About this Event
Wed., January 28, 2026
30th Annual SAME DC Post & Military Service Branch Awards
6 pm - 10 pm EST
National Press Club | Washington, DC
Join the Society of American Military Engineers Washington DC Post for an evening that brings together military leaders, government professionals, and the A/E/C industry to celebrate excellence, service, and impact.
Program Highlights
- Recognize outstanding individual members and sustaining firms who have advanced SAME, the DC Post, and the A/E/C profession
- Honor uniformed service members through the Military Service Branch Awards
- Connect with peers across government, military, and industry in a setting you will not experience anywhere else
- Celebrate the introduction of the 2026 SAME DC Post Board of Directors
The Evening Experience
- Cocktail reception followed by a seated dinner program
- Meaningful recognition of leadership, achievement, and service
- High-value networking with decision-makers and industry leaders
- The first in-person SAME DC Post signature event of the new year
Set against the historic backdrop of the National Press Club, this milestone 30th Annual Awards Program is a chance to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments across our community, and start 2026 together.
Learn more about the SAME DC Post Awards Program:
https://www.same.org/event/same-dc-post-jan-28-2026-30th-annual-post-awards-military-branch-service-awards
AGENDA
The National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20045
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5:30 pm - Registration Check-in Desk opens (pick up name badge / seat assignment)
6:00 pm - Cocktail Hour Networking Reception | Holeman Lounge
7:00 pm - Seated Dinner | Ballroom
7:30 pm - DC Post & Military Branch Service Awards Program, SAME National Presentation, New SAME DC Post Board Installation
10:00 pm - Event Concludes
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Featured SAME Speakers & Guests
- Head of Ceremonies - Ms. Sally Clark (Procon Consulting
- LCDR Aaron Kulp (NAVFAC) - DC Post Outgoing President
- Ms. Bree Beal (KCCT) - DC Post Incoming President
- Ms. Sharon Krock (Schnabel Engineering) - SAME National Past President
Military Branch Service Awards Presentations (invited Branches)*
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army / USACE
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Navy / NAVFAC
- U.S. Marines
- U.S. Public Health Service
- U.S. Space Force
* all presenters are subject to change, depending on availability
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
All individual tickets include:
- Admission to the National Press Club
- Two (2) drink tickets for use during the cocktail reception and dinner; Event bar will also accept cash throughout the evening; Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary during the event
- Hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail reception
- Three-course seated dinner, including dessert and coffee bar
- Commemorative Printed Program
- Access and use of watermarked professional photos after the event
$175 | SAME Members (any Post)
$125 | Active Military or Civilian Government
$200 | Non-Member
$250 | Walk-in / Late Registration Rate (starts at noon on Friday, January 23)
Not a SAME member? Join the SAME DC Post and save on your ticket purchase.
DISCOUNTED GROUP TICKETS
Non-refundable. Available until Monday, January 19 at noon EST.
$700 | Half Table (5 Seats)
- Includes five tickets seated together at the same table
$1,400 | Full Table (10 Seats)
- Includes ten tickets seated together at the same table
Important Group Ticket Notes
- The purchaser will receive a unique promo code to register each attendee
- All group ticket holders must be registered no later than Friday, January 23 at noon EST
- Unassigned tickets after this deadline will be forfeited
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Non-refundable. Available until Monday, January 19 at noon EST.
Sponsorship offers premium visibility and reserved seating at this signature SAME DC Post event.
Key Sponsorship Details
- All sponsorship ticket holders must be registered no later than Friday, January 23 at noon EST
- Sponsorship and group seating is reserved and assigned by sponsorship type
- Tables are typically located toward the front, center, or with the respective Military Service Branch
- Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-reserved basis
- Sponsorship and group ticket purchases are non-refundable, as benefits begin immediately
Send your logo to Bree Beal at as soon as possible to activate sponsorship benefits
All ticket holders must be registered by Friday, January 23 at noon EST or will be required to purchase a late or walk-in ticket to attend
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$5,000 | Full Event Sponsorship (1 available)
- Ten (10) tickets with full table seating
- Signage at cocktail hour and bar in the Holeman Lounge
- Recognition in printed program, verbal remarks, and social media
- Logo watermark on all published event photos
- Drink tickets printed with sponsor logo
- Recognition on event name badge
$2,500 | Cocktail Hour & Bar Sponsorship (1 available)
- Five (5) tickets with half-table seating
- Signage at cocktail hour and bar in the Holeman Lounge
- Recognition in printed program, verbal remarks, and social media
- Drink tickets printed with sponsor logo
- Recognition on event name badge
$2,000 | Military Service Branch Sponsorship (per confirmed branch)
- Four (4) tickets seated with selected Military Service Branch presenters and awardees
- Signage at reserved table
- Recognition in printed program, verbal remarks, and social media
- Recognition on event name badge
$750 | Dessert & Coffee Bar Sponsorship (unlimited)
- Two (2) tickets seated together
- Signage at dessert and coffee station
- Recognition in printed program, verbal remarks, and social media
- Recognition on event name badge
MENU AND DINING EXPERIENCE
Begin the evening with a Welcome Reception and Cocktail Hour in the Holeman Lounge.
- Each guest receives two drink tickets at check-in
- Cash bar available throughout the evening
- Non-alcoholic beverages included with dinner service
Three-Course Seated Dinner
Includes entrée selection, bread, salad, and dessert and coffee station.
Entrée Selections
- Filet Mignon Au Poivre with almond potatoes and spinach parmesan soufflé
(Default entrée for late registrations) - Roasted Chicken with pan gravy, country mashed potatoes, and tarragon green beans
- Acorn Squash with wild rice, cranberries, pecans, braised greens, and cider reduction (Vegan and gluten-free option)
Dietary Restrictions and Special Requests
Entrée selections and dietary restrictions must be indicated during Eventbrite registration for individual ticket holders.
Guests requiring vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary accommodations should note their request in the registration form.
Requests submitted after Monday, January 19 at noon EST cannot be guaranteed
For questions or special circumstances, contact Bree Beal at prior to the registration deadline
DRESS CODE
- Military Service Dress Uniform
- Cocktail or semi-formal attire for civilians: Coat and tie for gentlemen; Ladies attire of comparable formality
- No jeans, short-sleeved shirts, or sneakers
- Self-serve coat rack available
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
For detailed instructions to the National Press Club, please visit: https://www.press.org/visit-us
Closest Metro Station: Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines)
Parking - We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. To reserve your spot, visit The National Press Club SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive up.
IMPORTANT ADMISSION INFORMATION
- All attendees will receive an Eventbrite confirmation ticket
- A QR code admission ticket is required to access the 13th Floor event space
- QR codes will be scanned upon arrival
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
Refunds
- Individual tickets are refundable until Monday, January 19, 2026 at noon EST
Eventbrite fees, listed at ticket purchase, are not refundable - Group discounted tickets and sponsorship tickets are non-refundable
- Regular-priced registration closes on Friday, January 23 at noon EST
- Registrations after this deadline will be charged the walk-in rate, if capacity allows
Ticket Transfers
- Individual tickets may be transferred one time only at no additional cost
- Transfers must requested no later than Friday, January 23 at noon EST AND be completed no later than Friday, January 23 at 11:59 pm EST
- An assigned promo code must be used to register the new ticket holder
- Once transferred, tickets are not eligible for additional transfers
- All refund policies and deadlines apply to transferred tickets
Group and Sponsorship Ticket Assignments
- Sponsorship and group seating is assigned on a first-come, first-reserved basis
- All group and sponsorship ticket holders must be registered with assigned seats no later than Friday, January 23 at noon EST
- Unassigned tickets after this deadline will be forfeited to accommodate individual seating assignments
- Promo codes will be provided to the sponsor or group registration contact to register ticket holders
- To request promo codes again, contact Bree Beal at
EVENT CONTACTS
For questions about the event, tickets, sponsorship, awards, and ticket assignments/transfers, please contact Bree Beal at or
AWARDS PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Bree Beal, [email protected]
Whitney Stowell, [email protected]
Kurt Riesenberg, [email protected]
Lisa Krowne, [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, United States
USD 125.00 to USD 5000.00
