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SUMMARY:2025 OMSDC Annual Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, November 21\, 2025 (Evening program + After Party)\nVenue: Hilton Cleveland Downtown (capacity ~500)\nHost: Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC) \nBuy Tickets Nominate for Awards Become a Sponsor What to Wear \n  \n\n\nWhy Attend\nThis year’s Gala is more than a celebration—it’s a statement. Supplier diversity remains a proven engine for growth and resilience. When buyers\, MBEs\, community leaders\, and policymakers gather in one room\, opportunity follows. We’re expanding the tent to 500+ attendees to recognize excellence\, build new relationships\, and advance inclusive economic growth across Ohio. Be in the room were connections and decisions will happen with Ohio’s top business executives\, community leaders\, policy makers\, and others. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nReception & Networking with Ohio’s top decision-makers and executives\, including corporate buyers\, MBEs\, and civic leaders\nAwards Ceremony honoring outstanding corporations\, MBEs\, and community partners\nAfter Party—music\, photos\, and connections that carry into Monday\nDress Code: Formal / Black-Tie Optional or Upscale Wonderland-Inspired Costume (masks optional). Think elegance first\, whimsy second. See our What to Wear Guide.\n\nhttps://ohiomsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-OMSDC-Gala-what-are-you-wearing.mp4\n\n\nAward Categories\nCorporate Awards\n\nCorporation of the Year (by sales class)\nBuyer of the Year\nAdvocate of the Year\n\nMBE Awards\n\nSupplier of the Year (Class I–IV)\nEmerging Business of the Year\nLegacy Business of the Year\n\nNew in 2025 — Community Awards\n\nCommunity Impact Award\nPolicy & Advocacy Award\nYouth Entrepreneurship Award\n\n  \nEligibility: Nominations welcome from OMSDC members\, certified MBEs\, community partners\, chambers\, and allied organizations. Self-nominations allowed.\nDeadline for Community Partner Awards: Friday\, October 17\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.\nSubmit a Nomination \n  \n\n\nProgram Timing (subject to final run-of-show)\n\n5:30 p.m. | Registration & Reception\n6:45 p.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks\n7:00 p.m. | Dinner & Awards Program\n9:15 p.m. | After Party\n10:45 p.m. | Closing\n\n  \n\nTickets & Tables\nGeneral Admission (Corporate/Community): $450\nOMSDC Corporate Partner: $400\nMBE (OMSDC Certified): $200\nMBE (Unaffiliated): $250\nCorporate Table (10 seats): $3\,600 \n  \n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\nTitle Sponsor — $15\,000 (“Presented by\,” brief welcome remarks\, top placement)\nAward Sponsor — $10\,000\nAfter Party Sponsor — $7\,500\nReception Sponsor — $5\,000\nRed Carpet Sponsor — $3\,500\nMBE-Only Market Sponsor — $1\,000\n\nProgram ads (print): $250 full page • $175 half (horizontal) \nTo reserve a sponsorship package\, and ad\, or to customize benefits: Become a Sponsor or email anagel@ohiomsdc.org. \n  \n\n  \nWe are excited to share that the Hilton Cleveland Downtown is the official hotel and host site for the 2025 OMSDC Annual Awards Gala. Our reserved room block ensures guests can stay steps away from all the Gala festivities while enjoying the convenience of being in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The Hilton is connected to the Huntington Convention Center and just a short walk from restaurants\, attractions\, and entertainment. \n\nFor those driving in\, parking is available at 1141 West 3rd Street\, Cleveland\, OH 44114. Hotel guests have reserved spots on the second level of the garage when available; otherwise\, parking is available in any unmarked space. Standard parking fees apply. \nOMSDC has secured a block of rooms at Hilton Cleveland Downtown for Gala guests. Please use the reservation link below to secure your room at the special group rate of $234 per night. \n\nHow Do I Book My Room at Hilton Cleveland Downtown?\nClick the link below to visit the booking page online\, or you can book by phone at (216) 413-5000. Be sure to mention OMSDC to receive your special rate. \n\nClick Here To Book Your Room\n\n  \nOMSDC has secured a block of rooms at Hilton Cleveland Downtown for the night of Friday\, November 21. Please use the information below to secure your room at a special rate. Reservations must be made by October 21\, 2025 to guarantee the discounted rate. \n\nWhat is the address?\nHilton Cleveland Downtown\n100 Lakeside Avenue East\nCleveland\, OH 44114 \n\nCheck-in: 4:00 PMCheck-out: 11:00 AM
URL:https://ohiomsdc.org/event/2025-omsdc-annual-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Hilton Cleveland Downtown\, 100 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Awards Gala
ORGANIZER;CN="OMSDC":MAILTO:anagal@ohiomsdc.org
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