2026 Impact Awards

TBBCA created the IMPACT AWARDS in 1989 to recognize and encourage businesses, organizations, and individuals who best exemplify leadership, philanthropy, creative partnerships, and programs supporting arts, arts education, and culture in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

Save the Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location: Armature Works-1910 N Ola Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

This special evening will shine a spotlight on the visionaries, advocates, and organizations whose passion and leadership continue to elevate the arts across the Tampa Bay region. Together, we will celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and cultural impact that make our community a vibrant hub for artistic expression.

For 2026, we are honored to recognize:

Darryl Shaw, Patron of the Arts
Ya La’Ford, Artist IMPACT Award
Tempus Projects, Arts Organization IMPACT Award

As we look ahead to this extraordinary evening, we invite you to take a leadership role by becoming an IMPACT Awards Partner Sponsor.While ticket and table pricing will be announced soon, partners can step forward today. Partner Sponsors receive:

A reserved table at the IMPACT Awards
Early recognition as a champion of arts and culture
Visible alignment with the leaders and organizations shaping Tampa Bay’s creative future

Partnership is not simply about attending an event. It is about standing for what makes our region thrive.

Become a pARTner

View Past Winners

Sponsorship Levels

For tickets and sponsorship information or help completing your sponsorship online: executivedirector@tbbca.org

- Corporate Recognition: Company name/logo and recognition on signage and event collateral on all TBBCA events and programs throughout the year.
- Recognized as a CHASS scholarship supporter.
- Full-page color premium placement advertisement in the Impact Awards and CHASS program.
- Social media and press release coverage highlighting sponsorship and corporate leadership.
- Name and logo recognition in promotional materials, event collateral, e-news and website.
- Customized social media posts highlighting your company’s leadership, products or general information (35 words or less) and link to yoursite.
- Featured posts highlighting your support of the arts on social media.
- Two (2) premier VIP tables of ten (10) at Impact Awards and CHASS Awards. Early VIP guests access to IMPACT Awardees before event.
- CEO/Managing Partner will be recognized at the event and given the opportunity to speak at the IMPACT Awards.
- Platinum Partners are honored with a bespoke art piece commissioned by the IMPACT Award’s featured artist.
- Corporate Recognition: Company name/logo and recognition on signage and event collateral on all TBBCA events and programs throughout the year.
- Recognized as a CHASS scholarship supporter.
- Full-page premium placement advertisement in the Impact Awards and CHASS program.
- Social media and press release coverage highlighting sponsorship and corporate leadership.
- Name and logo recognition in promotional materials, event collateral, e-news and website.
- Customized social media posts highlighting your company’s leadership, products or general information (35 words or less) and link to your site.
- Featured posts highlighting your support of the arts on social media.
- One (1) premier VIP table of ten (10) at Impact Awards and CHASS Awards.
- Early VIP guests access to IMPACT Awardees before event. Gold Partners will receive a custom art piece created by the IMPACT Award’s featured artist.
- Company name/logo and recognition on signage and event collateral on all TBBCA events and programs throughout the year.
- Media/Marketing Benefits: Full-page placement advertisement in the Impact Awards and CHASS program. Social media and press release coverage highlighting sponsorship.
- Name and logo recognition in promotional materials, event collateral, e-news and website. Featured posts highlighting your support of the arts on social media.
- One (1) table of ten (10) at Impact and CHASS Awards (table sponsor recognition).