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Thursday, November 12, 2026 Riverside Convention Center

Every ticket places you inside one of Inland Southern California’s most anticipated celebrations of entrepreneurship and includes reserved seating, an elegant gala dinner, the Spirit Awards presentation, the Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch competition and live entertainment. Choose your preferred view and level of access for an unforgettable black-tie evening celebrating the entrepreneurs shaping our region.

All VIP-level tickets also include admission to the exclusive VIP Reception hosted by U.S. Bank , the Spirit Awards Premier and VIP Reception Sponsor. Connect with this year’s finalists, judges, sponsors and regional business leaders before the ballroom doors open.

Pe-Ticketing Now Open
Ticketing Opens to the Public October 7

Review the available seating experiences below and return beginning October 7 to secure your seats for the 2026 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards.

PRE TICKETING
VIP Seating Options Gala Seating Options
Bringing a group? Save $10 per seat when you purchase a complete table, seating 10, in Ultra VIP, Top VIP, VIP or Gala Seating.
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VIP Ticketing Options

Ultra VIP | UVIP

Bright-red Rectangular Ultra VIP tables

$250 Per seat
$240 With a complete-table purchase

Ultra VIP features imperial-style rectangular table seating lining the runway to the stage, placing guests directly along the edge of the action as the evening unfolds across the ballroom’s three stages.

Ultra VIP includes admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.

Ticketing Opens October 7

Judges’ Circle VIP | JVIP

Dark-purple Judges’ Circle tables

$240 Per seat

Take your seat among the accomplished entrepreneurial leaders serving on the Spirit Awards judging panel. This limited premium section creates a unique opportunity to dine and connect with the judges.

Judges’ Circle VIP includes admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.

Sold individually. Complete-table purchases are not available.

Ticketing Opens October 7

Top VIP | TVIP

Maroon Top VIP tables

$235 Per seat
$225 With a complete-table purchase

Enjoy premium round-table seating near the front of the ballroom, placing you close to the awards, entertainment and energy of the evening.

Top VIP includes admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.

Ticketing Opens October 7

VIP | VIP

Bright-red VIP tables

$215 Per seat
$205 With a complete-table purchase

Enjoy preferred seating in the main VIP section plus access to the exclusive U.S. Bank VIP Reception before the show.

VIP includes pre-show networking, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.

Ticketing Opens October 7


Gala Ticketing Options

Join us for an inspiring black-tie evening honoring the entrepreneurs and companies shaping Inland Southern California.

$165 Per seat
$155 With a complete-table purchase

Your Gala ticket includes admission to the Gala Reception, reserved Gala Seating, an elegant gala dinner, the Spirit Awards presentation, the Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch competition and live entertainment.

Ticketing Opens October 7

LIMITED Availability VIP Reception ONLY Add-On

Enhance your gala experience with admission to the exclusive VIP Reception hosted by U.S. Bank. Connect with Spirit Awards finalists, judges, sponsors and regional business leaders before the ballroom doors open.

A Gala Seating ticket is required. VIP Reception-ONLY add-ons are available in limited quantities and do not include a Gala ticket or an upgraded seat.

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