Friday, October 18, 2024
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
6:30 - 10:00 pm | 8:30 pm Hybrid Program
Honoring Kristina Bouweiri with the 2024 Community Leadership Award
Black Tie Affair | Cocktail Reception & Elegant Seated Dinner
Silent and Alive Auctions | Virtual Attendance Options
Join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia on Friday, October 18th at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner for the 2024 Raise the Region Gala.
The Community Foundation will welcome 700 of the region’s business, philanthropic, public, civic, and community leaders to this signature, black-tie event that serves as a celebration of the power of local philanthropy.
Help the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia build a community that works for everyone.
Join Us! Tickets & Sponsorships Support the Auction
About the 2024 Community Leadership Award Honoree
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With over 230 vehicles and 335 employees, her innovative strategies drive growth. Committed to philanthropy, she has facilitated more than $1.5 million in donated transportation to charities. As a board member of influential organizations like Enterprising Woman Magazine, she empowers women entrepreneurs. Her global perspective, born from living in Japan, Brazil, and other countries, enriches her leadership. A graduate of George Washington University, she speaks multiple languages and champions education and children’s welfare initiatives. Kristina's legacy embodies entrepreneurial success, philanthropy, and community leadership.
2024 Raise the Region Gala Sponsors
Community Leadership Sponsors
Claude Moore Charitable FoundationJohn and Nina Troups Charitable Fund
Auction Sponsor
Truist WealthCommunity Resilience Sponsors
Scott A. and Phyllis P. Crabtree Family FoundationThe Shrivastava Family
Photo Engagement Sponsor
Washington GasMedia Partner
InsideNovaPrint Partner
Grassroot Communications
Video Partner
Striking MediaWine Partner
Walsh Family WinesCommunity Empowerment Sponsors
BCT - The Community's BankLou and Wendy Brown
Robert and Pamela Kipps
Community Impact Sponsors
Bank of AmericaFrances Craig
Employment Enterprises, Inc.
George Mason University's Costello College of Business
Goldman Sachs
Holland & Knight
Immigrant Businesswomen Circle
The Mason Companies
NOVA Parks
Meera and Shankar Pillai
UVA Health
Helaine Weissman and Mike Benoudiz
Community Giving Sponsors
Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityGeorge Mason University Foundation
Amy Wells Mackay
Additional Support Provided By
The Blackthorn FoundationDavid and Amy Bosserman Charitable Fund
Robert Eisiminger
Jim and Elaine Tholen
Individual tickets are $350. Sponsorships start at $1,000 and include visibility throughout the year and during the event.
Sponsorships & Tickets
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