Champion of the Year: Wisconsin
Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.
5:00 PM | Milwaukee, WI
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!
Celebrating the Magic of Friendship
Step into a night where friendship takes center stage and every moment sparkles with connection, joy, and purpose. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the incredible individuals who champion inclusion and celebrate the transformative power of friendship.
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✨ Your Ticket Includes:
- Live entertainment by Magician Glen Gerard
- Heartfelt, mission-driven stories from our Best Buddies community
- Incredible food and drinks, including a signature Magic Elixer cocktail
- The thrill of crowning our 2025 Champion of the Year
✨ Why Attend?
Because friendship is magic—and this night is a celebration of all the ways it changes lives. Be part of a community that uplifts, empowers, and celebrates together.
🎉 Suggested Attire:
Business Casual / Festive
Let your style reflect the joy of the evening!
🚗 Parking Note:
Parking at The Pfister Hotel is limited. We recommend checking for alternate parking structures nearby using Milwaukee Downtown’s Parking Guide.
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Schedule
Thursday, November 6, 2025
VIP Reception: 5:00 PM
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:00 PM
Event Ends: 9:00 PM
Location
The Pfister Hotel
Grand Ballroom
424 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Event Contact
Congrats to our 2025 Wisconsin Champion of the Year
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Raised over $25,000 for Best Buddies in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
A Glimpse of the Party...
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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