Upcoming Events
Next up is the 155th Annual Banquet & Awards Gala. Rates, sponsorship tiers and payment terms are set out further down this page.
155th BADC Annual Awards Banquet & Gala
BADC's signature black-tie gala, with a cocktail reception, dinner, and the presentation of the Judicial Honoree of the Year, Lawyer of the Year, Hon. Annice M. Wagner Pioneer Award, and Young Lawyer of the Year awards.
- Online: register on Eventbrite.
- By form: complete the registration and sponsorship form (PDF) and email it to staff@badc.org.
Registration, Sponsorship and Payment
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:00–11:00 PM, at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street NW. Registration is open to members and non-members, on Eventbrite or by returning the registration and sponsorship form.
Registration
- Judge, government or nonprofit lawyer$175
- BADC member$275
- Non-member$325
- Non-sponsored table of 10$3,250
A non-sponsored table seats 10 and carries no sponsor recognition. Register on Eventbrite, or by returning the registration and sponsorship form to staff@badc.org. Eventbrite fees apply to online purchases. Students: email staff@badc.org for a discount code before you register.
Register on EventbriteSponsorship
Three gala sponsorship tiers. The registration and sponsorship form sets out the full terms.
- Champion, full gala table$5,000
- Changemaker, half gala table$3,500
- Proud Advocate, individual seats$1,200
Champion: eight seats at a prominently placed sponsor table and a full-page ad in the gala program. Changemaker: four seats at a sponsored table and a half-page ad. Proud Advocate: two seats at a sponsored table and a quarter-page ad.
Every sponsorship includes your firm name in the program, on the BADC website, on all related materials and in all related publicity.
Deadlines. Gala sponsors: send your ad to staff@badc.org by Friday, November 13, 2026, and your logo and attendee names by Monday, November 23, 2026.
Registration & sponsorship form (PDF)Payment
- Checks are payable to the Foundation of the Bar Association of DC (F-BADC) and mailed to BADC headquarters, 1016 16th St NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036.
- Invoices are available on request.
- Credit card payments carry a 3.5% processing fee.
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Annual Gala & Awards Banquet
BADC's black-tie gala at a premier DC venue, with a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and the presentation of the year's award honorees. In 2026: Saturday, December 5, 6:00–11:00 PM.
Past Events
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