# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of networking and recognition for the impactful work accomplished by industry and government!About this EventThis event will showcase projects our membership and partners are delivering for the various communities we serve. In addition, we will be presenting awards for the best submissions in five distinct categories: Collaboration, Innovation, Complexity, Environmental Stewardship, and People's Choice.For People's Choice, project posters will be available for viewing and judging by all event attendees. Judging will be open during the social hour leading up to dinner. Votes will be counted during dinner and the award will be issued alongside the other categories later in the evening.The project submission period is open starting August 7th and will close September 25th. All submissions should be sent to the following email address: poe2026submissions@gmail.com.When: Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6PM to 9PMWhere: Salty's on Alki BeachAttire: Semi-FormalFood: Hors d'oueurves | Plated dinner (Roasted Chicken, Top Sirloin, or Stuffed Portobella Mushroom) | 2x drink tickets per person (one alcoholic, one non-alcoholic)Program:6:00 - Registration / Cocktail Hour / People's Choice Voting6:50 - Dinner Service7:00 - Welcome Address / Keynote Speaker7:50 - Sponsor Presentation8:00 - Intermission / People's Choice Voting8:20 - Awards Presentation / Raffle9:00 - AdjournParking:Private Lot - Free parking is available on-site at Salty's on Alki Beach.Street Parking - Additional free and timed spaces can be found along Harbor Avenue SW if the main lot is full.Alternative Transit - The King County Water Taxi from downtown Seattle (Pier 50) to Seacrest Park, which is just a short 5-minute walk from the restaurant.Tickets (Early Bird through September 18th):Non-Member - $200 (Early Bird $175)SAME Member/Guest - $150 (Early Bird $125)Government / Retired / Young Professional (39 and under) - $50For planning purposes, ticket sales close end of day October 9th.Please consider sponsoring the event - our supporters are the ones who help make this happen! Options include:Platinum Sponsorship - $2,000 (two available)Three complimentary ticketsSeating at front center tableCompany logo on promotional material prior to event and on slide at eventCompany shoutout during eventFive-minute presentation during eventGold Sponsorship - $1,500 (four available)Two complimentary ticketsSeating at front side tableCompany logo on promotional material prior to event and on slide at eventCompany shoutout during eventSilver Sponsorship - $900 (six available)One complimentary ticketCompany logo on promotional material prior to event and on slide at eventCompany shoutout during eventBar Sponsorship - $1,500 (two available)Three complimentary ticketsCompany logo on promotional material prior to event and on signage at eventAttendee list will be shared with attendees after the event, including name, title and company (no contact information).Refund Policy:Starting October 9th, no refunds will be issued. If you request a refund prior to then, the refund will be issued in full minus Eventbrite fees.For questions, please contact the event chair Jason Hu at jason.hu@hdrinc.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c468f830-a836-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c4779e30-a836-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c4886710-a836-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c4992ff0-a836-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c4a93580-a836-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4b877c0-a836-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/2026-same-projects-of-excellence/100001995954751391 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Salty's on Alki Beach - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 2000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Salty's on Alki Beach - **lat**: 47.5865452 - **long**: -122.3764401 - **full address**: Salty's on Alki Beach, 1936 Harbor Avenue Southwest, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5de1c83b67dfc194dd44f533b1b758ac6b0ff70add9107d5a5bf07b9847b9f34-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787850127 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence being held? - **A:** 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Salty's on Alki Beach, 1936 Harbor Avenue Southwest, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence? - **A:** 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence is organized by SAME Seattle and Mt Tacoma Posts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 SAME Projects of Excellence is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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