The Best Buddies Miami Gala Returns to Mana Wynwood
A night of purpose, community, and celebration.
Nov 11, 2025 · 1 Minute Read 
The 27th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala & Champion of the Year returns this Saturday, November 15, 2025, to Mana Wynwood Convention Center, uniting business leaders, political dignitaries, sports figures, and celebrities for a powerful evening of celebration and impact.
Limited to just 850 guests, the Gala will feature a gourmet dinner, entertainment, and a world-class auction with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, fine art, exclusive vacations, and sporting events. Proceeds from the evening will directly support Best Buddies’ mission — creating friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The night will also honor the 2025 Champion of the Year Candidates, a group of passionate advocates competing to raise funds and awareness for the Best Buddies mission. Each of these individuals has dedicated their time and effort to promoting inclusion and empowering those with IDD — with one earning the title of Best Buddies Champion of the Year during the Gala celebration. Capping off the evening, guests will enjoy a special musical performance by Ashanti & Ja Rule, following the Champion of the Year announcement.
To learn more or support this year’s fundraising efforts, visit bestbuddies.org. For more upcoming events at Mana Wynwood, visit manawynwood.com.
