Donate to AWAF
There are three ways to support women in design through AWAF: underwrite our Holiday Celebration, give annually to our awards program, or include AWAF in your estate plans.
1. Event Underwriting
2026 AWAF Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 5, 3:00 to 7:00 PM | KFA Architecture, Culver City Featuring Barbara Bestor, FAIA
Want to do more than attend? Underwriting includes event tickets and recognition at the celebration, and your gift supports scholarships and fellowships for women in design.
SUPPORTER
Help sustain AWAF's programs and community.
• 1 event ticket
• Name on the event page and event signage
• Recognition in post-event communications
$500
ADVOCATE
Support opportunities for women pursuing and advancing careers in design.
• 2 event tickets
• Name or logo on the event page, AWAF website, and event signage
• Logo in the AWAF slideshow during the event*
• Group social media thanks*
• Recognition in post-event communications
$1,000
CHAMPION
Help expand scholarships, fellowships, and mission-driven partnerships.
• 4 event tickets
• Name or logo on the event page, AWAF website, and event signage
• Logo in the AWAF slideshow during the event*
• Dedicated social media feature*
• Recognition in post-event communications
$3,000
VISIONARY
Help shape a more inclusive, equitable, and connected future for women in design.
• 6 event tickets
• Premier name or logo placement on the event page, AWAF website, and event signage
• Logo and description in the AWAF slideshow during the event*
• Dedicated social media feature*
• Recognition in post-event communications
$5,000
Attending only?
2. Annual Giving
Annual gifts fund AWAF's Scholarships, Mid-Career Fellowships, and Partnerships + Innovations grants.
Platinum $5,000.00
Gold $3,000.00
Silver $1,000.00
Friend – Donate in any amount. AWAF is grateful for all donations, large and small.
If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to Association for Women in Architecture Foundation and mail directly to our office at 1968 S. Coast Hwy, Suite 5488, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3. Legacy Giving
Providing a lasting legacy through a bequest in your will or living trust allows you to continue to use the property you will leave to charity during your life. Bequests have provided significant funding for AWAF scholarships to date, and offer tax savings for you and your estate. AWAF can provide the legal language for inclusion in a will.
If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to Association for Women in Architecture Foundation, please email to cfo@awa-foundation.org for mailing address.
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Other Ways to Engage
Join a Committee or our Board send us an email stating your interest to president@awa-foundation.org
Join our mailing list! send us an email stating your interest to secretary@awa-foundation.org