Sponsorship Awards

The NKBA Ontario-Canada Chapter Design Awards bring together leading kitchen and bath professionals, designers, manufacturers, retailers and industry partners to celebrate design excellence. Sponsoring this signature event puts your brand at the centre of one of the chapter's most anticipated industry celebrations.

Become a Sponsor

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Gala Presenting Sponsor - $8,000.00 ($9,040.00 with HST)
Gala Presenting Sponsor
Value: $35,000
Exclusive
The Presenting Sponsor receives the highest level of recognition throughout the evening and is positioned as the leading partner of the 2026 NKBA Ontario-Canada Chapter Design Awards.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• Reserved VIP seating for ten guests in a premium location.
• Prominent signage at welcome registration
Noted as Presenting Sponsor on ALL sponsor signage
• Recognition during the opening Industry Awards presentation.
• Opportunity to welcome guests. Provide a brief welcome video, maximum 30 seconds, subject to committee approval.
• Most prominent logo placement on pre-event promotions.
• Dedicated sponsor recognition across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Most prominent logo placement in the event program.
• Continuous logo visibility on event screens at key intervals throughout the evening.
• Logo placement at the opening and conclusion of the awards presentation.
• Visibility on the chapter website and awards platform.
• Prominent logo placement on the official photography backdrop.
• Dedicated post-event social media recognition.
Designer of the Year Sponsor - $6,000.00 ($6,780.00 with HST)
Designer of the Year Sponsor
Exclusive
Formerly the Pinnacle Sponsor, this sponsorship is now aligned with the Designer of the Year Award, the highest design honour of the evening.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• Reserved VIP seating for eight guests.
• Opportunity to present the Designer of the Year Award.
• Logo presence on screen during the Designer of the Year presentation.
• Prominent logo placement throughout the awards presentation.
• Pre-event social media recognition.
• Visibility on the chapter website and awards platform.
• Logo placement on the official photography backdrop.
• Dedicated post-event social media recognition.
• Opportunity for limited sponsor messaging, subject to committee approval.
Spotlight Sponsor - $4,000.00 ($4,520.00 with HST)
Spotlight Sponsor
Limited to Two
Formerly the Red Carpet Sponsor, the Spotlight Sponsor owns the guest arrival experience and the first branded impression of the evening. This sponsorship aligns with the Design Illuminated theme and replaces last year's red carpet concept with something more current, elegant and experiential.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• Four event tickets.
• Recognition as a Spotlight Sponsor.
• Logo presence in the cocktail networking experience.
• Prominent logo display on event screens during sponsor recognition.
• Pre-event social media recognition.
• Full-page advertisement in the event program.
• Logo placement in the finalist video interview area.
• Recognition by the MC.
• Post-event social media thank-you recognition.
Potential activation ideas:
• Illuminated wall.
• Design Illuminated installation.
• Co-branded signage where video interviews take place
The Afterglow Sponsor - $4,000.00 ($4,520.00 with HST)
The Afterglow Sponsor
Exclusive
The Afterglow Sponsor supports the post-awards networking and celebration experience. The Afterglow replaces the traditional DJ and dance floor with a more refined closing experience that allows guests to celebrate naturally after the awards presentation.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• Four event tickets.
• Exclusive recognition as The Afterglow Sponsor.
• Branding within The Afterglow area.
• Recognition on event screens and sponsor slides.
• Logo placement on the official photography backdrop.
• Recognition by the MC.
• Pre-event and post-event social media recognition.
• Opportunity to provide branded cocktail napkins, signage or approved custom touches.
The Afterglow experience may include:
• Dessert/coffee station
• Winner celebrations.
• Networking lounge area.
• Soft music and conversation.
Experience Sponsor - $4,000.00 ($4,520.00 with HST)
Experience Sponsor
Limited Opportunities
Experience Sponsors support memorable moments throughout the evening. This category replaces the traditional Venue Sponsor structure with a more flexible approach that fits the new food station and social seating format.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• Four event tickets.
• Recognition as an Experience Sponsor.
• Logo placement in the event program.
• Recognition on event screens.
• Recognition by the MC.
• Logo placement on the official photography backdrop.
• Pre-event and post-event social media recognition.
Experience Sponsorship opportunities may include:
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Logo placement at the cocktail reception and bar area, with opportunity to provide branded napkins or approved branded materials. Recognition on bar menus.
Suggested cocktail names may include The Luminary, The Glow or Illuminate.
Dessert Atelier Sponsor
Recognition at the dessert experience during The Afterglow or post-awards portion of the evening.
Roving Photo Sponsor
Recognition on the guest photo photo- photographer roves the room with printout capability. This should be a modern portable photo booth, glam-style, roaming digital photo experience, or similar elevated supplier.
Lighting Experience Sponsor
Recognition connected to lighting moments, projection, room glow or category reveal effects.
Floral Experience Sponsor
Recognition connected to florals or decor features.
Coat Check Sponsor
Logo placement and recognition at coat check.
Centrepiece or Lounge Styling Sponsor
Recognition connected to table decor, social seating or lounge styling.
Trophy Sponsor - $3,000.00 ($3,390.00 with HST)
Trophy Sponsor
Limited Opportunities
Trophy Sponsors support the recognition of design excellence across award category groupings.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• Two event tickets.
• Recognition as a Trophy Sponsor.
• Recognition as sponsor of an award category grouping.
• Logo presence on screen during the sponsored award category grouping.
• Recognition by the MC.
• Pre-event and post-event social media recognition.
• Group sponsor photo opportunity following the awards presentation, if feasible.
Friends of Design Sponsor - $1,000.00 ($1,130.00 with HST)
Friends of Design Sponsor
Limited Opportunities
Formerly Supporting Sponsor, this entry-level sponsorship is designed for companies that wish to support the chapter, the awards program and the design community.
As a sponsor, you receive:
• 1 ticket
• Placement of your logo in the event program.
• Recognition by the MC during sponsor acknowledgements.
• Logo placement on opening and closing sponsor slides.
• Visibility on the chapter website and awards platform.
• Inclusion in post-event sponsor thank-you recognition.

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