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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

Join us for An Evening in Bloom as we celebrate the best in design at the 2026 ASID Arizona South Design Excellence Awards Gala!

Set inside La Rosa—the beautifully restored former Benedictine church—this year's gala brings together designers, industry partners, and guests for an evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.

Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing, and the presentation of the 2026 Design Excellence Awards as we honor the creativity, innovation, and exceptional work shaping our region.

 

Tickets

$185 - Early Bird Rate (7/10-7/31/2026)

$200 - Regular Rate (8/1-8/31/2026)

$225 - Late Rate (9/1-9/18/2026)

Ticket price includes choice of entree and two drink tickets; drink tickets apply to beer and wine.

 

Attire

Cocktail Attire: modern garden party meets desert elegance.  Florals, soft botanicals, and desert rose hues are encouraged.

 

Menu

Passed Hors d'oeuvres:
Crispy pancetta-wrapped dates stuffed with manchego cheese (GLUTEN-FREE)
Smoked Salmon Sweet Potato Crisps with lemon mascarpone (GLUTEN-FREE)
Mini Risotto Cakes with an asparagus tip, oven-cured tomatoes and lemon zest (GLUTEN-FREE & VEGETARIAN)

Salad:
Spinach Salad with butternut squash, sun-dried cranberries, toasted walnuts with maple vinaigrette
(GLUTEN-FREE & VEGETARIAN)

Entrees (Guest Choice):
1.) ROULADE OF BEEF TENDERLOIN stuffed with asiago cheese and mushrooms served with scalloped
potatoes with paprika and nutmeg and spiced broccolini with onion and garlic (GLUTEN-FREE)
2.) SPICED AIRLINE CHICKEN over basmati rice & stir-fried autumn vegetables (GLUTEN-FREE)
3.) CRISPY CAULIFLOWER POLENTA served with ratatouille: eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini and onions simmered in red wine with fresh basil (VEGAN)

Dessert:
Dark Chocolate Espresso Tart with Chantilly Cream (GLUTEN-FREE & VEGETARIAN)

 

Host Committee

LORI CARROLL, ASID | Lori Carroll & Associates

AMBER LEVITZ, ASID AFFILIATE | LxL

DANIELA MUNOZ, ASID ALLIED | Kevin B. Howard Architects

C. WAYNE OLANDER, ASID | Retired

TAYLOR PETERSON, ASID ALLIED | Lori Carroll & Associates

KIMBERLY VARGAS, ASID AFFILIATE | Arizona Tile

ASHLEIGH WEATHERILL, ASID ASSOCIATE | Ashleigh Weatherill Interior Design