The Center for Fiction 2026 Annual Awards Benefit
By The Center for Fiction
New York, NY 10004
6:30pm Cocktails, 7:30pm Dinner; Festive Attire
Join us for a celebration of the power of storytelling as we present this year's Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award, Medal for Editorial Excellence, and First Novel Prize.
Funds raised by the Benefit provide essential support for all of The Center's work, including impactful opportunities for emerging writers, exceptional public programming, and immersive educational experiences for public school students — all fostering a sense of community among diverse readers and writers through the transformational power of fiction. Learn more about our work at centerforfiction.org.
To get involved, please reach out to Melissa Wyse at melissa@centerforfiction.org.
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Visionary
Contributors at the Visionary level receive:
- Two premium tables of 10 seats each
- Visionary listing in invitation and event program
- Prominent logo/name recognition during event, on event email communications, and on event website
- Acknowledgement from the podium
- Premium full-page ad placement in event program
$100,000
Luminary
Contributors at the Luminary level receive:
- One premium table of 10 seats
- Luminary listing in invitation and event program
- Prominent logo/name recognition during event and on event website
- Acknowledgement from the podium
- Full-page ad placement in event program
$50,000
Leader
Contributors at the Leader level receive:
- One prime table of 10 seats
- Leader listing in invitation and event program
- Logo/name recognition during event and on event website
- Acknowledgement from the podium
- Half-page ad in event program
$25,000
Partner
Contributors at the Partner level receive:
- One table of 10 seats
- Partner listing in invitation and event program
$15,000
Advocate
Contributors at the Advocate level receive:
- Two tickets to the Benefit
- Advocate listing in invitation and event program
$5,000
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Sponsor this Event
Full-Page Program Ad
6" W x 9" H
Join us in celebration and support at our Annual Awards Benefit by placing an ad or message in the printed program journal. Your message will be part of an evening that brings together 500 authors, publishing professionals, and members of the wider community—and will help sustain The Center for Fiction’s year-round work for readers and writers of all ages.
$5,000
Half-Page Program Ad
6" W x 4.5" H
Join us in celebration and support at our Annual Awards Benefit by placing an ad or message in the printed program journal. Your message will be part of an evening that brings together 500 authors, publishing professionals, and members of the wider community—and will help sustain The Center for Fiction’s year-round work for readers and writers of all ages.
$2,500
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