Gala
The Outstanding Achievers with Learning Disabilities
2008 Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Dance
As the summer winds down and we prepare for fall, we are excitedly gearing up for the 2008 Gala! We are pleased to announce that this year’s Gala will be Co-Chaired by Sally Quinn & Ben Bradlee, and Trish & Neil Cullen, and take place at the Hilton Washington Hotel on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
Pritzker Prize winning architect, Richard Rogers has agreed to be an honoree, and we are anxiously waiting to hear from other exciting awardee prospects. Special tribute will be paid to our late Founder/Director Sally L. Smith, who as many of you know, adored this Gala. We look forward to honoring both Sally’s legacy and the outstanding awardees at this fabulous and inspirational affair.
For more information, to request an invitation, or to purchase a table or tickets, please contact Lizzy Gillespie at: (202) 944-3075 or elizabeth.gillespie@labschool.org
Special for Alumni at the Gala This Year
Highlights of Last Year’s Gala:
The 23rd Annual Learning Disabled Achievers Awards Gala was held Monday, November 12, 2007 at the Hilton Washington. The honorees inspired the students at Lab School during the day and inspired the audience of more than 1000 people at the black tie dinner and dance that evening.
* Ari Emanuel, Founder of Hollywood Agency Endeavor (view speech) (bio)
* Patricia Polacco, Children’s book author and illustrator (view speech) (bio)
* John Shima, 5 time World Champion Skeet Shooter and Instructor (view speech)
* Robert Wiedmaier, Chef and Proprietor, Marcel’s and Brasserie Beck (view speech)
