Nominate a Champion

Each year, a diverse group of individuals step up to compete in Champion of the Year, a friendly fundraising competition that supports the mission of Best Buddies. Champions come from all walks of life, but what they share is a passion for inclusion and a drive to make a difference in their communities.

Think you know someone who has the heart, energy, and network to lead a successful fundraising campaign? Nominate them below! A local Best Buddies staff member will reach out to explain more about the competition and what it means to be a Champion.
(P.S. Feel free to nominate yourself — we love self-starters!)

I said yes to being a Champion this year because it’s an awesome opportunity for me to spread the news about Best Buddies. Best Buddies is all about friendship and helping people, so I wanted to be a part of that. Everyone deserves to feel included and have friends. The more people who know about Best Buddies, the better our state will be!

- Asher Ward, 2022 Best Buddies International Champion of the Year