SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 24, 2025 – The San Francisco Press Club announced today that the San Francisco Business Times has committed as a breakthrough-level sponsor for the organization’s annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards ceremony.
The awards gala will be held on December 9th at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco. Over 300 journalists, media professionals and industry leaders are expected to attend the celebration recognizing excellence in Bay Area journalism. The evening will feature cocktail service beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and awards at 6:30 p.m.
“The San Francisco Business Times has been chronicling the economic heartbeat of the Bay Area for four decades, and we pride ourselves on being the local voice of authority for business news in our region,” said Pete Casillas, Bay Area Market president and publisher of the San Francisco Business Times. “Supporting the San Francisco Press Club and recognizing excellence in local journalism isn’t just good business, it’s essential for maintaining the informed citizenry that makes our democracy thrive. We’re proud to stand with our fellow journalists and celebrate the important work being done across all media platforms right here in the Bay Area.”
This year’s event will honor winners from the Press Club’s annual journalism contest, which has received a record-breaking 910 entries, surpassing last year’s total of 798. The gala recognizes outstanding work across multiple categories including breaking news, investigative reporting, feature writing, photography and digital media innovation. The elegant evening will include a three-course gourmet meal with wine service and stunning city views from the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom.
“We’re honored to have the San Francisco Business Times join us as a breakthrough-level sponsor,” said Curtis Sparrer, president of the San Francisco Press Club and principal of Bospar PR. “Their commitment to quality business journalism makes them an ideal partner for our mission of celebrating excellence in Bay Area media.”
Tickets to the gala are available for purchase here: https://sfpressclub.org/product/2025-sfpc-awards-gala-tickets/
Last year’s event sold out well in advance.
About the San Francisco Press Club
The San Francisco Press Club is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status. It was founded in 1963 to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and opinions between professionals in the various news and public relations media, providing an organization in which to share fellowship, promote professional competence and knowledge, encourage students entering journalism by offering scholarships, and increase public knowledge of the media through workshops and other exchanges of information.For more information, visit https://sfpressclub.org/
About the San Francisco Business Times
The San Francisco Business Times, a member of the American City Business Journals network, is the leading source of business news, data, and analysis in the greater Bay Area. Covering breaking news, trends, rankings, events, and research across key industries—including technology, real estate, finance, healthcare, and professional services—the Business Times equips executives and decision‑makers with the intelligence they need to lead and grow. For additional information, visit www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco