The 24th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala and Champion of the Year is a spectacular and impactful event. This year we will be adding an exciting new Champion of the Year element. Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders of inclusion. Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness over a 10-week campaign. Adding this component will bring a fun mission twist to the event—culminating in the crowning of the Champion of the Year or the person who raises the most funds for Best Buddies!

At the campaign’s conclusion, 600 loyal Best Buddies supporters—including business leaders, political dignitaries, sports figures, and celebrities—will gather for an exclusive event featuring a gourmet dinner, dazzling entertainment, a top-notch auction and the announcement of the Champion of the Year!

The auction will feature a range of items including fine art, dining, sports memorabilia, vacations & staycations, health & fitness, accessories and one-of-a-kind VIP experiences. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are routinely misjudged and ignored.