Champion of the Year: New Mexico

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

November 15, 2025

5:00 PM | Albuquerque, NM

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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!

2025 BBNM COY Theme

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!

For tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities, reach out to: VictoriaByrd@bestbuddies.org

Schedule

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Doors Open:  5:00 PM
Dinner & Program: 6:30 PM
Event Ends: 9:00 PM

Location

Hotel Andaluz
125 2nd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Event Contact

VictoriaByrd@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Champion Michelle Roybal

Congrats to our 2024 New Mexico Champion of the Year

Michelle Roybal

Raised $7,907 for Best Buddies in New Mexico

Champion Michelle Roybal
2024

New Mexico

Michelle Roybal
$7,907

A Glimpse of the Party...

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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

2025 BBNM State Farm Sponsor Logo
Mountain West GolfScapes Sponsor Logo
Titos Sponsor Logo
New Mexico Gas Company
Nusenda logo
UNM hospital

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

VictoriaByrd@bestbuddies.org