Champion of the Year: Broward
Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.
7:00 PM | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thank You!
Thank you for participating in this year’s Champion of the Year event! Because of you, we were able to raise funds to sustain and help expand our Best Buddies programs in the area. We look forward to having you at next year’s event. With your help and support, our mission of inclusion lives on!
Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide.
Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living and family support. At the Best Buddies Champion of the Year celebration, we honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!
Transportation & Parking
We encourage guests to use rideshare services when attending the Gala for a seamless arrival and departure experience. Valet parking is available for $29, and street metered parking can also be found nearby. Please plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and stress-free evening.
Schedule
November 8, 2025
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:30 PM
Event Ends: 10:30 PM
Location
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Event Contact
Congrats to our 2025 Broward Champion of the Year
Martha Martinez and Anthony Gonzalez
Raised $11,205 for Best Buddies in Broward
Florida: Broward
A Glimpse of the Party...
Why Participate...
All funds raised benefit Best Buddies – the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
The IDD community that Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.
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