Event Schedule & Experience

VIP Reception

• Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

• Location: African Hall

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

General Admission & Gala

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

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

Featuring:

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

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

• Beverage Pop-ups: Luxury wine from Silverado Vineyards and Foley Family Wines, champagne from Laurent Perrier, and distillery tasting bars from Frey Ranch

• Innovation Showcase: Immersive showcases from Yes SF innovators, other sustainable, and tech innovators. ​

• Floral Arrangements: Luxurious flower arrangements by Prado Flowers

A 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.
 

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​Congratulations to our Finalists:

Excellence in Business Award, presented by Thatch
Non-Profit of the Year Award, presented by Kaiser Permanente
Sustainability of the Year Award, presented by Recology
Small Business of the Year Award, presented by DoorDash
Public Servant of the Year Award, presented by Gap Inc.	The winner will be revealed at the event.
Community Champion of the Year Award, presented by Five Star Bank

 

​Yes SF Innovators & Showcase

Bioforcetech and OurCarbon	Habitat Horticulture	ChargeLink
Supernatural, PBC	Coastal Quest	NewTechWood

                                               

Presenting Award Sponsors:

DoorDash	Five Star Bank	Gap Inc.	Gensler
Kaiser Permanente	Recology	Thatch

 

Bronze Sponsors:

 

Accenture	Alaska Airlines	Amazon	AT&T
Brookfield	Cahill Contractors	California Academy of Sciences	Capgemini
Clear Channel Outdoor	Comcast	Deloitte	Delta Dental
Fisher Phillips	Goldenvoice	Google	Hanson Bridgett
HOK	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	Kilroy	Microsoft
NBC Bay Area	PG&E	Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP	Pier 39
PwC	Redwood Credit Union	San Francisco Giants	San Francisco State University
SD Mayer	Shorestein	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)	Sutter Health
UCSF	University of San Francisco	United Airlines	Visa
Webcor	YMCA	Zoox

Supporting Sponsors: Porsche | NewTechWood
Small Business Partners: Betty Louie LP II | China Live | Century Urban | David Perry & Associates | Hollins Consulting | Red Bay Coffee 
Media Partners: Franco Finn Productions | San Francisco Business Times (SFBT)

The 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.

Over 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. 
 

Learn about our 2026 Selection Process:  For in-depth descriptions for each award category, please click here -->>EBBIES Eligibility & Guidelines

Event Production & Leadership

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