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2026 Silver SPUR Awards

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About

Thank you for attending the 2026 Silver SPUR Awards!

The Bay Area’s most prominent civic event brings together elected officials and business, civic, and philanthropic leaders to celebrate four exceptional individuals and their contributions to our region and communities.

 

Watch our videos to learn more about this year's honorees


 

bios of David A. Friedman, Connie Martinez, William A. Witte and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi

2026 Honorees

David A. Friedman
Emeritus CEO & Chair, Forell | Elsesser Engineers Inc.
Visionary seismic engineer and devoted civic and philanthropic leader, dedicated to a more structurally and socially resilient Bay Area

 

 

Connie Martinez
Former CEO, SVCreates
Arts advocate and civic catalyst; committed to cultural equity, creative placemaking, and expanding access to arts across Silicon Valley

 

 

William A. Witte
Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Related California
Affordable housing visionary; a public and private career built on the belief that everyone deserves a place to call home

 

 

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Historic trailblazer and fearless public servant; architect of transformative national policy and lifelong champion of San Francisco

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Sponsor benefits

Sponsorship Details

Pledge Your Support!

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jenny Slattery, Director of Development at [email protected]

SPUR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Sponsorship of this event is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. SPUR’s tax ID is 94-1498232.

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Past Honorees

list of past honorees

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Thank you for your support of SPUR and your understanding that costs accrue on a per-guest basis before an event takes place.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.