SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 30, 2025 – The San Francisco Press Club announced today that Uber has joined as an editorial-level sponsor for the organization’s 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards.
The awards gala will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco, where more than 300 journalists, media professionals and industry leaders will gather to celebrate excellence in Bay Area journalism. The event will include cocktail service beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and awards at 6:30 p.m.
“As a company defined by movement and innovation, we recognize that local journalism is critical to keeping the Bay Area connected and accountable, ” said Ramona Prieto, Uber’s head of public policy for California. “We’re honored to celebrate those who work tirelessly to share the stories that move our communities forward.”
The December ceremony will recognize winners from the Press Club’s annual journalism contest, which received a record-breaking 910 entries this year. The gala honors outstanding work across categories including breaking news, investigative reporting, feature writing, photography and digital media innovation. Guests will enjoy a three-course gourmet meal with wine service and panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline.
“We’re excited to welcome Uber as an editorial-level sponsor,” said Curtis Sparrer, president of the San Francisco Press Club and principal of Bospar. “Uber has transformed how people move through the Bay Area and beyond, and their commitment to supporting journalism reflects a shared belief in the power of information to connect and strengthen communities.”
Tickets to the gala are available for purchase here: https://sfpressclub.org/product/2025-sfpc-awards-gala-tickets/
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About the San Francisco Press Club
The San Francisco Press Club is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status founded in 1963 to foster fellowship among Bay Area media professionals, promote journalistic excellence, and support students entering the field through scholarships. The Club also advances media literacy through workshops and public programs that strengthen understanding of the press’s vital role in society. For more information, visit: https://sfpressclub.org/
About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. The company started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 61 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities. Visit https://www.uber.com/