November 13, 2025
Seattle Sheraton Hotel
5:30 PM | Reception
6:00 PM | Awards Banquet
The UW Impact Awards recognize business, civic, and student leaders who support and are committed to the Consulting & Business Development Center’s work to share insights that create futures for students, businesses and employees across Washington. This event draws more than 500 leaders in Washington’s corporate community, small business owners, civic leaders and the University of Washington.
Platinum Event Partners donation ensures support to the CBDC’s programming. Premium benefits include featured video at the event, a named table of ten, logo and podium recognition at the event, in the event program and in associated marketing that
reaches an audience of approximately 425,000.
Award Partner (2-Year $25,000/year commitment)
Partners have the opportunity to acquire naming rights for individual awards by making a two-year, $25,000/year commitment. Premium benefits include an award presenter designate, a named table of ten, logo and podium recognition at the event, in the event program and in associated marketing that reaches an audience of approximately 425,000.
Gold Event Partner ($15,000)
Gold Event Partners donation ensures support to the CBDC’s programming. Premium benefits include a named table of ten, logo and podium recognition at the event, in the event program and in associated marketing that reaches an audience of approximately 425,000.
Silver Event Partner ($10,000)
Silver Event Partners donation ensures support to the CBDC’s programming. Premium benefits include a named table of ten, logo recognition at the event, in the event program and in associated marketing that reaches an audience of approximately 400,000.
Bronze Event Partner ($5,000)
Bronze Event Partners donation ensures support to the CBDC’s programming. Premium benefits include a named table of ten, logo recognition at the event, in the event program and in associated marketing that reaches an audience of approximately 385,000.
This award is presented to a Foster School alum whose investment of talent and treasure has significantly advanced the Center’s mission
The William D. Bradford Business of the Year Award – Muckleshoot Casino Resort
This award recognizes an outstanding business that has demonstrated leadership through its revenue growth, management quality and investments in efforts to grow other businesses owned by people of color.
Client of the Year Award – RLA Engineering
This award is presented to a business client that has best utilized the Center’s programs to grow jobs and revenues.
Corporate Partner of the Year Award – T-Mobile
This award recognizes a corporation whose investment of talent and treasure has significantly advance the Consulting and Business Development Center’s mission
Board Fellow of the Year Award, Sponsored by Harborstone Credit Union – Chris Garcia
This award is presented to an MBA student who has demonstrated exceptional skills, leadership ability, and commitment to inclusion and diversity through work with the Center.