Past Achieve Galas
Check out highlights from past Achieve Galas!
Achieve Gala 2025
Achieve Gala 2025 was a night filled with music and joy, with student entertainment performances from the Denver South High School drumline and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy theatre group, performing the song “C’Mon Everybody” from the All Shook Up Musical.
We also sang along during a special duet performance featuring a 4th grade student from Asbury Elementary School and a senior student from George Washington High School.
Lastly, we wrapped up the evening by watching DPS Superintendent, Dr. Alex Marrero join the Grant Beacon Middle School Band on stage for an exciting musical performance to the song Dedication Fanfare, by Carol Brittin Chambers.
Fundraising Impact
Thank you again for joining the fun and inspiration at our Achieve Gala. Together we raised more than $945,000 in support of DPS students and schools. To further support and make a difference in the lives of our students, donate today to help us ensure our students become to leaders and societal contributors we need.
Honorees
The evening was extra special as we honored Grand Peaks as our Community Champion awardee, as well as Kedibona Ochs, an inspiring DPS educator at Northfield High School.
Thank you Achieve Gala 2025 Co-Chairs!
Kourtny Garrett and Adeeb Khan
Live Auction
Congratulations to all of our Live Auction winners at Achieve Gala 2025!
A Tropical Getaway with Inspirato
A Weekend in Las Vegas
A Denver Sports Package
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Event Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Centerpiece Sponsor
Change-Maker Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Valedictorian Sponsor
Drumline Sponsor
Storyteller Sponsor
Student Speaker Sponsor
Matching Gift Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsor
Head of Class Sponsor
Head of Class Sponsor
Head of Class Sponsor
Achieve Gala 2024
Achieve Gala 2024 was a night filled with music and joy, with student entertainment performances from the Denver School of the Arts, our student emcee Jaci with an amazing song performance and a special speech with student emcee Charlotte and her friend Tyjuan. We wrapped up the evening by dancing along with the Northfield High School Dance Team and special guest, DPS Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero.
Fundraising Impact
Thank you again for joining the fun and inspiration at our Achieve Gala. Together we raised more than $815,000 in support of DPS students and schools. To further support and make a difference in the lives of our students, donate today to help us ensure our students become to leaders and societal contributors we need.
Honorees
The evening was extra special as we honored former DPS Foundation Board Member and current President & CEO of Mile High United Way, Christine Benero for her longtime dedication to DPS students and schools, as well as Fabiola Lozada Hernández, a Bilingual Special Education Teacher at Valdez Elementary School.
Thank you Achieve Gala 2024 Co-Chairs!
From left to right: Stephen Brackett, Deana Perlmutter, Michael Niyompong, and Angela Baier