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North County’s next chapter.

Nominations are closed. Celebrate the projects, programs, investments, organizations and people moving our region forward. Only a few tickets and tables remain.

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The North County Economic Development Awards

THE2026DEVVIES

December 17Westin Carlsbad

Ideas made real • Regional impact • North County leadership • Economic development in action • Sponsorship opportunities available

Event dateThursday, December 17, 2026

Awards luncheon at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
11:30 am to 1:30 pm

NominationsNow closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted work advancing North County.

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Nominations are closed

Thank you, North County.

Nominations for the 2026 Devvies are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted work advancing North County.

Tickets & tables — limited

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Nominations received

We’re grateful for the projects, programs, investments, organizations and leaders submitted.

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Review underway

Submissions are being evaluated for impact, merit and regional significance.

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Honorees to come

Follow campaign updates as honorees and event details are announced.

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Join us December 17

Only a few tickets and tables remain for the awards luncheon.

Business or organization

Investment

Project or development

Partnership

Program or initiative

Collaborative effort

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.

Guests gathered for the 2025 Devvies Awards luncheon

2025 Event

A room of North County leaders

Business, education, civic and community voices gathered for the annual celebration.

2025 Devvies honorees holding awards on stage

2025 Honorees

Celebrating regional impact

People, projects and organizations recognized for moving North County forward.

Devvies attendees connecting during the 2025 awards luncheon

Connections

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.

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DEC
17

Thursday, December 17, 2026
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, California

11:30 am

Program time coming soon

2026 Awards Luncheon

Join SDNEDC for honoree stories, regional connections and a celebration of the work building North County’s future.

Limited availability

Tickets & Tables

Only a few tickets and tables remain. Reserve yours now.

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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.

Title partnership

Champion

$20,000

Premier event visibility, speaking opportunity and signature activation benefits.

Video visibility

Steward

$7,500

High-level recognition, award presentation and premium event presence.

Event presence

Connector

$4,000

On-stage, digital and on-site recognition with a premium table.

Brand visibility

Catalyst

$2,500

Digital and event recognition plus a premium table for ten.

$5,000

Centerpiece Underwriter

Premium table for ten and logo inclusion on all centerpieces.

$5,000

Bar / Refreshment Underwriter

Premium table for ten plus logo recognition at the bar and on refreshment napkins.

Compare all sponsorship benefits

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	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Campaign Updates

Follow the road to December.

This space will evolve with social content, sponsor features, honoree announcements and the digital event program.

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Sponsor spotlight

Partners powering progress

Recognition for the organizations making the 2026 Devvies possible. Sponsor features are coming soon.

Closer to event

Digital program

Honoree stories, schedule, presenters and sponsor recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the awards.

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.

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North County’s next chapter.