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2026 Celebrating Our Champions


Celebrating our Champions.

Date

April 08, 2026

Time

5:30 p.m.

Location

McCormick Gallery

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events   Hive Week Homecoming  

Please join us for the Celebrating Our Champions Reception, scheduled immediately before the Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony. Help us honor the BAC’s most loyal supporters—our dedicated donors, partners, and volunteers—who form the foundation of our college’s thriving community.

As the first event of this year's Hive Week,  BAC Alum Taniya Nayak kicks off the week as the 2026 Hive Week Keynote Speaker!

Join us in the McCormick Gallery for an evening of great company and light refreshments. We look forward to expressing our heartfelt thanks, and we hope you’ll stay for the 2026 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony immediately following the Keynote.

Evening Schedule
5:30PM | Celebrating our Champions Reception*
645:PM | 2026 Hive Week Keynote Speaker: Taniya Nayak, MSIA'03
7:30PM | 2026 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony

*Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Date

April 08, 2026

Time

5:30 p.m.

Location

McCormick Gallery

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events   Hive Week Homecoming  

BAC alum, Taniya Nayak, Principal, Taniya Nayak Design and Television Host. Photo Courtesy of Taniya Nayak Design.
BAC alumna, Taniya Nayak, Principal, Taniya Nayak Design and Television Host. Photo Courtesy of Taniya Nayak Design.

2026 Hive Week Keynote Speaker: Taniya Nayak

Join us the evening of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, following the Celebrating Our Champions reception, to hear BAC Alumna Taniya Nayak featured as the 2026 Hive Week Keynote. Please stay after to celebrate this year's 2026 Alumni and Friends Award winners. Taniya will join President Mahesh Daas for a candid fireside chat reflecting on her professional journey as an entrepreneur, creative process, and perspective on the future of design. The conversation will open to audience questions, creating an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and connection.

As an internationally recognized interior designer and television personality, Taniya Nayak has built a remarkable career that has been shaped by the same creativity, determination, and hands-on learning that define the BAC experience. From residential and hospitality design to her national television work, Taniya continues to make her mark on the industry in inspiring ways.

Stay and Join the 2026 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony

BAC Alumni and Friends AwardsStay for the 2026 Alumni and Friends Awards, a tradition that has been celebrated for over two decades. This distinctive event honors individuals whose outstanding achievements, service, and dedication have brought pride to their communities, professions, and the BAC.

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

12:00-4:00 PM| 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.)
5:30 PM | 2026 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.
6:45 PM | 2026 Hive Week Keynote Speaker: Taniya Nayak, MSIA'03 – Internationally recognized designer and television personality Taniya Nayak, Principal of Taniya Nayak Design and a proud BAC alumna, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for 2026 Hive Week.
7:30 PM | 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

11:30 AM | Presidential Luncheon with Mahesh Daas – Gather for conversation and connection before the start of our second day of BAC Talks. Afterward, President Dass will deliver a presentation titled An Inconvenient Education.
1:00-5:00 PM| 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.)
5:30PM| 2026 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 Sponsors

2026 Hive Week Sponsors logos. Partner: The Shafran Haimes Foundation. Principal: Century 21 Cityside. Associate: Consigli Construction. Friend: isgenuity.

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