Cincinnatian of the Year Gala

The Cincinnatian of the Year Gala is held each year in May and attracts 650-950 attendees. Business Courier’s Book of Lists has ranked the Cincinnatian of the Year Gala #1 among non-profit galas in 2011 and 2012. In 2012 it was also tied as #2 ranking of all area non-profit fundraising events. The Gala raises an average of one million dollars each year for JDRF. 

2013 Cincinnatian of the Year Gala

May 11, 2013
Duke Energy Convention Center
Honoring the Nan and Keith Jensen Family
Chairs are Mike and Arohanui Bender

Gala Dress Code - Black Tie
Cocktails and Silent Auction – 6:00 PM
Dinner, Program, Live Auction, Fund a Cure – 7:00 PM
After Party – 10:00 PM

2013 Cincinnatian of the Year Gala After Party presented by the JDRF’s Young Leadership Council

Saturday, May 11th at Duke Energy Convention Center
Time:  10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Live Band:  Swampthang play from around 10-11:30
DJ:  TBD
Featuring: Coffee Emporium with a coffee bar, Madisono’s Gelato and Apple Bar, photo booth by Framester, and cupcakes by Gigi’s Cupcakes
Theme and Decor:  Emerald City with lounge furniture, dance floor and side vendor stations
Black tie optional
Ticket price $75 advance, $90 at the door. Free to Gala guests. Tickets will be made available soon to purchase!
Open bar (liquor, beer and wine) and passed appetizers

Purchase tickets to the Gala and Gala After Party here.

2013 Cincinnatian of the Year Gala Past Honorees

West and Judy Shell
Paul and Sally Christensen
Charles and Marilyn Mechem
Oliver and Virgilee Waddell
George Rieveschl
Joan Rieveschl
Dwight and Gerry Hibbard
William and Helen Williams
Charles and Jean Puchta
Clement and Ann Buenger
Nelson and Sylvia Schwab
William and Nancy Keating
David and Liane Phillips
Dick and Mona Kerstine
Allen and Anne Zaring
John and Ruth Sawyer
Lee and Shannon Carter
Wayne and Fran Carlisle
Sandra W. Heimann
Charlotte Otto
John Davies
Mike Martin
Ed and Carole Rigaud
Tom and Mary Ellen Cody
Bob and Susie Castellini
Peggy and Marvin Lewis
Cincinnati Bell, Jack Cassidy and Project H.O.P.E.
Linda and Harry Fath
Fernando and Citlali Aguirre
Cindy W. MacConnell
Cynthia Marver Marmer