2026 CAAA

2026 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards

February 18, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Arlington, VA

Join 200+ professionals on Wednesday, February 18, from 5:30-7:30 pm, in Arlington, VA, for the Charlie Allen Achievement Awards. These awards recognize outstanding early-to mid-career professionals from the intelligence, homeland, defense, and national security communities, as well as a senior leader who helps inspire their success. 


Do you know an exceptional early-to mid-career professional or inspiring mentor? Nominate them today!
Submitting a nomination takes less than 15 minutes. Simply download the brief nomination form, complete it, and email it to achievement@insaonline.org by COB Friday, October 31.

 

Download a nomination form!

Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Premier

    Exclusive

    $15,000

    Member Price

    $18,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Twelve gratis registrations
    • Opportunity to introduce speaker  
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Opportunity to have one staff member profiled in the #yourIC section of INSA website and spotlighted on social media  
    • Prominent company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Welcome Reception

    Limited to Two!

    $11,000

    Member Price

    $13,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Ten gratis registrations
    • Dedicated company-branded signage in Welcome Reception  
    • Company-branded cocktail napkins at the reception 
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Opportunity to have one staff member profiled in the #yourIC section of INSA website and spotlighted on social media  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Dessert Reception

    Exclusive

    $10,000

    Member Price

    $12,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Eight gratis registrations
    • Dedicated company-branded signage at Dessert Reception  
    • Dedicated company-branded napkins at reception 
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Florals

    Exclusive

    $9,000

    Member Price

    $11,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Seven gratis registrations
    • Dedicated company-branded florals on tables throughout the reception
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Commemorative Photo

    Exclusive

    $9,000

    Member Price

    $11,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Seven gratis registrations
    • Dedicated company-branded backdrop at photo staging area  
    • Short company message included in email accompanying the digital photos to event attendees  
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Registration

    Sold!

    $8,000

    Member Price

    $10,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six gratis registrations
    • Company logo placement on registration pages and confirmation messages 
    • Dedicated company-branded signage at registration 
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Enduring Memories

    Exclusive

    $7,500

    Member Price

    $9,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Five gratis registrations
    • Company mentioned as sponsor on official Flickr photo album with all post-event photos 
    • Company logo on post-event recap including 30 word message with a link.
    • Dedicated social media post with select event photos, thanking the company and linking to the Flickr album 
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Digital Playback

    Exclusive

    $7,500

    Member Price

    $9,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Five gratis registrations
    • Company-branding on video recording of event, including the opportunity to insert 60-second company video at intro  
    • Copy of video for own company use  
    • Recording hosted on INSA website and YouTube channel   
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Commemorative Program

    Exclusive

    $7,000

    Member Price

    $9,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Four gratis registrations
    • Dedicated company-branded advertisement in commemorative program (inside front cover)  
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Coat Check

    Exclusive

    $3,000

    Member Price

    Must be an INSA Small Business Member in good standing!
    • Three gratis registrations
    • Dedicated company logo on coat check tickets
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap 
  • Small Business

    Unlimited

    $2,500

    Member Price

    Must be an INSA Small Business Member in good standing!
    • Three gratis registrations
    • Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap