At the heart of AIA Columbus programs and initiatives are our valued sponsors—partners who help us advance architecture and design through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
Sponsorship is more than just visibility—it’s about building lasting relationships with the region’s leading architects, designers, and allied professionals. As a sponsor, you’ll align your brand with innovation, leadership, and the future of the built environment.
AIA Columbus Title Sponsor
Price | $5000
The title sponsorship package is designed to give a company maximum exposure and value throughout the year. Companies are recognized at all cornerstone events and the design lecture series, plus the ability to select programs and events that best meet their needs.
Package Benefits
- Company can select up to two sponsorships, such as Oasis sponsor, committee sponsor, or awards sponsor.
- Company is recognized on signage at all major AIA Columbus events throughout the year as a Title Sponsor.
- The company logo with a link back to company website will appear at the side of all emails going to 2,500 AIA members and non-members. Emails are distributed 6-8 times a month.
- The company logo will be a clickable link to the company website from the Home Page of the AIA Columbus website.
- One complimentary Sponsor Spotlight email per year. Company marketing team will write the copy, and AIA Columbus will be responsible for transmission.
- Complimentary Allied Membership for a company employee. The Allied Membership allows a company representative to attend all AIA Columbus events at member rates throughout the year.
- The company will be provided the opportunity to present one Continuing Education program to AIA Columbus members provided the program has not previously been presented in the last 2 years.
- All Title Sponsors will be identified as such and receive prominent placement in the Year In Review
- All Title Sponsors will be identified as such and receive prominent placement on the Sponsor banner displayed at the Center for Architecture and Design.
- Special invitation to a Sponsor Reception with Board members, Past AIA Columbus Presidents, and firm leaders.
AIA Columbus Cornerstone Events
Price | $1000 - $1500
This is a great way to meet architects and design professionals in a fun and casual environment. The AIA Columbus Cornerstone Events are the hallmark gatherings that define our chapter’s calendar year. These premier programs unite architects, designers, engineers, and industry partners to celebrate design excellence, leadership, and innovation across Central Ohio.
AIA Columbus Architecture Awards | $1250
As one of the most prestigious awards an architect can win in the Columbus design community, AIA Columbus goes to great lengths to make the awards as celebrated as possible. Juried by a distinguished panel and announced at an outstanding reception location.
Audience: Architects, designers, firm owners, clients, project managers, industry leaders, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 200
Points of Exposure: Logo in awards booklet, electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, AIA Columbus website, social media, awards exhibit at the Center for Architecture and Design, and four (4) tickets to event
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
AIA Columbus Golf Outing | $1500
This is a great way to meet architects and design professionals in a fun and casual environment. The AIA Columbus Golf Outing raises funds for the Knowlton School of Architecture scholarship program, AIAS, and the ARCHway program. September 14, 2026, at the Columbus Country Club
Audience: Architects, designers, construction leaders, firm owners, project managers, industry leaders, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 144
Points of Exposure: On-the-course table and chair, logo on electronic communications, and on-site verbal/print/digital recognition
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
Benefits: On-the-course table and chair at specific hole; logo on hole sign at the oasis station; logo on website site linked to company home page; company name listed on golfer map
Design Lecture Series | $1000
Our monthly lectures are always well-attended. The lectures starts with a lunch or reception and then a stimulating lecture that features both local and out-of-town talent.
Audience: Architects, designers, firm leaders, project managers, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 50+ (online and in-person)
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, logo on AIA Columbus website, speak for 1-2 minutes
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
AIA Columbus Committees
Price | $1000 per Committee
AIA Columbus Committees are the driving force behind our chapter—where members connect, collaborate, and lead initiatives that shape the future of architecture and design in Central Ohio. Each committee focuses on a vital area of practice and community impact, offering sponsors a chance to align their brand with topics that matter most to today’s design leaders—such as sustainability, technology, equity, design excellence, and emerging professionals.
Academy of Architecture in Healthcare (AAH)
The “Healthcare Committee” meets every other month at 7:30 am (virtual). They usually have 20-30 healthcare architects attend. They also plan two to three healthcare facility tours per year. This is one of our most active committees.
Audience: Architects, designers, consultants, industry leaders, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 30 per event (virtual), including at least 2 tours
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, logo on AIA Columbus website.
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
Committee on Design (CoD)
The Committee on Design plans the architecture awards, AIA Columbus’ biggest event of the year. They select the jury and the criteria for the awards. They also tour award winning and unique projects in town. They plan at least 5 events per year.
Audience: Architects, designers, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 20 per tour (4-5 tours a year, in-person)
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, and logo on AIA Columbus website.
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
Committee on the Environment (COTE)
COTE plans two to three events per year. They continue to focus on sustainability, the Columbus Climate Action Plan, and the 2030 Commitment.
Audience: Architects, designers, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 20 per event (most events are virtual)
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, logo on AIA Columbus website.
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN)
New in 2023, the Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) aims to elevate custom residential design, raise awareness of the value of residential architects, provide thought leadership, offer education, and foster community. They have monthly meetups, plan tours, and host panel discussions.
Audience: Architects, designers, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 20 per event (4-6 events per year)
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, logo on AIA Columbus website.
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
Diversity by Design Committee (DxD)
The Diversity by Design Committee (DxD) is a collective leadership group advocating difference towards authentic design solutions. They provide support and pipeline development to enhance equity within the profession of architecture. This includes encouraging and celebrating the contributions of those who bring diverse experiences, views, and needs into the design process. This includes the LGBTQIA+ Alliance and Women in Architecture.
Audience: Architects, designers, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 20 per event (2-3 events per year)
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, logo on AIA Columbus website.
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
Early Professionals Committee (EP) + Mastering the Business of Architecture (MBA)
The EP and MBA Committees are very active. It is a great way for young professionals to network, engage in community, and build their career. They have a mix of virtual meetings, in-person tours, happy hours, and the ARCHway program hosted bi-annually.
Audience: Architects, designers, early professionals
Anticipated Attendance: 10-20 per event (virtual and in-person)
Points of Exposure: Logo on electronic communications, on-site verbal/print/digital recognition, logo on AIA Columbus website.
Distribution: 2,500+ emails, 2,500 social media touch points, on-site recognition
AIA Columbus Allied Members
Price | $500
An Allied Membership with AIA Columbus is designed to help companies promote their products and services to architects and other building-industry professionals. By becoming involved with AIA Columbus, you can connect and network with architects and other design professionals and build and strengthen communication among all members of the industry.
An Allied Membership is an annual membership, January to December, at a rate of $500 per year and is treated as an individual membership entitling one corporate person to the benefits detailed. The membership is transferable within the corporation.
Package Benefits
- Opportunity to represent at least one continuing education course to members.
- Exposure to hundreds of architects allowing for a high level of visibility with firm owners, principals, and young professionals.
- Exposure to allied design professionals including urban planners and those from academic institutions and industry associations.
- Exposure to building-industry professionals including contractors and developers.
- Member prices for corporate representative to attend all AIA Columbus events and programs.
- Access to Design Matters, the Chapter e-newsletter, and email blasts to keep you informed about all AIA Columbus activities.
- Corporate recognition as an Allied Member on every Design Matters newsletter (every two weeks) and on our website.
- Participation for corporate representative to serve on a committee.
- Designation as “AIA Columbus Allied Member”.