2025 Washington DC Awards Gala
The SOAR! Board of Directors cordially invite you to the
39th Annual Washington DC Awards Gala
Let’s Celebrate!
Friday, November 7, 2025
Reception 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm
TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP | DONATE TO SUPPORT THE DINNER
HONORING:
2025 FATHER BOB BROWN, OSFS GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD
Dennis J. Dee
Executive Director, Father McKenna Center
Dennis J. Dee was named Executive Director of The Father McKenna Center in January 2024….Read more.
2025 SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL AWARD
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. (LAOH)
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. (LAOH) is an Irish American Catholic Women’s Organization established in 1894….Read more.
2025 SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON AWARD
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy
Archbishop of Washington
Robert Cardinal McElroy was appointed by Pope Francis in 2025 to serve as the eighth Archbishop of Washington….Read more.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Christiano, Director of Special Events at events@soar-usa.org.
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