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2026 BAC Alumni and Friends Awards


BAC Alumni and Friends Awards.

Date

April 08, 2026

Time

7:30 p.m.

Location

Cascieri Hall

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events   Award  

As part of this year’s Hive Week, we invite you to join us for the BAC Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony, a tradition that has been celebrated for over two decades. Presented by the BAC Alumni Advisory Council, this special event honors distinguished alumni and friends for their achievements in the design community.

Before the ceremony, we warmly invite you to attend the 2026 Celebrating our Champions Reception, where we will express our heartfelt thanks to our supporters, fundholders, partners, and volunteers —who form the foundation of our thriving community.

Evening Schedule
5:30PM | Celebrating our Champions Reception*
6:30PM | Hive Week Keynote Speaker
7:30PM | 2025 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony

*Light food and refreshments will be provided

Date

April 08, 2026

Time

7:30 p.m.

Location

Cascieri Hall

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events   Award  

2026 Hive Week Events

We hope you can join us April 8-10, 2026, for the BAC’s Hive Week where community members worldwide come together for these flagship events, offering a unique opportunity for learning, inspiration, and celebration.

April 8

BAC Talks 2026: Day I – The BAC is hosting a two-day alumni-focused symposium bringing the design community together for in-depth discussions on relevant topics. With this year’s theme, ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation by Design’, we will be featuring a variety of keynotes, panel discussions, and intimate conversations. (April 8 is virtually only.)
Celebrating Our Champions – All BAC supporters, fundholders, partners, and volunteers are invited to join a reception in gratitude of your partnership, while showcasing our incredible students and future designers.
2026 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony – Our community is invited to an annual celebration honoring distinguished alumni and friends for their achievements in the design community.

April 9

Community Lunch with President Daas – Gather for conversation and connection before the start of our second day of BAC Talks. Afterward, President Dass will deliver a special Presidential Address exploring the 2026 theme, ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation by Design’.
BAC Talks 2026: Day IIThe BAC is hosting a two-day alumni-focused symposium bringing the design community together for in-depth discussions on relevant topics. With this year’s theme, ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation by Design”, we will be featuring a variety of keynotes, panel discussions, and intimate conversations.  (April 9 is in-person at the BAC and virtually.)
Hive Week Happy Hour – Celebrate the close of Hive Week with its focus on learning, listening, engaging, and forging new connections!

April 10

Alumni Firm/Project Tours for Students – On April 10, alumni and partners who work or own firms in Boston are invited to host firm tours for our students for an opportunity for continued learning and networking. Stay tuned for more information!

2026 Hive Week Sponsor

2026 Hive Week Associate Sponsor: Consigli Est. 1995 (logo).

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring Hive Week, which includes BAC Talks 2026? Varying levels of sponsorship opportunities are now available! Learn more about how your firm can gain recognition through event promotion while supporting the BAC.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
FRIEND - $500
ASSOCIATE - $1,000
PRINCIPAL - $2,500
PARTNER - $5,000