Initiating Mission Briefing
Classified Briefing
August 27, 2026  •  The Clayton House, Scottsdale

The Phelix Awards

Mission Accomplished
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Mission Debrief

That’s a Wrap

Thank you to every agent who joined us at The Clayton House on August 27. One unforgettable evening of recognition, celebration, and connection is in the books.

01
When
Thursday, August 27, 2026
5:30 – 8:30 PM
02
Where
The Clayton House
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Mission Accomplished

2026 Phelix Winners

Recognizing this year’s finest in Arizona AEC marketing. Every winner earned it through the work.

Board Selection
Grand Phelix
Graphic Ideals
2026 Grand Phelix Recipient
President’s Selection
President’s Award
Melissa Johnson
Roers Companies
Project Awards
Special Event or Tradeshow
Construction Trailblazers
Canyon State Electric
Corporate Brand Campaign
CSE Brand Refresh
Canyon State Electric
Internal Communications
T&D Team Intros — Breaking Bad Edition
Burns & McDonnell
External Communications
The ABCs of Civil Engineering
Dibble
Project Pursuit
Aviation Efficiency & Style
Hensel Phelps
Recruitment or Retention Campaign
Ames Internship Program
Ames Construction
Digital Media Campaign
Trauma Informed Design
DFDG Architecture
Graphic Design / Visual
Inside the Industry: How In-House Marketing Changes Morale
Rosendin
People Awards
Business Developer of the Year
Krista Dossey
Canyon State Electric
Up and Comer
Vince DiGuglielmo
Canyon State Electric
Firm Leader
Joy Melita
WSP USA Inc.
Mission Dossier

The Agents
Behind the
Mission

The world of espionage meets the dynamic realm of AEC marketing. This awards gala is a tribute to the unsung heroes—the marketers and business developers—who operate with stealth, strategy, and unwavering dedication, ensuring their firms’ missions succeed while rarely stepping into the spotlight. Celebrate the secret agents among us, because in the world of AEC, it’s the work behind the scenes that truly changes the game.

Award Submissions
Closed
Winners announced live at the gala — August 27, 2026
Submissions Deadline Closed
Early Bird Ends July 5, 2026
Awards Gala Aug 27, 2026 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Award Dossiers

Choose Your Mission

Select your category and demonstrate excellence across one of these specialized fields

Projects must have been completed between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 to be eligible for submission.

01

Special Event or Tradeshow

Events, booth setups, hosted experiences, and branded apparel that make an impact

02

Corporate Brand Campaign

Multi-tactic campaigns promoting brand awareness — new brands, refreshes, or rebrands

03

Internal Communications

Print or digital communications for employee audiences — recognition, newsletters, M&A comms

04

External Communications

PR and content aimed at external audiences — blogs, whitepapers, ads, LinkedIn thought leadership

05

Project Pursuit

Materials developed to win a project — SOQs, proposals, presentations, leave-behinds

06

Recruitment or Retention

Programs to recruit and retain employees — ads, brochures, career fair materials, email campaigns

07

Digital Media Campaign

Digital marketing, social media campaigns, blogs, web ads, and virtual experiences

08

Graphic Design / Visual

Standalone graphic pieces — infographics, org charts, proposal covers, ad graphics and videos

Download Award Categories Guide (PDF)
Intelligence Network

Thank You, Sponsors

This mission was only possible because of the firms below. Every operative — and every attendee — owes them a debt of gratitude.

Phelix
Sponsor
$3,000
Sold Out
Gold
Sponsor
$1,500
Sold Out
Silver
Sponsor
$750
1 Available
Bronze
Sponsor
$250
Unlimited
Copper
Sponsor
$100
6 Available
Logo on event signage ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Logo on website, social media & eBlasts ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ —
Logo displayed within presentation slides ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ —
Reserved full table with 8 registrations ✓ — — — —
Reserved half table with 4 registrations — ✓ — — —
Two registrations — — ✓ — —
Opportunity for one minute of opening remarks ✓ — — — —
Opportunity to announce keynote speaker — ✓ — — —
Company announced with an award & logo on presentation slides ✓ ✓ ✓ — —
Logo displayed on cocktail tables and bar / Naming rights to the signature drink ✓ — — — —
Opportunity to donate a branded basket to the silent auction — — — — ✓
Silver Level — Choose One Activation
Logo on dessert table & option to brand packagingSold Out — — ✓ — —
Logo on buffet tableSold Out — — ✓ — —
Logo at photo booth & option to provide props — — ✓ — —
Logo on dinner table centerpiecesSold Out — — ✓ — —
Download Sponsorship Guide (PDF)

Share this document with your team to explore all sponsorship opportunities.

Until Next Year

See You in
2027

The 2026 Phelix Awards are a wrap — but the mission continues. Watch this space (or follow SMPS Arizona) for 2027 dates, categories, and sponsorship opportunities as soon as they’re declassified.

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