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Sign up to be a Luminary of the Year Champion
For over 40 years, the Brain Injury Association of America has provided vital resources, support, and advocacy for the brain injury community—advancing research and legislation to improve lives. But this work isn’t possible without the dedication of Champions.
Luminary of the Year Champion candidates will be supported by BIAA staff in several ways throughout their fundraising campaign, such as having access to streamlined online tools that will allow them to easily share their story, upload photos, share fundraising updates, and reach out to their networks.
Candidates can also secure sponsorship for the campaign from their employers, vendors, or clients; host fundraising events; and participate in physical challenges. If their company or friends and family purchase a table, the funds raised by their table through the auction and raise the paddle will also be counted towards their total.
The fundraising totals will be announced from the stage at the end of the night. The highest total will become a Luminary of the Year Champion!
With BIAA’s guidance and your drive, you’re not just fundraising – you’re building a lasting impact.
| Luminary of the Year – D.C. | Luminary of the Year – Texas |
| November 14, 2025, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. | October 10, 2025, at the Crystal Ballroom in Houston, Texas. |
| Sign up here to compete to be a Washington, D.C. Luminary Champion. | Sign up here to compete to be a Texas Luminary Champion. |
| Access the toolkit for the Washington, D.C. event for fundraising tips and resources. | Access the toolkit for the Texas event for fundraising tips and resources. |
| Learn more about how you can be a sponsor for the Washington, D.C. event here. | Learn more about how you can be a sponsor for the Texas event here. |
| Questions? Contact Kelly Garman at kgarman@biausa.org or (703) 202-0855 ext. 855. | Questions? Contact Melissa Nicewarner Daly at mnicewarnerdaly@biausa.org. |