November 28, 2018
April 6, 2019
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
Columbus, OH
Champion of the Year is an annual nine-week fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and community leaders.
Past Events
January 5, 2018
January 13, 2018
Knotty Pine Brewing
Columbus, OH
Party with our Candidates as we launch the 2018 Best Buddies Ohio Champion of the Year Contest! Enjoy delicious appetizers, a cash bar and all the fun of a Best Buddies Event!
January 3, 2018
March 1, 2018
TopGolf
West Chester Township, OH
Join as an individual or get your friends to sign up as a team. Golfers will be joined by people who have disabilities to play alongside them and continue our inclusion efforts. Bring your clubs or use clubs provided by Topgolf!
January 1, 2018
March 10, 2018
Westin Great Southern Hotel
Columbus, OH
Following the eight week campaign, Best Buddies will recognize the candidate who has raised the largest amount in donations at our annual OH! What a Night! Gala. Join us for a night of fine dining, live music, silent auction, and dancing as we celebrate our progress!
June 9, 2017
November 10, 2018
BrewDog USA
Columbus, Ohio
Join us for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The walk plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.
March 8, 2017
March 9, 2017
West Chester Township, OH
Topgolf
Topgolf is a new experience in golfing, where both beginners and experienced golfers compete in a climate controlled computerized driving range. Ticket price includes all-you-can-eat buffet, all-you-can-drink beer and wine, and tips from a PGA Pro throughout the evening. Bring your clubs or use theirs!
March 5, 2017
April 29, 2017
Columbus, OH
Champion of the Year is friendly fundraising competition that honors and celebrates local individuals, professionals, and community leaders throughout Ohio. Following the seven week campaign, Best Buddies will recognize the candidate who has raised the largest amount in donations at our annual OH! What a Night! Gala.
February 3, 2016
April 16, 2016 | Columbus, OH
Join us at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium for the second annual Best Buddies Ohio Gala, an incredible night of fine food, great music, dancing, a spectacular auction, and people from all over the state who share the common goal of growing the Best Buddies mission of inclusion in Ohio!