BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261014T010000Z DTEND:20261014T040000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Excellence in Business Awards: Panoramic Progress DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets today\n\nTake advantage of Early Bird special offers\n\nExpires September 30th\n\nNomination Submissions are currently under review\, with Finalists announced on September 19.\n\n\nSecure your tickets now for October 13th to celebrate with the top business & civic leaders beneath the iconic architectural domes of California Academy of Sciences - truly one-a-kind masterpieces of sustainability\, excellence\, and design.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule & Experience\n\nVIP Reception\n\n\n \n Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM\n \n \n Location: African Hall\n \n \n Who: Open to Sponsors\, Board Members\, Finalists\, and VIP Ticket Holders (Enjoy exclusive early entry\, welcome drinks\, and check-in ahead of general admission).\n \n\n\nGeneral Admission & Gala\n\n\n \n 6:00 PM | Doors Open & Check-In General admission check-in begins. Guests can enter and enjoy welcome drinks and light bites. The queue for the Planetarium in the Planetarium Lobby opens at this time.\n \n \n 6:30 PM | Planetarium & Piazza Doors Open Planetarium doors and glass-domed Piazza doors open for guest seating and exploration. (Note: Planetarium seating capacity is prioritized for VIP ticket holders\; early arrival to the queue is strongly encouraged).\n \n \n 7:00 PM 7:50 PM | Awards Ceremony Hosted inside the world's largest all-digital planetarium dome\, celebrating our top business and civic leaders.\n \n \n 7:50 PM 9:00 PM | Celebration & Networking Reception A vibrant evening reception across the museum spaces with food\, beverage\, entertainment\, and innovation.\n \n\n\nFeaturing:\n\n\n \n Gourmet Cuisine: Full stations and passed hors d'oeuvres brought to life by McCall's Catering & Events\n \n \n Craft Cocktails: Specialty cocktails and an After Dark digestif bar by The Occasion\n \n \n Beverage Pop-ups: Luxury wine and distillery tasting bars\n \n \n Innovation & Artistry: Immersive showcases from Yes SF innovators and renowned local artists celebrating creative impact\n \n\n\nA fitting tribute to the talent and impact we are honoring and a symbol of the 360-degree impact we drive across all Chamber efforts\, uniting commerce\, public policy\, sustainability\, inclusion\, and philanthropy for the greater good.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors:\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Gensler\n \n \n\n Kaiser Permanente\n \n\n Recology\n \n\n DoorDash\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n Accenture\n \n\n Amazon\n \n \n\n \n\n AT&T\n \n \n \n\n \n\n BlackRock\n \n \n \n \n\n Brookfield\n \n \n\n Cahill\n \n \n\n California Academy of Sciences\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n Clear Channel Outdoor\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Capgemini\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deloitte\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delta Dental\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fisher Phillips\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Golden Gate University\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goldenvoice\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Golden State Warriors\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Google\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n HansonBridgett\n \n \n \n\n \n\n HoK\n \n \n \n\n \n\n JP Morgan Chase & Co.\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kilroy\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Microsoft\n \n \n \n\n \n\n NBC Bay Area\n \n \n \n\n \n\n PG&E\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pier 39\n \n \n \n\n \n\n PwC\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Redwood Credit Union\n \n \n \n\n \n\n San Francisco Giants\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n San Francisco State University\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Shorestein\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Skidmore\, Owings & Merrill (SOM)\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sutter Health\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n UCSF\n \n \n \n\n \n\n University of San Francisco\n \n \n \n\n \n\n United Airlines\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Visa\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Webcor\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wells Fargo\n \n \n \n\n \n\n YMCA\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS:\n Betty Louis LP\n China Live\n David Perry & Associates\n Hollins Consulting\n Red Bay Coffee\n \n \n MEDIA PARTNERS:\n Franco Finn Productions\n San Francisco Business Times (SFBT)\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Priscilla Young at pyoung@sfchamber.com\n\nDirector of Events and Partnerships\, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout the Excellence in Business Awards\nThe Excellence in Business Awards serve as San Francisco's esteemed platform to honor and celebrate visionary entrepreneurs\, business trailblazers\, and outstanding corporate contributors from the Bay Area.\n\n\n\nOver the generations\, the Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIES) have served as the City's premier benchmark for corporate leadership\, civic Innovation and community Impact. The EBBIES have honored the organizations\, visionaries\, and changemakers shaping San Francisco's economic and cultural heartbeat. This is San Francisco's celebration and recognition of the Bay Area's visionary entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and exemplary corporate citizens. \n\n \nLearn about our 2026 Selection Process: For in-depth descriptions for each award category\, please click here -- EBBIES Eligibility & Guidelines\n\nEvent Production & Leadership\n\nVision and Direction: Priscilla Young\, Director of Events and Partnerships\n\nEvent and Program Management: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce & Leftwich Event Specialists\n\nSF Chamber's Board of Directors Executive Committee Events Subcommittee Chair: Stacy Owen X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Get your tickets today
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Nomination Submissions are currently under review\, with Finalists announced on September 19.
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Event Schedule &\; Experience

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VIP Reception

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    Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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    Location: African Hall

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    Who: Open to Sponsors\, Board Members\, Finalists\, and VIP Ticket Holders (Enjoy exclusive early entry\, welcome drinks\, and check-in ahead of general admission).

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General Admission &\; Gala

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    6:00 PM | Doors Open &\; Check-In General admission check-in begins. Guests can enter and enjoy welcome drinks and light bites. The queue for the Planetarium in the \;Planetarium Lobby opens at this time.

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    6:30 PM | Planetarium &\; Piazza Doors Open Planetarium doors and glass-domed Piazza doors open for guest seating and exploration. (Note: Planetarium seating capacity is prioritized for VIP ticket holders\; early arrival to the queue is strongly encouraged).

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    7:00 PM &ndash\; 7:50 PM | Awards Ceremony Hosted inside the world'\;s largest all-digital planetarium dome\, celebrating our top business and civic leaders.

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    7:50 PM &ndash\; 9:00 PM | Celebration &\; Networking Reception A vibrant evening reception across the museum spaces with food\, beverage\, entertainment\, and innovation.

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Featuring:

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    Gourmet Cuisine: Full stations and passed hors d'\;oeuvres brought to life by McCall'\;s Catering &\; Events

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    Craft Cocktails: Specialty cocktails and an After Dark digestif bar by The Occasion

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    Beverage Pop-ups: Luxury wine and distillery tasting bars

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    Innovation &\; Artistry: Immersive showcases from Yes SF innovators and renowned local artists celebrating creative impact

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A fitting tribute to the talent and impact we are honoring&mdash\;and a symbol of the 360-degree impact we drive across all Chamber efforts\, uniting commerce\, public policy\, sustainability\, inclusion\, and philanthropy for the greater good.

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SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS:Betty Louis LPChina LiveDavid Perry &\; AssociatesHollins ConsultingRed Bay Coffee
MEDIA PARTNERS:Franco Finn ProductionsSan Francisco Business Times (SFBT) \; \; \;
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Questions? Contact Priscilla Young at pyoung@sfchamber.com

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Director of Events and Partnerships\, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

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About the Excellence in Business Awards

\nThe Excellence in Business Awards serve as San Francisco'\;s esteemed platform to honor and celebrate visionary entrepreneurs\, business trailblazers\, and outstanding corporate contributors from the Bay Area.
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\nOver the generations\, the Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIES) have served as the City'\;s premier benchmark for corporate leadership\, civic Innovation and community Impact. The EBBIES have honored the organizations\, visionaries\, and changemakers shaping San Francisco&rsquo\;s economic and cultural heartbeat. \;This is San Francisco'\;s celebration and recognition of the Bay Area'\;s visionary entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and exemplary corporate citizens. \;
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Learn about our 2026 Selection Process: \; \;For in-depth descriptions for each award category\, please click here -->\;>\;EBBIES Eligibility &\; Guidelines

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Event Production &\; Leadership

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Vision and Direction: Priscilla Young\, Director of Events and Partnerships
\nEvent and Program Management: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce &\; Leftwich Event Specialists
\nSF Chamber'\;s Board of Directors Executive Committee Events Subcommittee Chair: Stacy Owen

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\n LOCATION:The California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Drive San Francisco\, CA 94118 UID:e.2439.12916 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260912T033057Z URL:https://business.sfchamber.com/events/details/2026-excellence-in-business-awards-panoramic-progress-12916 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR