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!
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
TICKETS ($300) & REGISTRATION
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
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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.