Planet Positive Awards

The Planet Positive Awards (PPA), presented by METROPOLIS, spotlight the most forward-thinking contributions to sustainable design across Products, Projects, People, and Innovations. These awards champion design excellence that prioritizes human health and environmental responsibility.

For sponsors, PPA provides a powerful opportunity to showcase sustainability leadership and connect face-to-face with the design professionals driving change.

TENTATIVE DATE & LOCATION
Sept. 30, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

Gold Sponsorship includes:

Brand Promotion
Logo featured across all Planet Positive Awards submission promotions, finalist and winner campaigns, and recognized at the awards ceremony

Editorial Feature
One product included in the METROPOLIS Winter Issue’s Product Showcase

Digital Integration
Product or brand featured in an SDG Audience Network Banner Ad (100K impressions)

Custom Social Campaign
One post each on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook (total 100K impressions)

Lead Generation
Access to opt-in contact info for ceremony attendees

Industry Visibility
Two tickets to the ceremony, placing your brand alongside top design professionals with a sustainable, design-forward ethos

Platinum Sponsorship includes:

All Gold Sponsorship benefits above, plus:

Enhanced Ceremony Presence

Four tickets to the ceremony, providing expanded networking and brand alignment with leaders in sustainable design
Verbal recognition by METROPOLIS Editor in Chief throughout the ceremony
Sponsor representative joins Editor in Chief on stage to present an award in their preferred category

Sponsorship of DESIGNTV live stream
Logo placement on opening and closing ceremony slides

Editorial Recognition
Full-page “Thank You” ad with sponsor logo in METROPOLIS Magazine