Circle of Champions
![Circle of Champions COY logo](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Circle-of-Champions-COY-logo.webp)
![Circle of Champions COY logo](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Circle-of-Champions-COY-logo.webp)
Our 2023 Top 3
1 | $142,588.00
![Tina Gulledge](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC-2024-COY-winner.webp)
Tina Gulledge
South Carolina
2 | $137,401.45
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fl-palm-beach-2024-COY-winner.webp)
Melissa Taylor
Palm Beach
3 | $117,048.00
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FL-North-2024-COY-winner.webp)
Kaelyn Cassidy
North Florida
Our Nationwide Champion of the Year Winners
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-BBAZ-Arizona-Champion-of-the-Year-Lilian-Hill.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Alabama Champion of the Year
Raised $11,000 for Best Buddies in Alabama
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-BBAZ-Arizona-Champion-of-the-Year-Lilian-Hill.webp)
Alabama
![Kailey Sullivan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBAZ-Arizona-Champion-of-the-Year-Kailey-Sullivan.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Arizona Champion of the Year
Kailey Sullivan
Raised $105,610 for Best Buddies in Arizona
![Kailey Sullivan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBAZ-Arizona-Champion-of-the-Year-Kailey-Sullivan.webp)
Arizona
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-Bay-Area-Winner-BJ-White.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Bay Area Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-Bay-Area-Winner-BJ-White.webp)
California: Bay Area
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-Los-Angeles-Champion-of-the-Year-Kristen-Van-Handel.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Los Angeles Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-Los-Angeles-Champion-of-the-Year-Kristen-Van-Handel.webp)
California:Los Angeles
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-San-Diego-Champion-of-the-Year.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 San Diego Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-San-Diego-Champion-of-the-Year.webp)
California: San Diego
![champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-Sacramento-Champion-of-the-Year-Ashlee-Patel.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Sacramento Champion of the Year
Ashlee Patel
Raised $26,885 for Best Buddies in Sacramento
![champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBCA-Sacramento-Champion-of-the-Year-Ashlee-Patel.webp)
California: Sacramento
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CT-Matt-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Connecticut Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CT-Matt-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Connecticut
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/de-Brianna-Wolfle-and-her-Mission-Partner-Ben-Moulder-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Delaware Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/de-Brianna-Wolfle-and-her-Mission-Partner-Ben-Moulder-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Delaware
![Katie Kilmek](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FL-North-2024-COY-winner-copy-1.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 North Florida Champion of the Year
![Katie Kilmek](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FL-North-2024-COY-winner-copy-1.webp)
Florida: North Florida
![Fabio Zacco & Marvin Fung](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBFL-Orlando-COY-Champions-Fabio-Zacco-and-Marvin-Fung.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Orlando Champion of the Year
Fabio Zacco & Marvin Fung
Raised $46,613 for Best Buddies in Orlando
![Fabio Zacco & Marvin Fung](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBFL-Orlando-COY-Champions-Fabio-Zacco-and-Marvin-Fung.webp)
Orlando
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fl-palm-beach-2024-COY-winner-copy-1.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Palm Beach Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fl-palm-beach-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Florida: Palm Beach
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FLa-2023-Michelle-Kligman-and-Carolina-Rousell.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 South Florida Champion of the Year
Raised $55,094 for Best Buddies in South Florida
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FLa-2023-Michelle-Kligman-and-Carolina-Rousell.webp)
Florida: South Florida
![Michael Mitchell](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBFL-Champion-of-the-Year-Michael-Mitchell.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Tampa Bay Champion of the Year
Michael Mitchell
Raised $52,000 for Best Buddies in Tampa Bay
![Michael Mitchell](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBFL-Champion-of-the-Year-Michael-Mitchell.webp)
Florida: Tampa Bay
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-SW-Florida-Champion-David-Elkins-and-Mission-Partner-Julie-Lyle.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Southwest Florida Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-SW-Florida-Champion-David-Elkins-and-Mission-Partner-Julie-Lyle.webp)
Alabama
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBFL-Broward-Champion-of-the-Year-Laura-Greary.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Broward Champion of the Year
Raised $33,410 for Best Buddies in Broward
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBFL-Broward-Champion-of-the-Year-Laura-Greary.webp)
Florida: Broward
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBGA-Chmpion-of-the-Year-Andrew-Dixon.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Georgia Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBGA-Chmpion-of-the-Year-Andrew-Dixon.webp)
Georgia
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/central-il-2023-beth-hayes.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Illinois Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/central-il-2023-beth-hayes.webp)
Illinois: Central Illinois
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IL-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Chicago Champion of the Year
Raised $50,000 for Best Buddies in Chicago
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IL-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Illinois: Chicago
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Indiana-Champion-of-the-Year-Reid-Brenton.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Indiana Champion of the Year
Raised $69,950.00 for Best Buddies in Indiana
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Indiana-Champion-of-the-Year-Reid-Brenton.webp)
Indiana
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBIA-Champion-of-the-Year-Jennifer-Taylor.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Iowa Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBIA-Champion-of-the-Year-Jennifer-Taylor.webp)
Iowa
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-COY-Winner-Kentucky.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Kentucky Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-COY-Winner-Kentucky.webp)
Kentucky
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBME-Maine-Champion-of-the-Year-Fiona-MacArthur.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Maine Champion of the Year
Raised $52,000.00 for Best Buddies in Maine
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBME-Maine-Champion-of-the-Year-Fiona-MacArthur.webp)
Maine
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/md-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Maryland Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/md-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Maryland
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBMI-Michigan-Champions-of-the-Year-Nick-Paruch-and-John-Wyskiel.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Michigan Champion of the Year
Raised $69,500.00 for Best Buddies in Michigan
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBMI-Michigan-Champions-of-the-Year-Nick-Paruch-and-John-Wyskiel.webp)
Michigan
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Minnesota-Champion-of-the-Year-Sara-Messerli.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Minnesota Champion of the Year
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Minnesota-Champion-of-the-Year-Sara-Messerli.webp)
Minnesota
![Champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBMO-Champion-of-the-Year-Daniel-Owen-.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Kansas City Champion of the Year
Daniel Owen
Raised $9,045 for Best Buddies in Kansas City
![Champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBMO-Champion-of-the-Year-Daniel-Owen-.webp)
Missouri: Kansas City
![Champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBMO-St-Louis-Champion-of-the-Year-Ethan-Schroeder.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 St. Louis Champion of the Year
Ethan Schroeder
Raised $20,080 for Best Buddies in St. Louis
![Champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBMO-St-Louis-Champion-of-the-Year-Ethan-Schroeder.webp)
Missouri: Kansas City
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CO-2023-Lloyd-Lewis.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Mountain Champion of the Year
Raised $31,248.93 for Best Buddies in Mountain
![](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CO-2023-Lloyd-Lewis.webp)
Mountain (CO & UT)
![Jennifer Corriveau & James Masterson](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNH-New-Hampshire-Champion-of-the-Year-Jennifer-Corriveau.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 New Hampshire Champion of the Year
Jennifer Corriveau & James Masterson
Raised $45,000 for Best Buddies in New Hampshire
![Jennifer Corriveau & James Masterson](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNH-New-Hampshire-Champion-of-the-Year-Jennifer-Corriveau.webp)
New Hampshire
![Angela Andrews & Holly Raymond](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NJ-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 New Jersey Champion of the Year
Angela Andrews & Holly Raymond
Raised $23,339 for Best Buddies in New Jersey
![Angela Andrews & Holly Raymond](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NJ-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
New Jersey
![Gracie Flanagan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNM-New-Mexico-Champion-of-the-Year-Gracie-Flanagan.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 New Mexico Champion of the Year
Gracie Flanagan
Raised $8,478 for Best Buddies in New Mexico
![Gracie Flanagan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNM-New-Mexico-Champion-of-the-Year-Gracie-Flanagan.webp)
New Mexico
![Kettle Ridge Farms](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNY-Western-New-York-Kettle-Ridge-Farms-1.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Western NY Champion of the Year
Kettle Ridge Farms
Raised $7,706 for Best Buddies in Western NY
![Kettle Ridge Farms](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNY-Western-New-York-Kettle-Ridge-Farms-1.webp)
New York: Western NY
![Caroline Orr & Teagan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNY-Albany-Champion-of-the-Year-Caroline-Orr-and-Teagan-Klingenber-1.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Albany Champion of the Year
Caroline Orr & Teagan
Raised $9,500 for Best Buddies in Albany
![Caroline Orr & Teagan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNY-Albany-Champion-of-the-Year-Caroline-Orr-and-Teagan-Klingenber-1.webp)
New York: Albany
![Sarah Richardson](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNC-Champion-of-the-Year-Sarah-Richardson.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 North Carolina Champion of the Year
Sarah Richardson
Raised $45,000 for Best Buddies in North Carolina
![Sarah Richardson](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBNC-Champion-of-the-Year-Sarah-Richardson.webp)
North Carolina
![Katie Kilmek](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBOH-Cleveland-Champion-of-the-Year-Katie-Kilmek.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Ohio Champion of the Year
Katie Kilmek
Raised $65,000 for Best Buddies in Ohio
![Katie Kilmek](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBOH-Cleveland-Champion-of-the-Year-Katie-Kilmek.webp)
Ohio: Cleveland
![Alex Rogers & Sharla Thomas](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BBOH-2023-Columbus-Champions-Sharla-and-Alex.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Columbus Champion of the Year
Alex Rogers & Sharla Thomas
Raised $20,000 for Best Buddies in Columbus
![Alex Rogers & Sharla Thomas](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BBOH-2023-Columbus-Champions-Sharla-and-Alex.webp)
Ohio: Columbus
![Champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBOK-Champion-of-the-Yearr-winner-.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Oklahoma Champion of the Year
Kelsey O’Halloran
Raised $78,432 for Best Buddies in Oklahoma
![Champion winner](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBOK-Champion-of-the-Yearr-winner-.webp)
Oklahoma
![Kendall Campbell](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OR-2024-COY-winner-campbell.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Oregon Champion of the Year
Kendall Campbell
Raised $44,000 for Best Buddies in Oregon
![Kendall Campbell](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OR-2024-COY-winner-campbell.webp)
Oregon
![Ashley Long](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBPA-Philidelphia-Champion-of-the-Year-Ashley-Long.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Philadelphia Champion of the Year
Ashley Long
Raised $9,159 for Best Buddies in Philadelphia
![Ashley Long](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBPA-Philidelphia-Champion-of-the-Year-Ashley-Long.webp)
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
![Chelsea Beaufort](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBPA-Grand-Champion-Chelsea-Beaufort.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Pittsburgh Champion of the Year
Chelsea Beaufort
Raised $16,956 for Best Buddies in Pittsburgh
![Chelsea Beaufort](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBPA-Grand-Champion-Chelsea-Beaufort.webp)
Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
![Tina Gulledge](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sc-2024-COY-winner-copy-1.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 South Carolina Champion of the Year
Tina Gulledge
Raised $142,588 for Best Buddies in South Carolina
![Tina Gulledge](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC-2024-COY-winner.webp)
South Carolina
![Steph DeSantis](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTN-Champion-of-the-Year-Steph-DeSantis.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Nashville Champion of the Year
Steph DeSantis
Raised $105,745 for Best Buddies in Nashville
![Steph DeSantis](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTN-Champion-of-the-Year-Steph-DeSantis.webp)
Tennessee: Nashville
![Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTX-Houston-Champion-of-the-Year-Jordyn-Ensell.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Houston Champion of the Year
Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy
Raised $83,975 for Best Buddies in Houston
![Jordyn Ensell & Juliette Molloy](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTX-Houston-Champion-of-the-Year-Jordyn-Ensell.webp)
Houston
![Donny & Tysen Churchman](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTX-North-Texas-Champion-of-the-Year-Donny-and-Tysen-Churchman-1.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 North Texas Champion of the Year
Donny & Tysen Churchman
Raised $19,973 for Best Buddies in North Texas
![Donny & Tysen Churchman](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTX-North-Texas-Champion-of-the-Year-Donny-and-Tysen-Churchman-1.webp)
Texas: North Texas
![Kate Avery & Laura Avery](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTX-Central-Texas-Champion-of-the-Year-Kate-Avery.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Central Texas Champion of the Year
Kate Avery & Laura Avery
Raised $74,360 for Best Buddies in Central Texas
![Kate Avery & Laura Avery](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBTX-Central-Texas-Champion-of-the-Year-Kate-Avery.webp)
Texas: Central Texas
![Courtney Block](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBWA-Washington-Champion-of-the-Year-Courtney-Block.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Washington Champion of the Year
Courtney Block
Raised $45,000 for Best Buddies in Washington
![Courtney Block](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBWA-Washington-Champion-of-the-Year-Courtney-Block.webp)
Washington
![Dave & Reilly Donovan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBVADC-Champions-of-the-Year-Rose-Dave-and-Reilly-Donovan.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Washington, DC Champion of the Year
Rose, Dave & Reilly Donovan
Raised $64,850 for Best Buddies in Washington, DC
![Dave & Reilly Donovan](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-BBVADC-Champions-of-the-Year-Rose-Dave-and-Reilly-Donovan.webp)
Washington, DC
![Don Weber & Jacob Borkin](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WI-c-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Congrats to our 2023 Wisconsin Champion of the Year
Don Weber & Jacob Borkin
Raised $21,000 for Best Buddies in Wisconsin
![Don Weber & Jacob Borkin](https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WI-c-2024-COY-winner-copy.webp)
Wisconsin