Champion of the Year: Palm Beach

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

November 7, 2025

7:00 PM | West Palm Beach, FL

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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!

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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!

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HUNTER HUFF & ANNA GLENNON, GALA CO-CHAIRS

“This year we are working towards another stellar year of fundraising,” said Co-Chair Anna Glennon, whose mission is to ensure that individuals with IDD have an inclusive living home in Palm Beach County. “I am very proud to announce the appointment of my Co-Chair, 27-year-old Hunter Huff, who is returning as our first chair with an IDD of the annual gala,” added Glennon. Hunter Huff, also the youngest co-chair at 27 years old, has been involved with Best Buddies for over 11 years, since he was a sophomore at Jupiter High. He has attended three annual conferences, been appointed a Global Ambassador, participated in the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, and has spoken alongside Best Buddies Founder Anthony K. Shriver in Washington, D.C.

Schedule

Friday, November 7, 2025
Doors Open:  7:00 PM
Dinner & Program: 8:00 PM
Event Ends: 11:00 PM

Location

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Event Contact

TriciaWilliams@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Palm Beach COY Champions Sarah and Ronin

Congrats to our 2024 Palm Beach Champion of the Year

Sarah Morgan & Ronin Nance

Raised $246,665 for Best Buddies in Palm Beach

Palm Beach COY Champions Sarah and Ronin
2024

Florida: Palm Beach

Sarah Morgan & Ronin Nance
$246,665

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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.

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For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

TriciaWilliams@bestbuddies.org