Champion of the Year: Delaware

Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.

November 14, 2025

6:00 PM | Wilmington, DE

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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!

Schedule

Friday, November 14, 2025
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM
Dinner and Program 7:00 PM
Event Ends: 10:00 PM

Location

Riverfront Events
760 Justison St
Wilmington, DE 19801

Event Contact

KathleenMcCormick@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Lance Layton & Curt Camomot

Congrats to our 2025 Delaware Champion of the Year

Lance Layton & Curt Camomot

Raised over $15,000 for Best Buddies in Delaware

Lance Layton & Curt Camomot
2025

Delaware

Lance Layton & Curt Camomot
$15,000

A Glimpse of the Party...

Best Buddies Logo

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.

We Love our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Signature Sponsor

Additional Sponsors

The Zachary Jones Foundation Sponsor Logo
Precision Garage Door Service Sponsor Logo
2025 BBDE The Speech Clinic Sponsor Logo
Homes for Life Sponsor Logo
Great New Beginnings Sponsor Logo
Enhanced Sponsor Logo
Your Passport to Travel Sponsor Logo
Dewson Construction Company Sponsor Logo
Cardiology Physicians Delaware Cardiovascular Associates Sponsor Logo

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

KathleenMcCormick@bestbuddies.org