2026 Labor Studies Awards Celebration & Fundraiser

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

WHEN: 4:30pm-8:00pm (Doors & Poster Session, 4:30-5:00pm; Dinner, 5:00pm; Program, 6:00pm-8:00pm)

WHERE: Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom, University of Washington, Seattle

At the University of Washington, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies educates a growing number of young people about their power as workers through classes and internships. The Center puts university research to work for the labor movement, highlighting critical issues that working people face to inform policymakers and strategic campaigns.

Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Labor Studies Awards Celebration as we honor student accomplishments, recognize leaders and organizers in our community, and raise money to support the Bridges Center programs. Dinner and drinks are provided!

Ticket Information

Tickets to the Labor Studies Awards Celebration and Fundraiser are free, but due to capacity, registration is required. 

TO REGISTER FOR THE 2026 AWARDS CELEBRATION, CLICK HERE

A table at the Celebration seats 8 people. If your party or organization will be reserving one or more tables, please contact the Bridges Center to coordinate seating by email hbcls@uw.edu or call 206-543-7946. Thank you!
 

Donation Information - Support the Event 

The labor movement is growing, but not without your support. Less than 2% of the Center's budget is funded directly by the University of Washington. The Bridges Center is made possible through public funding and grassroots donations from people like you. We need your help!

Donations help us keep events like the Awards Celebration free and make the Center's education and research programs possible.

For more information, click here to download the Awards Celebration Donor Packet, or read below 

Suggested Levels of Donation 

All donations are tax-deductible, and go directly to benefit Center programs to support labor education and research through internships, classes, grants, and more.

  • Individual Supporter: Suggested donation of $100. 
  • Group Supporter: Suggested donation of $750. 
  • Event Supporter: Suggested donation of $1,500-$4,999. 
  • Program Supporter: $5,000 or more. 

All donors will be recognized at the event, on the Celebration website, and any other supporting publications.

NOTE: Due to capacity, all individuals and organizations planning to attend must register for the event to reserve seating. If your party or organization will be reserving one or more tables, please contact the Bridges Center to coordinate seating by email hbcls@uw.edu or call 206-543-7946. Thank you!

How to Donate

BY CHECK: Send a check payable to "UW Foundation" with "Bridges Center Community Events & Outreach Fund" in the memo line to:

UW Foundation
Gift Services
Box 359505, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195

BY CREDIT CARD: Follow this link to donate securely online on the University of Washington website. 

Questions? Contact the Harry Bridges Center at (206) 543-7946, or e-mail hbcls@uw.edu . 

Event Information

The Labor Studies Awards Celebration will take place Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington

VENUE ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS: The Awards Celebration takes place in the Ballroom (second floor) of the Husky Union Building (HUB) on the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Directions and parking information here.

PARKING: Parking is free at the University of Washington on Sundays. The closest parking lot to the Husky Union Building is Padelford Garage. View a map of all parking lots on the UW Seattle campus. 

ACCESSIBILITY: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.