SAN FRANCISCO – November 4, 2025 – The San Francisco Press Club announced today that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has joined as a breakthrough-level sponsor for the organization’s 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards.
The awards gala will be held on Monday, 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.
“At PG&E, we believe that an informed, engaged public is essential to the vitality of our communities,” said Jake Zigelman, VP for PG&E’s Bay Area Region. “Journalists play a critical role in connecting Californians with the information that shapes our neighborhoods, environment and future. We’re proud to support the San Francisco Press Club and honor those who dedicate their work to telling the stories that matter most to the Bay Area.”
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 delighted to welcome PG&E as a breakthrough-level sponsor,” said Curtis Sparrer, president of the San Francisco Press Club and principal of Bospar. “Their commitment to community engagement and public communication aligns perfectly with our mission to celebrate and strengthen journalism across the Bay Area.”
Tickets to the gala are available for purchase here: https://sfpressclub.org/product/2025-sfpc-awards-gala-tickets/
Last year’s gala 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. Founded in 1963, it provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and collaboration among professionals in news and public relations media, encourages students entering journalism through scholarships, and promotes public understanding of the media through workshops and educational programs. For more information, visit: https://sfpressclub.org/
About Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news