2026 LAURELS AWARDS

The 2026 LAURELS AWARDS, presented by Omaha by Design, recognizes the people and projects shaping our metro in inspiring ways.
About this Event

The LAURELS AWARDS recognize the people and projects shaping our metro in inspiring ways. Over two decades, Omaha by Design’s annual fundraiser and signature awards series has grown in tandem with our city, developing into a not-to-be-missed celebration uniting the broad spectrum of innovators working to build and strengthen our community.

The awards highlight local achievements in the following areas: Access & Mobility, Environment & Open Space, Neighborhood Revitalization, the Urbanist Award as well as our highest honor, The Laurels Award.

Good-to-Knows

Venue: Indoor-outdoor block party

Attire: Cocktail / Garden Party

Food: Heavy hors d’oeuvres from Lola's

Drink: Select beer, wine, and seltzers from Monty's

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Cocktail Hour

Info: Mingle with fellow attendees while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and music by a local musician.

🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Awards Program

Info: Honorees of the Access & Mobility, Environment & Open Space, Neighborhood Revitalization, Young Urbanist Award, and our highest honor, The Laurels Award, will be announced.

🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Post-Awards Celebration

Info: An additional hour of food, drink, and music by MontezBeatz to celebrate the evening's honorees.