Applause! Gala
Applause! Gala 2025
The Curtain Rises on a New Era
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 | 5PM – 10PM
Honorary Chair: Sally Pope
A spectacular evening honoring the remarkable individuals who champion arts and education within our community.
2025 Applause Gala! Honorees
Visionary Award: Michael Kruke
Humanitarian: Jan and Tom Lewis
Woman Who Cares: Catherine Tuton
Lifetime Achievement: Fred and Jami Pryor
Angel of Our Art: Jeff and Nancy Werner
Men of Character: Jay Franke and David Herro
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Together, we are building a brighter, more creative future!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
VISIONARIES – $100,000+
Sally and William A. Pope
Carole and Arte Moreno, Moreno Family Foundation
Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson
Garcia Family Foundation
Rob Walton Foundation
EXECUTIVES- $50,000+
Jay Franke and Jeff Herro
DIRECTORS – $25,000+
Budd and Laurie Florkiewicz
Jackson Family Foundation
Jami and Fred Pryor
Jamie Hormel
John and Sonia Breslow
Lavinia Family Foundation
Read Family Foundation
DESIGNERS- $20,000+
Pat McKennon
Artists- $15,000+
Cullum Homes
Dan and Dawna Calderone
Dee Dee and Ken Vecchione
Enterprise Bank and Trust
Gary L. Gephart, TPTC Board Treasurer
James and Catherine Tuton
Jan and Tom Lewis, T.W. Lewis Foundation
Jeff and Nancy Werner
Martha and Wally Henkel
Meghan Cox, Impact Advocacy Group
Nancy Hanley Eriksson and Ron Eriksson
Rose and Harry Papp
Rose Law Group
Salt River Project
Valley Toyota Dealers
PATRONS – $10,000+
Ed Robson and Karrin Taylor Robson
Jacquie and Bennett Dorrance
R Entertainment
SUPPORTERS – $5,000+
Avery Lane
Brian Guzman
Dick and Linda Warren
Diversified Commercial Capital
Erica Brinker
James and Carol Hebets
Janet Havill
Jim and Flower Manley
Josh Nisbet, Deloitte
Michael Giavanti and Troy Hass
Mick Levin, P.L.C.
Midfirst Bank
Stephane Fitch
Terry and Sara Lee, Lee Family Foundation
Versant Capital Management
