Avondale Heritage of Excellence Awards Gala
May 16, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Cincinnati Zoo Elephant Trek: 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 Get Directions
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Avondale Heritage of Excellence Awards Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Avondale Heritage of Excellence Awards Gala, a signature celebration of unity, culture, and community impact, presented by the Avondale Development Corporation.
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 6PM - 10PM
Location: Cincinnati Zoo – Overlook at Elephant Trek, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
“After 5 Cocktail” attire
Cincinnati, OH - Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Avondale Heritage of Excellence Awards Gala, a signature celebration of unity, culture, and community impact, presented by the Avondale Development Corporation.
✨ Individual tickets are now available for $100 each—gather your friends and colleagues and come together for a night of inspiration, celebration, and support for a great cause!
Attire: “After 5PM Cocktail”
What to Expect:
- 🎶 Live entertainment from surprise guests
- 🍴 Food by the bite from top local vendors
- 🍸 Signature cocktails specially curated for the evening
- 🎟️ Exciting raffles and a silent auction featuring exclusive items
- 🏆 A heartwarming award ceremony honoring local excellence and leadership
- 💬 A chance to connect with friends, colleagues, and changemakers in the community
Honoring Excellence: The evening will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations through four distinguished awards:
- 🏆 Russell E. Hairston Heritage of Black Excellence Award – Outstanding Leadership
- 🙌 Dedicated Hands! Award – Avondale Resident Volunteer of the Year
- 💼 Impact Avondale! Award – Small Business or Grassroots Organization of the Year
- 💰 Show Me the Money! Award – Funder of the Year
- 🛠️Bricks & Mortar! Award – Developer of the Year
Premier Platinum Sponsors: Cincinnati Zoo & Fifth Third Bank