Friday, October 18, 2024
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
6:30 - 10:00 pm | 8:30 pm Hybrid Program
Honoring Kristina Bouweiri with the 2024 Community Leadership Award
Black Tie Affair | Cocktail Reception & Elegant Seated Dinner
Silent and Live Auctions | Virtual Attendance Options
Join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia on Friday, October 18th at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner for the 2024 Raise the Region Gala.
The Community Foundation will welcome hundredes of the region’s business, philanthropic, public, civic, and community leaders to this signature, black-tie event that serves as a celebration of the power of local philanthropy.
Help the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia build a community that works for everyone.
Join Us! Tickets & Sponsorships Support the Auction
About the 2024 Community Leadership Award Honoree
A pillar of the Gala celebration each year is the Community Leadership Award, presented annually for outstanding community service and dedication to improving the quality of life for all Northern Virginians. This year’s award will be presented to Kristina Bouweiri, President & CEO of Reston Limousine, the largest luxury transportation provider in the Washington DC area.With over 230 vehicles and 335 employees, her innovative strategies drive growth. Committed to philanthropy, she has facilitated more than $1.5 million in donated transportation to charities. As a board member of influential organizations like Enterprising Woman Magazine, she empowers women entrepreneurs. Her global perspective, born from living in Japan, Brazil, and other countries, enriches her leadership. A graduate of George Washington University, she speaks multiple languages and champions education and children’s welfare initiatives. Kristina's legacy embodies entrepreneurial success, philanthropy, and community leadership.
2024 Raise the Region Gala Sponsors
Challenge Sponsor
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's Board of Directors, led by K. Paul SinghCommunity Leadership Sponsors
Claude Moore Charitable FoundationJohn and Nina Troups Charitable Fund
Auction Sponsor
Truist WealthProgram Sponsor
Reston Limousine, Kristina BouweiriCommunity Resilience Sponsors
Scott A. and Phyllis P. Crabtree Family FoundationThe Shrivastava Family
Centerpiece Sponsor
Monument Wealth ManagementPhoto Engagement Sponsor
Washington GasCupcake Sponsor
Georgetown CupcakesMedia Partner
InsideNovaPrint Partner
Grassroot Communication
Video Partner
Striking MediaWine Partner
Walsh Family WinesCommunity Empowerment Sponsors
Avison YoungBank of America
BCT - The Community's Bank
Lou and Wendy Brown
Credence Management Solutions LLC
Inova
Robert and Pamela Kipps
Paul and Julia Leslie
Helaine Weissman / PBMares, LLP and Mike Benoudiz
Community Impact Sponsors
Capitol Financial Consultants / Josh StillmanCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cordia by Cherry Bekaert
Frances Craig
Dominion Energy
Eileen Ellsworth and Cathy Lange
Employment Enterprises, Inc.
George Mason University's Costello College of Business
Goldman Sachs
Loren and Birgit Hershey
Hilton Global Foundation
Holland & Knight
Immigrant Businesswomen Circle
Cheryl Janey and Michael Calhoun
KippsDeSanto & Co.
KiwiTech / Anita Gupta
Mason Investment Advisory Services
NOVA Parks
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman P.C.
Meera and Shankar Pillai
Telos
UVA Health
Community Giving Sponsors
BrandMirrorFairfax County Economic Development Authority
George Mason University Foundation
Jason Howell Company
KME.digital
Modera Wealth Management, LLC
NOVA Foundation
Amy Wells Mackay
Additional Support Provided By
The 123 ClubThe Blackthorn Foundation
David and Amy Bosserman Charitable Fund
Robert Eisiminger
McCandlish Lillard
Fredrick D. and Karen G. Schaufeld Family Foundation
PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families
The Reynolds Family Charitable Fund
Jim and Elaine Tholen
Washington Workplace
William Glenn Yarborough, Jr.
Individual tickets are $350. Sponsorships start at $1,000 and include visibility throughout the year and during the event.
Sponsorships & Tickets
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