North County’s next chapter.
Celebrate the projects, programs, investments, organizations and people moving our region forward.
Awards luncheon at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
Self-nominations are welcome and nominees need not be SDNEDC investors.
Eventbrite registration and attendee details will be added when finalized.
Now Accepting Nominations
Put meaningful North County work in the spotlight.
Anyone may nominate an eligible accomplishment generally completed or advanced within the last 18 months. Selection is based on impact and merit—not nomination volume.
Choose the accomplishment
Nominate a business, organization, project, development, program, initiative, investment or collaboration.
Tell the impact story
Explain why the work matters, who benefited and what measurable results it created.
Add supporting context
Share relevant links, coverage, reports or other materials that help the committee understand the achievement.
Submit in 8–10 minutes
Complete the public form before the deadline. A separate submission is required for each nomination.
Inside the Devvies
North County, together in one room.
The Devvies bring business, education, civic and community leaders together to celebrate progress and build the connections behind what comes next.
A room of North County leaders
Business, education, civic and community voices gathered for the annual celebration.
Celebrating regional impact
People, projects and organizations recognized for moving North County forward.
Conversations that continue
A place for regional leaders and collaborators to meet across sectors.
Event Information
Celebrate with North County.
The Devvies bring business, education, civic and community leaders together for an afternoon centered on regional achievement.
DEC
17
Thursday, December 17, 2026
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, California
2026 Awards Luncheon
Join SDNEDC for honoree stories, regional connections and a celebration of the work building North County’s future.
Registration coming soon
Tickets & Eventbrite
The official Eventbrite link, ticket options, arrival information and program details will appear here as soon as registration opens.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your organization beside North County progress.
Connect your brand with regional decision-makers and help celebrate the people, projects and investments shaping North San Diego County.
Champion
$20,000
Premier event visibility, speaking opportunity and signature activation benefits.
Steward
$7,500
High-level recognition, award presentation and premium event presence.
Connector
$4,000
On-stage, digital and on-site recognition with a premium table.
Catalyst
$2,500
Digital and event recognition plus a premium table for ten.
Centerpiece Underwriter
Premium table for ten and logo inclusion on all centerpieces.
Bar / Refreshment Underwriter
Premium table for ten plus logo recognition at the bar and on refreshment napkins.
Compare all sponsorship benefits
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| Sponsorship benefit | Champion$20,000 | Steward$7,500 | Connector$4,000 | Catalyst$2,500 | Member & Award Winners Table$1,400 / $1,450 | Non-Member Table$1,500 / $1,600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title sponsor of event | ✓ | |||||
| Inclusion in all event marketing assets | ✓ | |||||
| Speaking opportunity at event | ✓ | |||||
| Logo recognition in digital invitation | ✓ | |||||
| Marketing materials at each seat, by agreement | ✓ | |||||
| Pre-event networking table activation, by agreement | ✓ | |||||
| Logo inclusion on professionally produced Video Spotlight | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Complimentary valet parking | Up to 5 vehicles | Up to 2 vehicles | ||||
| Opportunity to present an award | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Recognition across SDNEDC social media channels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Advertisement slide in pre-event slideshow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Logo on event signage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Logo on SDNEDC event webpage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Table for ten with logo and premium seating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Table of ten | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Packages can be tailored with mutually agreed-upon assets. Contact Erik to confirm availability and current table pricing.
Ready to discuss the right fit?
Erik Bruvold · Ebruvold@sdnedc.org · (760) 203-5841 ext. 1
Campaign Updates
Follow the road to December.
This space will evolve with social content, sponsor features, honoree announcements and the digital event program.
Nominations open
Help us identify a business, program, project or collaboration deserving regional recognition.
Tickets & Eventbrite
Registration, ticket options and attendee details.
Sponsor spotlight
Recognition for the partners making the 2026 celebration possible.
Digital program
Honoree stories, schedule, presenters and sponsor recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you nominate.
Can I nominate my own organization or project?
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome.
Does the nominee need to be an SDNEDC investor?
No. Eligible accomplishments creating impact in North County may be considered regardless of investor status.
Can I submit more than one nomination?
Yes. Please submit a separate form for each nominee or accomplishment.
Do more nominations improve a nominee’s chances?
No. Honorees are selected based on the strength and impact of the work, not the number of nominations received.
How are the individual awards selected?
The Kevin Hamm Impact Award and North County Steward Award honorees are selected separately by SDNEDC and are not part of the public nomination form.