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A New View: Awards Garden Party at Northside Social
September 29, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Northside Social Clarendon
3211 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 5:30PM | Northside Social Clarendon
We're taking fall networking to the next level by transforming Northside Social Clarendon into a garden oasis for an unforgettable evening of awards, celebration, and connection. This year's Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs) winners will be announced, along with Rising Star, New Heights Volunteer Awards, President's Award, and our highest honor: the Golden Tuba. Additionally, a grant will be given to attend AEC.AI hosted in Austin. Mark your calendar now for this star-studded engagement!
Please note: this event replaces our usual Fall Kickoff due to the SMPS Society calendar year changing in January.
Marketing Communications Awards
2026 SMPS DC Marketing Communications Award Information - Submissions due August 31, 2026
Click here to view all details and submission instructions
All questions regarding MCA submissions should be directed to Suzanne Swistak, CPSM - SMPS DC Immediate Past President.
AEC.AI Grant
AEC.AI (aecaisummit.org) is the premier learning experience dedicated to advancing the responsible, strategic use of artificial intelligence across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. SMPS DC is excited to award a $2,000 grant towards attending the 2026 Summit in Austin, TX, November 18-20, 2026. Click here to apply — all applications due Monday, September 21, 2026.
Sponsorship Opportunities
🌿 Secret Garden Sponsor — $750
- Two (2) tickets to event
- One (1) free registration to a future education event
- Space for table & banner display at event
- Signage at event
- Recognition in emails and website event page
🥂 Blooms & Bubbly Sponsor — $500
- One (1) ticket to event
- Signage at bar during event
- Space for popup banner display at event
- Recognition in emails and website event page
🌼 Wildflower Sponsor — $250
- Signage at event
- Recognition in emails and website event page
For any event or sponsorship related questions, please contact Special Events Director, Miki Simonds.
Cost
Registration deadline: 09/28/2026
Walk-ins welcome? Yes
Max # of registrants: 120
Member
$103.60
Walk-in Member
$124.32
Non-Members
$145.04
Walk-in Non-Member
$165.76
Student Members
$15.54
DC Board
$82.88
CPSM
$93.24
Additional Details
Agenda / timeframe:
- 5:30-6:15 pm: Arrivals/Registration, Networking, Food/Cocktails
- 6:15-6:45 pm: Awards Ceremony
- 6:45-8:00 pm: Networking
- Closest metro: Clarendon (Orange & Silver)
- Parking: Colonial Parking (3001 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201)
- Questions contact: Miki Simonds, Miki.S[email protected]
- Dress code: Business Casual and/or Garden inspired attire!
Tickets
$103.60 Member
$82.88 DC Board
$93.24 CPSM
$145.04 Non-Member
$15.54 Student
$750.00 Secret Garden Sponsor
$500.00 Blooms & Bubbly Sponsor
$250.00 Wildflower Sponsor
