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GINGERTOWN™: Moonbase 2022
Gingertown™ 2022 will be on December 6th, 2022 at 5:30PM at 1828 L St NW in Washington, DC!
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How It Works
Each year, David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS) creates a themed master plan based on principles of good urban planning with playful embellishments appropriate for the gingerbread-built city. We invite you, our friends in the building design and construction industry, to join us in bringing this confectionery city to life. Each firm/team is given one lot to design and build on. At the end of the build night, all of the creations come together on the master plan to create Gingertown™! The built-out master plan will remain on display for one week prior to being divided up and donated – along with all of the monies raised – to our DC-based recipient charities.
How to Participate
Firms can reserve a lot by sponsoring or participating. Sponsorship information is detailed below. There is a $300 minimum donation to participate in Gingertown™ DC. Once the call for lot selection goes out in early November, sponsors can email the Mayor of Gingertown™ at gingertown@dmsas.com with their TOP THREE LOT CHOICES – and they will be awarded their first available preferred lot. You will receive a confirmation of your lot selection and an invoice for your 100% tax-deductible donation will be sent shortly thereafter.
Awards
Our esteemed panel of judges (to be announced) represent a cross-section of the DC building industry – architects, developers, engineers and building owners. The group of judges, along with The Mayor of Gingertown™, will award buildings in the categories of:
- Most Innovative Use of Materials
- Best Expression of Theme
- Best Overall Design Quality
- Best Overall Craftsmanship
- Judge’s Choice Awards
- Mayor’s Choice Award
Details
- The build will begin at 5:30pm and run till 8:30pm. After all lots have been placed on the master plan, our judges will converse and decide on award winners. Winners will be announced immediately thereafter on site.
- Lots are given to teams on a first-come-first-served basis, with sponsors getting priority in the event of overlapping requests for a particular lot.
- DMSAS will provide the gingerbread, frosting, and a wide array of candies. You are welcome to bring your own special sweets to fit your theme and/or lot designation. Please also be sure to bring your own utility knives and cutting mats.
- While team sizes vary by lot, we ask that you please try to limit your team to no more than 6 builders in order to ensure a comfortable building environment for all of our participants.
Gingertown™ is presented by:
Recipients
- Children’s National Medical Center
- Community of Hope
- Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital
- So Others Might Eat
- The Wendt Center for Loss & Healing
Sponsorship Levels
Santa
$2,500
Sold Out!
- Opportunity to display banner at build out
- Reserved build out space
- Exclusive early lot selection
- Logo displayed on lot on Master Plan
- Special social media recognition and shout outs
- Logo included in e-blasts and event signage
- Logo displayed on website with company website link
- Recognition in all press releases and printed materials
Mrs. Claus
$2,000
Sold Out!
- Early lot selection
- Logo displayed on lot on Master Plan
- Special social media recognition and shout outs
- Logo displayed on website with company website link
- Recognition in all e-blasts
- Logo displayed on event signage
- Recognition in all press releases and printed materials
Reindeer
$1,500
Sold Out!
- Special social media recognition and shout outs
- Logo displayed on website with company website link
- Priority lot Selection
- Recognition in all e-blasts
- Logo included on event signage
- Recognition in all press releases and printed materials
Elf
$1000
Sold Out!
- Priority lot selection
- Logo included on website and event signage
- Recognition in all press releases and printed materials
Participation
$300
Sold Out!
- Participation in the event
- Name listed on website
- Assigned Lot