2024 Best Buddies Champion of the Year

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7th Annual Best Buddies Minnesota Champion of the Year Gala
Friday, November 15th, 2024 | Quincy Hall 

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EVENING SCHEDULE

5:30 PM: VIP Entry for Champions, Mission Partners, Board Members & Sponsors

6:00 PM: Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction

6:30 PM: Curtains Open

7:00 PM: Program & Dinner Hosted by WCCO's Pauleen Le

8:00 PM: Silent Auction Closes*

8:15 PM: Live Auction & Bid from the Heart

9:00 PM: 2024 Grand Champion Announcement

9:15 PM: After Party featuring DJ B-Rock

11:00 PM: Event Concludes

*Silent Auction Note: You do not need to be present to bid in the silent auction. We will contact winners to coordinate pick-up from the Best Buddies office in Edina or to ship at winner's expense. 

MEET THE CHAMPIONS

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!