at the organization.
Nominees must serve in an executive-level position at a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
SHINING A LIGHT ON WOMEN LEADERS The Tribute to Women Awards are both celebratory and critical. We shine a light on women across all industries and levels of leadership celebrating not just titles, but impact. For every
100 MEN ONLY 93 WOMEN PROMOTED FROM ENTRY-LEVEL TO MANAGER
ARE PROMOTED
For every
100 MEN ONLY 74 WOMEN PROMOTED OF COLOR TO MANAGER ARE PROMOTED
By uplifting women leaders — especially women of color — we are not only recognizing today’s changemakers but also inspiring the next generation. Together, we are creating a future where every girl can see her own pathway to success.
ABOUT YWCA GOLDEN GATE SILICON VALLEY YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are rooted in our Theory of Change which requires a continuum of response to the challenges of racism, sexism, and gender-based violence. That’s why we offer direct services to meet immediate needs, issue education to change hearts and minds, and advocate to change the rules and systems in order to achieve greater equity and justice for all.
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