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24th Annual United Way Gala

January 31, 2025

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United Way

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The 24th Annual United Way Gala is a dazzling night of celebration, reflecting on the success of the prior year’s fundraising campaign and honoring the incredible contributions of community volunteers. This prestigious event recognizes four outstanding individuals for their dedication and service, along with other noteworthy awards that highlight the positive impact being made within our communities.

Guests will enjoy a formal dinner and program, filled with inspiring moments and heartwarming stories of hope. This year’s celebration will showcase the reality of hope within our communities, underscoring the power of collective action and the difference we can make together. To make the evening even more special, we are thrilled to present a spectacular live performance by a talented local vocalist, adding to the magic of the event.

We look forward to celebrating with you as we reflect on the past year’s achievements and look ahead to a future filled with even greater possibilities!

5:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. – Formal Program & Dinner
Cocktail Attire – Valet Available
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City

This year we will be honoring the following community volunteers:

Cathy Gritts, Emerging Leaders Pinnacle Award
Heather Scott, Ray Ackerman Leadership Award
Dan Straughan, John & Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award
Sherri Lance, Richard H. Clements Lifetime Achievement Award


Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors:

PARKING:

We look forward to welcoming you to the 24th Annual United Way Gala on Friday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m.! To ensure a smooth arrival and departure, we’ve provided parking instructions for the evening.
  • For Valet or Drop-Off: Please enter through the north gate if you’re using valet services or dropping off guests.
  • For Self-Parking: Please use the west gate to self-park.
Oklahoma City Police officers will be on-site to direct traffic along 63rd Street and Grand Boulevard. Once you enter the lot, our parking attendants will guide you to available spaces.
Shuttles will be available for those who choose to self-park, and an east overflow lot will also be open for additional parking.
Both the north and west gates will be open for departure at the end of the evening.
We appreciate your cooperation and can’t wait to celebrate with you! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. See you soon!