NAUDL Annual Dinner

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Celebrating Expansion Opportunities for the Urban Debate Network

As NAUDL's largest fundraiser, the Annual Gala serves as an annual reunion and networking opportunity, showcasing the important work of NAUDL and its 20 debate league partners. This special evening brings together more than 200 guests who believe in our mission to bring debate, and its benefits, where it would otherwise not exists.
For NAUDL, debate is more than competition, it's community.

This will be highlighted by inspiring remarks from our annual Gala Award Honorees, the 2026 Debater of the Year and 2026 Coach of the Year.

Join us to reconnect with the debate community
and network with fellow NAUDL friends and supporters.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Cocktail hour, full dinner menu, dynamic presentations highlighting NAUDL programs and new initiatives like Sports Debate, and lively conversation.
The celebration begins at 6pm (Chicago time). Cocktail attire.

TICKETS: $300/PERSON

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Highlights from last year's event at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta!

GALA CO-CHAIRS

Jennifer Northam Wade
NAUDL Board Chair

Shaun Van Horn
Jenner & Block LLP

GALA COMMITTEE

Kevin I. C. Donaldson
Heelstone Renewable Energy

James Roland
Emory University

John Stubbs
Jewel of the South

HOST COMMITTEE
Mark Gidley
White & Case LLP

Rick Horrow
Horrow Sports Ventures

Mark T. Koulogeorge
MK Capital

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

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Community

Tom Rogers and the Rogers Family Charitable Foundation

Jennifer Wade

Champion

Liz and Randal Sandler

Supporter

Ken Karas and Frances Bivens

Friend

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. For more than 20 years, the Urban Debate Network has centered community and competion, preparing more 100,000 debaters for college and career-readiness through the power of debate. 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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