Champion of the Year: Houston

Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.

November 9, 2024

6:00 PM | Houston, TX

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Thank You!

Thank you for participating in this year’s Champion of the Year event! Because of you, we were able to raise funds to sustain and help expand our Best Buddies programs in the area. We look forward to having you at next year’s event. With your help and support, our mission of inclusion lives on!

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Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide.

Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support. At the Best Buddies Champion of the Year celebration, we honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!

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Schedule

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Doors Open:  6:00 PM
Cocktails and Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Carnival Games
Silent Auction
Dinner and Program: 7:30 PM
Event Ends: 11:00 PM

Location

The Ballroom at Bayou Place
500 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77002

Event Contact

AmandaCampbell@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy

Congrats to our 2023 Houston Champion of the Year

Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy

Raised $83,975 for Best Buddies in Houston

Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy
2023

Houston

Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy
$83,975

A Glimpse of the Party...

Houston Champions Grand Champions
Houston Champions The Room
Houston Champions Samba Auction
Houston Champions Duke CC Kat and Greg
Houston Champions Liam and David
Houston Champions Buff Bunny Dashes
Houston Champions Ritika
Houston Champions Dancers
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Why Participate...

All funds raised benefit Best Buddies – the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.

We Love our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Signature Sponsor

Additional Sponsors

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Admiral Transfer and Rigging Sponsor Logo
Baker Botts Sponsor Logo
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Mac Haik Sponsor Logo
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The Ballroom at Bayou Place Sponsor Logo

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:
AmandaCampbell@bestbuddies.org