A Letter From 2024-2025 SMPS SA Outreach

Hello SMPS San Antonio Members,

I am deeply honored to have been awarded the President's Choice for SMPS Community Leader of the Year for 2023-2024. This recognition means the world to me, and I share it with all of you—the incredible team and community that make everything we accomplish possible. I am thrilled to return as your Outreach Director for a second year and look forward to continuing the work we’ve started together.

Reflecting on the past year, we accomplished so much as a team. In 2023-2024, I had the privilege of planning:

• E-Week at McIntyre’s, a fantastic networking mixer to celebrate our industry.
• Fiesta at Paloma Blanca, where we proudly hosted Rey Feo 75 and presented a donation from our wonderful SMPS community.
• Evening of Excellence at The Rock, a spectacular event featuring awards, delicious food inside the venue, an exclusive tour of Roca and Martillo, specialty cocktails, and an unforgettable rooftop view of live entertainment on the lawn.
  

Each of these events highlighted the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and sponsorships in making our vision a reality. None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and the dedication of our members.

As we look ahead to 2025, sponsorships remain vital to our success.  Whether through our remaining opportunities as a Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsorship, your support allows us to deliver exceptional programming, foster meaningful connections, and elevate our community. Additionally, our luncheons returned in February, providing yet another opportunity for sponsors to shine and connect with the local A/E/C industry.

Upcoming highlights include:

• February 20: SMPS E-Week Mixer – The perfect kickoff to the year.
• Mid-May: Evening of Excellence – A celebration of our industry's achievements.

I also want to acknowledge the incredible success of our free to members Fall MegaMixer, which drew over 500 attendees with the help of various organizations in San Antonio. It was a shining example of what we can achieve when we come together.

To our Annual Sponsors, thank you for your generosity and belief in our mission. Your contributions power everything we do and ensure we continue to grow and thrive.

As we gear up for 2025, I’m filled with excitement and gratitude. Together, let’s continue building something extraordinary, supporting one another, and elevating SMPS San Antonio to new heights. I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together!

Thank you again for your support and partnership. Here’s to another incredible year ahead!

Cristina Doty
Outreach Director