A golden star award rests in delicate hands against a soft, blurred background, announcing the 11th Fashion Group International Chicago Rising Star Awards on October 10, 2026.
Fashion Group International of Chicago

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Fashion Group International of Chicago

About this event

FGI Chicago 11th Rising Star Awards

2141 W North Ave

Chicago, IL 60647, USA

General Admission
$75

Networking grazing brunch, finalist exhibits, FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards presentation & post-awards networking.

Seating for the awards presentation is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.

FGI members: Use your member code at checkout to receive the member rate.

VIP Admission
$100

Includes the full General Admission experience plus early entry at 10:30 AM, VIP gift bag, and first priority for available seating during the awards presentation, with VIP high-top seating available as needed.

FGI members: Use your member code at checkout to receive the member rate.

Buying 2 VIP tickets? Consider a $250 Starlight Sponsorship for reserved seating, additional event benefits & sponsor recognition.

Starlight Sponsor (2 VIP, seating if available)
$250
This is a group ticket, it includes 2 tickets
  • 2 VIP admissions with early entry at 10:30 AM
  • Reserved seating for the awards presentation
  • VIP gift bags
  • Name listing in the event program
  • Shared event signage
  • Recognition in a shared sponsor social media post

See the Sponsorship Packet for complete event and sponsorship details.

Eclipse Sponsorship
$500
This is a group ticket, it includes 2 tickets
  • 2 VIP admissions with early entry at 10:30 AM
  • Preferred reserved seating for the awards presentation
  • VIP gift bags
  • Logo on the event website
  • Logo listing in the event program
  • Shared event signage
  • Recognition in a shared sponsor social media post

See the Sponsorship Packet for complete event and sponsorship details.

Constellation Sponsorship
$1,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 4 tickets
  • 4 VIP admissions with early entry at 10:30 AM
  • Preferred reserved seating for the awards presentation
  • VIP gift bags
  • Logo on the event website
  • Half-page ad in the event program
  • Enhanced shared event signage
  • 1 dedicated sponsor social media post
  • Verbal recognition during the event

See the Sponsorship Packet for complete event and sponsorship details.

Nebula Sponsorship
$2,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 6 tickets
  • 6 VIP admissions with early entry at 10:30 AM
  • Premium reserved seating for the awards presentation
  • VIP gift bags
  • Logo on the event website
  • Full-page ad in the event program
  • Premium event signage
  • 2 dedicated sponsor social media posts
  • Verbal recognition during the event
  • Sponsorship of one award category

See the Sponsorship Packet for complete event and sponsorship details.

Supernova Sponsorship
$5,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 8 tickets
  • 8 VIP admissions with early entry at 10:30 AM
  • Premium reserved seating for the awards presentation
  • VIP gift bags
  • Logo on the event website
  • Premium-page ad in the event program
  • Premium featured event signage
  • 3 dedicated sponsor social media posts
  • Verbal recognition during the event
  • Sponsorship of a premier award category
  • "Presented by" recognition and featured logo on the event welcome slide

See the Sponsorship Packet for complete event and sponsorship details.

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