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A view of the audience at the 2024 Advocacy Awards

Sponsorships | Advocacy Awards

Easterseals relies on generous organizations and individuals to support the Advocacy Awards and advance our mission.

Join Easterseals DC MD VA as we honor advocates who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for veterans, military families, children and adults with disabilities, and low-income families.

Please contact Abby Cikanovich at acikanovich@eseal.org if you would like information about becoming a sponsor.

Why Sponsor? 

Sponsorship at the Advocacy Awards guarantees your organization will receive visibility among some of the national capital region’s top leaders in business, the military, and government.

  • One of Washington, DC’s premier networking events.
  • An engaged audience: We’ve raised more than $8 million to fund critical Easterseals programs.
  • Join A-list celebrities and dignitaries!
  • Help support Easterseals' work to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all children and adults in our communities, including people with disabilities and military backgrounds.

Veteran & Military Family Champion

Easterseals DC MD VA is grateful to Fenway Summer for their support. Their investment helps us empower veterans and military families to achieve wellness and prosperity. 

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Independence Sponsors

The Bruhn Morris Family Foundation

John Finneran

Gracia & Joe Martore

Peter Schnall

The Warden Family

Advocate Sponsors

The KL Goldberg Family

The Portman Family

Empowerment Sponsors

Barbara & Steve Buck

Kim Clark Pakstys & Chris Pakstys

Rob Finnegan

Margaret & Amias Gerety

Jenny & Bob Kottler

Nancy & Doug Todd

The Young Family

Opportunity Sponsors

Scott Barton

Frank Borchert

Bobbie & Bill Killberg

Melissa McSherry

Marcy Schwab

Eric Schweikert & Lynne O'Connor

Amy & Mike Sklaire

Dignity Sponsors

BDO USA

Jean Brown & Carlos Rivera

Pete Deoudes

Maria Fisher & Charles Fendig

Lynn & Jonathan Horowitch

Dorena & John Toomer

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A Few of Our Previous Guests

Actor Gary Sinise speaks to the audience at the 2013 Advocacy Awards
Actor and advocate for military veterans Gary Sinise, a member of Easterseals DC MD VA's Honorary Board, appeared at the 2013 Advocacy Awards.
News anchor Tom Brokaw speaks to the crowd at the 2013 Advocacy Awards
Honored journalist and author of "The Greatest Generation" Tom Brokaw joined the Advocacy Awards in 2013.
The honorees of the 2025 Advocacy Awards pose with the Easterseals DC MD VA president
Honorees of the 2025 Advocacy Awards pose with Easterseals DC MD VA President Jon Horowitch (second from left). From left to right: Ernest LaMont Greer, representing award recipient Greenberg Traurig; Mrs. Amy Mingus and General James J. Mingus; and Dave Hoppe.
Elizabeth Dole, Robin and Tom Portman, Juliet Rizzo, and others celebrate at the 2023 Advocacy Awards
The Honorable Elizabeth Dole (far left) joined the gala in 2023, when award recipients included Robin and Tom Portman (center, back row).
Chef Robert Irvine prepares dessert at the 2017 Advocacy Awards
Chef Robert Irvine, a member of Easterseals DC MD VA's Honorary Board, prepares dessert for attendees at the Advocacy Awards in 2017.
Rosalynn Carter and John Travolta converse at the 2016 Advocacy Awards
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter chats with actor John Travolta at the 2016 Advocacy Awards.
  1. Actor and advocate for military veterans Gary Sinise, a member of Easterseals DC MD VA's Honorary Board, appeared at the 2013 Advocacy Awards.
  2. Honored journalist and author of "The Greatest Generation" Tom Brokaw joined the Advocacy Awards in 2013.
  3. Honorees of the 2025 Advocacy Awards pose with Easterseals DC MD VA President Jon Horowitch (second from left). From left to right: Ernest LaMont Greer, representing award recipient Greenberg Traurig; Mrs. Amy Mingus and General James J. Mingus; and Dave Hoppe.
  4. The Honorable Elizabeth Dole (far left) joined the gala in 2023, when award recipients included Robin and Tom Portman (center, back row).
  5. Chef Robert Irvine, a member of Easterseals DC MD VA's Honorary Board, prepares dessert for attendees at the Advocacy Awards in 2017.
  6. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter chats with actor John Travolta at the 2016 Advocacy Awards.