Annual Fundraiser
The Annual Gala is a tradition that started in 2003. Since its inception, this event has raised over $3,000,000 to fund critical programs and opportunities for UA students and alumni. Take a look below for historical information and photos from past events!
2022 — A Legendary Evening
Honorary Co-Chairs Chairs: Reggie Sanders and George Brett
2021 — GalaFest
Event Chairs: Erika & David Dickey
2020 — We’ve Gone Platinum – Our 1st Ever Virtual Gala
Event Chairs: Pete Lacy & Byron White (’04)
Honorary Chairs: Ellen and Irv Robinson
2019 — UA Works!
Event Chairs: Laura and James Threatt
2018 — Blue Ribbon/Red Carpet
Event Chair: Nicole Jacobs-Silvey
Honorary Chairs: Jenny and John Isenberg, Ann and Tom Isenberg
2017 – One for the History Books
Event Chair: Maura Landers
Honorary Chairs: Shirley and Barnett Helzberg
2016 – Passport to Success
Event Chair: Nancy Valentine
Honorary Chairs: Vicki and Bill Reisler
2015 – College Graduation Gala
Event Chairs: Jamie and Bush Helzberg
Honorary Chair: Ann Dickinson
2014 – Blue Bayou
Event Chairs: Molly Maxwell and Megan Thornberry
Honorary Chairs: Carla and Danny O’Neill
2013 – Blue Hawaii
Event Chairs: Sonya Nutter and Kristen Trigg
Honorary Chairs: Teresa and Frank White
2012 – BBQ & Blue Jeans
Event Chairs: Jamie Berg, Cathy Schultz, and Mindy Wilson
Honorary Chairs: Michelle and Peter deSilva
2011 – Disco Ball
Event Chairs: Joyce Hrinya and Laurie Ingram
Honorary Chairs: Matt and Melissa Rubel
2010 – An Evening at the Sapphire Club
Event Chair: Ellen Darling
Honorary Chairs: Fred & Shirley Pryor
2009 – Blues Brothers Bash
Event Chairs: Wendy Burcham, Laura Greenbaum & Jackie Johnson
Honorary Chairs: Tom & Mary Bloch
2008 – Once in a Blue Moon
Event Chairs: Gayle Krigel & Vicki Reisler
Honorary Chairs: Bobby & Jackee Epsten
2007 – House of Blue Lights
Event Chair: Lynne Brown
Honorary Chairs: John & Joanne Bluford
2006 – Enchantment Under the Sea
Event Chair: Laurie Ingram
Honorary Chair: Julia Irene Kauffman
2005 – Back to the Prom
Event Chairs: Mary Bloch & Gail Cluen
2004 – Visions of Blue
Event Chair: Mary Bloch
2003 – Shades of Blue
Event Chair: Mary Bloch
Annual Fundraiser
The Annual Gala is a tradition that started in 2003. Since its inception, this event has raised over $3,000,000 to fund critical programs and opportunities for UA students and alumni. Take a look below for historical information and photos from past events!
2022 — A Legendary Evening 4/9/2022
Honorary Co-Chairs Chairs: Reggie Sanders and George Brett
2021 — GalaFest
Event Chairs: Erika & David Dickey
2020 — We’ve Gone Platinum – Our 1st Ever Virtual Gala
Event Chairs: Pete Lacy & Byron White (’04)
Honorary Chairs: Ellen and Irv Robinson
2019 — UA Works!
Event Chairs: Laura and James Threatt
2018 — Blue Ribbon/Red Carpet
Event Chair: Nicole Jacobs-Silvey
Honorary Chairs: Jenny and John Isenberg, Ann and Tom Isenberg
2017 – One for the History Books
Event Chair: Maura Landers
Honorary Chairs: Shirley and Barnett Helzberg
2016 – Passport to Success
Event Chair: Nancy Valentine
Honorary Chairs: Vicki and Bill Reisler
2015 – College Graduation Gala
Event Chairs: Jamie and Bush Helzberg
Honorary Chair: Ann Dickinson
2014 – Blue Bayou
Event Chairs: Molly Maxwell and Megan Thornberry
Honorary Chairs: Carla and Danny O’Neill
2013 – Blue Hawaii
Event Chairs: Sonya Nutter and Kristen Trigg
Honorary Chairs: Teresa and Frank White
2012 – BBQ & Blue Jeans
Event Chairs: Jamie Berg, Cathy Schultz, and Mindy Wilson
Honorary Chairs: Michelle and Peter deSilva
2011 – Disco Ball
Event Chairs: Joyce Hrinya and Laurie Ingram
Honorary Chairs: Matt and Melissa Rubel
2010 – An Evening at the Sapphire Club
Event Chair: Ellen Darling
Honorary Chairs: Fred & Shirley Pryor
2009 – Blues Brothers Bash
Event Chairs: Wendy Burcham, Laura Greenbaum & Jackie Johnson
Honorary Chairs: Tom & Mary Bloch
2008 – Once in a Blue Moon
Event Chairs: Gayle Krigel & Vicki Reisler
Honorary Chairs: Bobby & Jackee Epsten
2007 – House of Blue Lights
Event Chair: Lynne Brown
Honorary Chairs: John & Joanne Bluford
2006 – Enchantment Under the Sea
Event Chair: Laurie Ingram
Honorary Chair: Julia Irene Kauffman
2005 – Back to the Prom
Event Chairs: Mary Bloch & Gail Cluen
2004 – Visions of Blue
Event Chair: Mary Bloch
2003 – Shades of Blue
Event Chair: Mary Bloch
