Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
5:00 PM VIP Reception 5:30 PM General Reception 6:30 PM Awards Program
7:00 PM The Mixer
The Ebell of Los Angeles 743 S Lucerne Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Proceeds support scholarships, career development, and mentorship programs for USC Architecture students. For questions about the event or the USC Architectural Guild, please contact Natalie Farrar Adams at farrarad@usc.edu or Pasha Hawthorne at pasha.hawthorne@usc.edu.
CO - CHAIRS
KELLY OLSON
Clark Construction Group
JOHN PASSANANTE
Syska Hennessy Group
ADAEZE CADET, HOK
CRAIG BABINGTON, Morley Builders
RON ELAZAR, Morley Builders
RAFI HALAJIAN ’12, MS ’13, IDS Real Estate
PATTI HARBURG - PETRICH, Swinerton
MARK MOTONAGA ’91, RIOS
SHARON PAK, Microsoft
BEE RAREWALA ’00, AC Martin
KELLY MILLAR, Thornton Tomasetti
DANIELLE MARTIN SPICER ’00, AC Martin
DAN STAFFORD ’89, Project Management Advisors, Inc.
JAIME TURNER, Turner Construction
JONATHAN WYMAN, Snyder Langston
This year’s theme, 'CelebratingthePast,Present, andFutureofLosAngeles,'reflects our commitment to preserving the city's rich architectural heritage while embracing a future defined by innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. In light of the recent firestorms that have challenged our communities and reshaped our landscape, this moment calls for a renewed commitment to resilient and forwardthinking design that ensures a thriving Los Angeles for generations to come.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
THOM MAYNE ’69, FAIA
DISTINGUISHED FIRM AWARD
AC MARTIN
IMPACT AWARD
PEYTON HALL, FAIA
DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADER AWARD
NADINE WATT MA ’94
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
BONNIE KHANG - KEATING ’92
Theater
VIP Area from 5:00-6:30. This area will be incorporated into The Mixer at 7:00
General Reception 5:30-6:30. This area will be incorporated into The Mixer at 7:00
The Awards 6:30-7:00
The Mixer 7:00
*Sponsored seating vignettes will be placed within the purple and green areas
General Entrance
Please confirm sponsorship by May 1, 2025 in order to be included in event recognition and marketing materials.
$50,000
4 Available
• 12 general admission tickets with VIP access for all 12
• Premier branded seating area during The Mixer
• Exclusive logo branding; choose one of the following: VIP Reception, Red Carpet, Awards Program Stage, or Bar Sponsor.
• Verbal recognition by the emcee during the Awards Program.
• Promotion on USC Architecture’s social media platforms before, during, and after the event.
• Listing as a Premier Sponsor on our event website, featuring your company logo with a clickable link to your company website.
• An exclusive email promoting your company will be sent to all event attendees.
• One full-page ad in the event program book.
• One-year Guild Membership (Jul 2025 - Jun 2026) Premier sponsorships are tax deductible less $2,760 cost for food/beverage.
View of The Dining Room: Each space will feature a curated mix of furniture arrangements, thoughtfully designed to reflect sponsor levels. Please note that this sponsorship level does not guarantee placement in this room.
Examples of potential Premier Branding Opportunities for your sponsorship. Please note that these images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact final designs.
$25,000
4 Available
• 10 general admission tickets, with VIP access for 6 of them
• Preferred branded seating area during The Mixer
• Exclusive logo branding; choose one of the following: Student Gallery, Signature Drink, Signature Dessert, or Napkin Sponsor.
• Verbal recognition by the emcee during the Awards Program.
• Promotion on USC Architecture’s social media platforms before the event.
• Listing as a Premier Sponsor on our event website, featuring your company logo with a clickable link to your company website.
• One full-page ad in the event program book.
• One-year Guild Membership (Jul 2025 - Jun 2026)
View of The Lounge: Each space will feature a curated mix of furniture arrangements, thoughtfully designed to reflect sponsor levels. Please note that this sponsorship level does not guarantee placement in this room.
Platinum sponsorships are tax deductible less $2,180 cost for food/beverage.
Examples of potential Platinum Branding Opportunities for your sponsorship. Please note that these images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact final designs.
$15,000
15 Available
• 8 general admission tickets, with VIP access for 4 of them
• Preferred branded seating area during The Mixer
• Promotion on USC Architecture’s social media platforms before the day of the event.
• Listing as Gold Sponsor on the event website with your company logo.
• One half-page ad in the event program book. Gold sponsorships are tax deductible less $1,720 cost for food/beverage.
Example of seating vignette included at this sponsorship level.
40 Available
• 8 general admission tickets, with VIP access for 2 of them
• Reserved branded seating area during The Mixer
• Listing as Trojan Sponsor on the event website with your company logo.
Trojan sponsorships are tax deductible less $1,660 cost for food/beverage.
Example of seating vignette included at this sponsorship level.
$7,500 CARDINAL SPONSOR
20 Available
• 6 general admission tickets
• Reserved branded seating area during The Mixer
Cardinal sponsorships are tax deductible less $1,200 cost for food/beverage.
Example of seating vignette included at this sponsorship level. CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR
$3,000
FULL PAGE ADS
HALF PAGE ADS $2,000
Ad space in the tribute book is shared with all attendees and featured on the USC School of Architecture website. Additionally, all logos will be included in promotional blasts before the event and post-event thank-you acknowledgments.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
RON ELAZAR
Morley Builders
PRESIDENT - ELECT
BEE RAREWALA ’00
AC Martin
SECRETARY
MARK MOTONAGA ’91
Rios
PAST PRESIDENT
DAN STAFFORD ’89
Project Management Advisors, Inc.
MEMBERS
ADAEZE CADET
HOK
TANNER CLAPHAM
CO Architects
VICTORIA DAM MARCH ’21, MBS ‘22
Gensler
LAUREN DANDRIDGE
Faculty Representative
JOSHUA FOSTER ’19
JAF Creative Solutions
ASIA GAINES
Graduate Student Representative
ERIC HALM
CDG Builders
RAFI HALAJIAN ’12, MS ‘13
IDS Real Estate Group
ALVIN HUANG ’98
Faculty Representative
TANNYA LOKWANI
Undergraduate Student Representative
KELLY OLSON
Clark Construction
SHARON PAK
Microsoft
Parent Representative
JOHN PASSANANTE
Syska Hennessy
PATTY HARBURG - PETRICH
Swinerton
ERICK PRINS ’11
Erick Prins Designs
MONICA RODRIGUEZ ‘98
House & Robertson
BEN ROGOWSKI ’12
John A. Martin & Assoc.
DANIELLE MARTIN SPICER ’00
AC Martin
