Awards Gala


 

Join us on January 30, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Houston as we celebrate the outstanding people and organizations that make the CAI Greater Houston Chapter a place where communities shine.

Tickets go on sale November 3!

Nominations are now open and due by Friday, November 7, 2025, at midnight (CST) — don’t miss your chance to recognize excellence within our community!


SCHEDULE

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cocktail Reception, Pre-Function, 4th Floor

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner & Awards, Texas Ballroom, 4th Floor

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Toast to the Winners Celebration, Texas Ballroom, 4th Floor


NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

 

TICKET PRICING 

Pricing and tickets will be available November 3rd.

*Registration includes cocktail reception (beer, wine, and specialty drink at designated bars), dinner, dancing, and access to the after-party!



SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

*To become a sponsor, email Jesus Azanza, Executive Director, at jazanza@caihouston.org or call 713.784.5462; Taylor Cochran Administrative Assistant tcochran@caihouston.org
 
Presenting - $10,000 (4 AVAILABLE — 1 PER INDUSTRY)

  • Table for 10
  • Company logo on the front of the Awards Gala Program
  • Company logo on event wristbands
  • Company logo included in Awards Gala Program sponsor page
  • Company pop-up display in pre-function area (bring your own banner)
  • Company logo on event signage
  • Company logo on event screens (full width)
  • Company logo in Awards Video
  • Company logo in all pre-post event promotional materials
  • 2-minutes at the podium during awards ceremony
  • Presentation of each award (1 representative on stage to hand out awards)
 

Ruby - $4,000 (3 AVAILABLE) 

  • Seating for 4
  • Company logo included in Awards Gala Program sponsor page
  • Company pop-up display in pre-function area (bring your own banner)
  • Company logo on event signage
  • Company logo on event screens (1/2 width)
  • Company logo in Awards Video
  • Company name in all pre-post event promotional materials
 

Sapphire - $3,000 (6 AVAILABLE) 

  • Seating for 3
  • Company logo included in Awards Gala Program sponsor page
  • Company logo on event signage
  • Company logo on event screens (1/4 width)
  • Company name in all pre-post event promotional materials
 

Emerald - $2,000 (8 AVAILABLE)

  • Seating for 2
  • Company name included in Awards Gala Program sponsor page
  • Company name on event signage
  • Company name on event screens
  • Company name in all pre-post event promotional materials
 

Photography Sponsor - $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE) - SOLD!

 

Bar Sponsor - $4,000 (6 AVAILABLE)

  • Seating for 2
  • Company logo signage near bar
  • Company logo included in Awards Gala Program sponsor page
  • Company pop-up display in pre-function area (bring your own banner)
  • Company logo on event signage and video
  • Company logo on napkins Sponsorship exclusive to one company per industry
  • Specialty drink in name of sponsor served at designated bar
 

Decorations Sponsor - $2,500 (4 AVAILABLE) 

  • Seating for 2
  • Company logo advertised with centerpieces and stage flower arrangements
  • Company logo advertised on:
    • Event program
    • Event Signage
    • Pre/post-event marketing emails, flyers, event website, etc.
  • Sponsorship exclusive to one company per industry
  • Verbal recognition during event
 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS



The CAI Greater Houston Chapter has secured a small block of rooms at a rate of $269/night for a standard room. 
CAI Awards Gala 2026 - Marriott Marquee Houston