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Join us for this year’s ELEVATE event! Pathways of Inclusion: A Silent Auction and Casino Night for the Rocky Mountain Built Environment. Presented by: By IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter

November 13, 2025

6:00 - 7:00 – General Admission  | Networking
7:00 - 7:30 – Programming Begins with General Announcements (+ special performances throughout the night)
7:30 - 8:00pm – Keynote Speaker - Jason Pugh
8:00 - 10:00 – Casino and Dance Floor Activated!
8:45 - 9:00 – Special Silent Auction Item Raffle
9:00 - 10:00 – DANCE PARTY! Last call is at 9:45 party ends at 10:00

For more information, visit: www.elevatebuiltenvironment.com

Join us for this year’s ELEVATE event! Pathways of Inclusion: A Silent Auction and Casino Night for the Rocky Mountain Built Environment. Building on the success of our inaugural event 2 years ago, we will use funds raised from a silent auction to continue building a scholarship fund for BIPOC high school students entering into a career in the built environment.

We are committed to nurturing the next generation of BIPOC design leaders by investing in their growth and potential. Through dedicated scholarship funds, we aim to reduce barriers to access and create meaningful opportunities for emerging designers within our community. By supporting their education and development, we’re not only empowering individual talent but also enriching the broader design landscape with diverse perspectives and voices

The silent auction gala will highlight our built environment and local talent. The evening’s programming will include our distinguished keynote speaker, Jason Pugh of Gensler, and our emcee for the night, Jessica L’Whor/Miss Jessica, one of Colorado’s top multifaceted drag personalities and nationally recognized entertainers, to keep the energy flowing and the party going! There will be a lovely, heavy Hors d'oeuvre buffet, a cash bar, an exciting silent auction, special performances, and of course, a DJ-guided dance party to wrap up the evening.

Our AEC collaborators for Elevate are NEWH, NOMA, and AIA, and more.