Recognizing the people, projects, and initiatives driving the bright future of Downtown.
March 13, 2025
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
5:00 – 8:30 pm
Mark your calendars for the return of the Create the Future Awards on Thursday, March 13! Join the Downtown San Diego Partnership for our annual awards program as we honor the people, organizations, and initiatives shaping the future of our urban center.
This year, a portion of all proceeds from the event will help support the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to improving quality-of-life issues and supports special projects and initiatives to benefit Downtown’s neighborhoods and community.
Sponsorships and individual tickets are now available—don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting celebration of innovation and growth in Downtown San Diego!
Title Sponsor
Award Sponsor
Event Element Sponsor
Foundation Champion
Community Supporter Sponsor
VIP Individual Ticket
Individual Ticket
The Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the community and fostering growth in Downtown through initiatives that improve both economic and social well-being. Since 2010, we’ve built strong partnerships with community leaders to expand outreach and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing and shelter services. As the primary contact for most unhoused individuals Downtown, our team leads outreach efforts, focusing on trust and one-on-one engagement to help people find stable housing. This year, through our Family Reunification Program, we helped over 500 individuals reconnect with family, bringing our total to more than 3,500 since the program began. Additionally, we connected 1,338 people to shelters and launched O Lot, a safe sleeping program that has supported over 200 individuals. While we recognize the ongoing challenges, strengthening community relationships remains essential to advancing our mission and continuing this critical work.
Reference the list of previous winners below to learn more about the people, projects, and initiatives that have been recognized.
These modifications are subject to change. Changes and event updates will be posted here and communicated to attendees prior to the event.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the events team.
Kathryn Newstead
knewstead@downtownsandiego.org
(619) 933-0032
Jenny Brenner
jbrenner@downtownsandiego.org
(661) 644-5387