Highest visibility & access

• Premier VIP table for 10 (front-row / center placement)

• Full-page program ad

• Featured company video (1–2 minutes) played during gala
   
• On-stage recognition as Presenting Sponsor
   
• Speaking opportunity (2–3 minutes or award presentation)
   
• Logo on main stage backdrop / step-and-repeat
   
• Logo on podium signage (if used)
   
• VIP reception access (if applicable)
   
• Recognition by MC multiple times during program
   
• Prominent listing in printed program
   
• Sponsor table signage (Platinum level)

High visibility, no speaking obligation

• VIP table for 10 (prime seating)

• Full-page program ad

• Featured company video (1–2 minutes) played during gala
   
• Verbal recognition from stage
   
• Logo on stage backdrop / step-and-repeat
   
• Logo in printed program
   
• VIP reception access
   
• Sponsor table signage (Diamond level)

Preferred placement & strong recognition

• Preferred table for 8 (close to stage)

• Half-page program ad

• Featured company video (1–2 minutes) played during gala
   
• Verbal recognition from stage
   
• Logo in printed program
   
• Logo on select event signage
   
• Sponsor table signage (Gold level)

Solid visibility & engagement

• Reserved table for 6

• Half-page program ad
  
• Recognition during program announcements
   
• Logo in printed program
   
• Sponsor table signage (Silver level)
   

Meaningful presence

• Reserved seating for 4

• Quarter-page program ad
   
• Name listed in printed program
   
• Recognition as Bronze Sponsor
   
• Sponsor table signage (Bronze level)

Accessible participation

• Seating for 2–4 (may be shared table)
   
• Name listed in program as Community Sponsor
   
• Verbal recognition (group acknowledgment)
   

This prestigious award honors an individual whose life’s work reflects the values, courage, and transformative leadership embodied by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The recipient demonstrates an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and community empowerment while inspiring others through visionary guidance and moral clarity. Their contributions create lasting, positive change across California, lifting communities, strengthening institutions, and advancing opportunities for all. Through advocacy, service, and exemplary leadership, this honoree carries forward Dr. King’s legacy by building a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate society.

This award recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to promoting peaceful problem-solving, mediation, and conflict resolution in communities, workplaces, or statewide systems. The honoree demonstrates a deep commitment to dialogue, nonviolence, and collaboration, using Dr. King’s principles to bridge divides and foster understanding. Their work strengthens relationships, reduces conflict, and creates safer, more supportive environments where diverse voices feel heard and valued. By advancing practical conflict-resolution tools and peaceful leadership, the recipient exemplifies the spirit of Kingian Nonviolence and inspires others to pursue constructive paths toward reconciliation and unity.

This award honors a leader or organization that has significantly advanced economic opportunity for minority-owned micro and small businesses in California. The recipient demonstrates a measurable commitment to expanding access to capital, entrepreneurship, training, and supportive programs that strengthen local economies. Their work creates pathways for upward mobility and long-term prosperity, while fostering an inclusive business environment where entrepreneurs can thrive. Through innovation, advocacy, and strategic vision, this honoree champions economic empowerment and exemplifies the chamber’s mission to uplift diverse communities across California.

This award celebrates an outstanding minority-owned business that exemplifies operational excellence, innovation, resilience, and community commitment. The honoree demonstrates strong business performance and leadership while contributing to job creation, local economic vitality, and positive social impact. Their success reflects the strength and potential of minority entrepreneurs across California. By overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities, this business stands as a model of achievement and inspiration, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit that drives economic growth statewide.

This award recognizes an individual, organization, or initiative making a powerful difference in underserved or underrepresented communities. The honoree demonstrates a sustained, meaningful commitment to improving quality of life through service, advocacy, capacity-building, or social innovation. Their work addresses community needs with compassion and effectiveness, uplifting families and fostering stability, resilience, and opportunity. The recipient’s contributions reflect the highest ideals of civic engagement and align strongly with the chamber’s mission to strengthen communities across California.

This award honors a young leader who exemplifies exceptional promise, character, and service. The recipient demonstrates leadership beyond their years, contributing to their school, community, or peer groups through activism, entrepreneurship, mentoring, or volunteerism. Their actions reflect Dr. King’s principles of compassion, fairness, and courage. This young leader inspires others through initiative, responsibility, and a commitment to creating positive change. By investing in their growth and vision, we support California’s next generation of innovators, peacemakers, and community builders.

This award recognizes a corporation that demonstrates exemplary commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce, leadership culture, supplier diversity practices, and community partnerships. The honoree actively cultivates an environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive, and minority-owned businesses have equitable opportunities for engagement. Their policies and programs create measurable impact and serve as a model of corporate citizenship. By integrating DEI into their organizational values and operations, this company strengthens California’s economic future and elevates industry standards statewide.

This award honors an individual or organization that has successfully forged meaningful connections between diverse communities, sectors, or institutions. The honoree excels at fostering dialogue, promoting mutual understanding, and building collaborative partnerships that advance shared goals. Their efforts reduce division, strengthen relationships, and create pathways for inclusive progress. Through patience, empathy, and strategic engagement, the recipient demonstrates what it means to unite people across differences—reflecting Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community built on cooperation, respect, and collective responsibility.

This award honors a law enforcement officer, department, or agency that exemplifies exceptional commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, community trust, and constructive engagement. The recipient demonstrates leadership rooted in transparency, respect, and genuine partnership with the communities they serve. Through innovative programs, reform-minded initiatives, and consistent relationship-building, they work to bridge divides, reduce conflict, and strengthen public confidence in policing. Their actions reflect the principles of Kingian Nonviolence, emphasizing dialogue, empathy, and shared responsibility. This honoree serves as a model for how law enforcement and community members can work together to create safer, more collaborative, and more compassionate environments across California.

This award honors an elected official or government leader who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing economic empowerment, justice, and community well-being throughout California. The recipient consistently champions policies and initiatives that uplift underserved communities, strengthen small businesses, expand access to opportunity, and promote fairness across public systems. Their leadership reflects integrity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to serving all constituents. Through collaborative engagement, responsive governance, and a focus on long-term community impact, this honoree embodies the highest ideals of public service and contributes meaningfully to a more inclusive, prosperous, and equitable California.

This award honors an individual, organization, or initiative that exemplifies the principles and transformative power of Kingian Nonviolence. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Principles and Six Steps of Nonviolent Social Change, the honoree’s work promotes peaceful conflict resolution, moral courage, and constructive dialogue within communities, institutions, or workplaces. Through education, advocacy, leadership, or direct practice, the recipient demonstrates a deep commitment to reducing violence, fostering reconciliation, and addressing the root causes of conflict. Their actions inspire others to choose understanding over division and cooperation over confrontation. This award recognizes those who carry forward Dr. King’s legacy by building pathways to justice, healing, and meaningful social transformation.