About the Event

NAUDL is celebrating 20 years of community and impact!

As NAUDL's largest fundraiser and networking event, the evening's program will showcase the important work of NAUDL and its 20 debate league partners. This special event brings together supporters, friends, and partners to connect over the achievements of the young leaders served by our community. Inspiring speeches, dynamic presentations and lively conversation inspire guests year after year.

Dinner guests will enjoy a networking cocktail reception, formal dinner, and more! (Festive cocktail attire.)

WELCOME ADDRESS
GREGORY L. FENVES, PRESIDENT, EMORY UNIVERSITY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CHRIS WOMACK, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, SOUTHERN COMPANY 

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
KAMAL GHALI, CHAIKEN GHALI LLP

2025 DEBATER OF THE YEAR & COACH OF THE YEAR

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TICKETS ($300) & REGISTRATION

Committee

DINNER CO-CHAIRS

Jennifer Northam Wade
Dinner Co-Chair and NAUDL Board Chair

Scott Segal
Dinner Co-Chair
Policy Research Group (PRG), Bracewell LLP

DINNER COMMITTEE

Kevin I. C. Donaldson
NextEra Energy

Leonard A. Gail
Massey & Gail LLP

James Roland
Emory University

John Stubbs
Jewel of the South

Shaun Van Horn
Fish Richardson P.C.

Jonathan Wells 
Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP


HOST COMMITTEE

Ben W. Thorpe
Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP

Adriana R. Midence
Jackson Lewis P.C.

Naveen Ramachandrappa
Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP

 


Generosity from the civic and philanthropic community is vital to the success of the Annual Dinner.
Proceeds directly fund NAUDL programs and events.  Please consider supporting this special evening! 


Sponsor Opportunities

Community


Tom Rogers



Jennifer Wade


Champion


 

Supporter 


Liz and Randal Sandler

Friend






John Stubbs


Hosted By

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues
Questions? Please contact Madalyn Messer-Brooks

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium, Baker Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA

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About NAUDL

The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues and our 20 partner leagues are committed to supporting the next generation of compelling voices: fueled by reason and anchored in confidence. Celebrating 20 years of our mission, the Urban Debate Network has served 100,000 debaters over the last two decades. No tournament or membership fees are ever charged. Your support ensures continued access to this formative activity for students across the country. 


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