Past Achieve Galas
Check out highlights from past Achieve Galas!
Achieve Gala 2025
Achieve Gala 2026
Achieve Gala 2026 brought together a record-breaking number of attendees to celebrate DPS students, educators and families around this year’s theme, A Community of Possibility: In School and Beyond.
Throughout the evening, students took center stage through performances, stories and reflections that highlighted their talents and experiences. The evening featured the Montbello High School drumline, Skinner Middle School Choir, George Washington High School Elite Patriot Dance Team, Bryant-Webster School’s mariachi band and North High School students performing a selection from Suffs: The Musical. Student emcees Maggie and Diego also helped guide the evening’s program.
It was a powerful reminder of what is possible when our community comes together in support of students.
Watch the Recap Video
Student Artwork at Achieve Gala
Explore a preview of student artwork featured at this year’s Achieve Gala. During the reception, guests will experience an expanded showcase of 30 pieces created by students from East High School, North High School, South High School, Skinner Middle School, and Marie L. Greenwood Early-8 School—highlighting creativity and expression across Denver Public Schools.
Featured Live Auction Items
Congratulations to all of our Live Auction winners at Achieve Gala 2026!
Calling all Denver sports fans! Experience the energy of game day across the city with this incredible lineup of Denver’s top teams, including the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, Avalanche, Rapids, Summit FC, and Mammoth. From suite seating to on-field access and signed memorabilia, this is the ultimate way to experience Denver sports.
What’s included:
- Colorado Avalanche: Eighteen (18) private suite tickets to a 2026–2027 season game, including food, beverages, and four (4) parking passes
- Denver Broncos: Two (2) suite tickets with food and beverages included for a mutually agreed upon 2026 home game
- Denver Nuggets: Four (4) lower bowl tickets to a 2026–2027 season game, including a parking pass and an autographed memorabilia item with certificate of authenticity
- Denver Summit FC: Two (2) tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2026 home game
- Colorado Rockies: Four (4) tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2026 home game, four (4) on-field batting practice passes, plus a memorabilia package
- Colorado Rapids: Four (4) tickets to a 2026 home game plus four (4) on-field pre-game warmup passes
- Colorado Mammoth: Four (4) tickets to a 2026–2027 season game
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this travel experience—featuring a luxury getaway and a local staycation.
What’s Included:
- 2 Night Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
- Two First-Class United Airlines flight vouchers – First Class (class JN) usable to anywhere in the US48, Alaska, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, & Central America
- One-night staycation at Limelight Denver Hotel
Enjoy a luxury getaway experience made possible through Inspirato for Good, with the opportunity to travel to stunning destinations like Punta de Mita, Mexico and beyond.
What’s Included:
- Four-night luxury getaway in destinations such as Punta de Mita, Fort Lauderdale, Rosemary Beach, or St. Simons Island
- Accommodations for 4–6 guests
- 2–3 bedroom luxury residence (varies by destination)
- Inspirato five-star signature service, including daily housekeeping, on-site concierge, and pre-trip planning
- Exclusive one-time access to the Inspirato Portfolio (annual Club membership valued at $15,000)
- One year to book and travel
Thank You to Our Generous Partners
These live auction experiences are made possible through donated items from our community partners. Their contributions help support opportunities for Denver Public Schools students and educators.
Special thanks to United Airlines, Sage Hospitality, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ent Credit Union now becoming Wings Credit Union, Denver Summit FC, and Carmon Hicks for their contributions to this year’s Achieve Gala Live Auction.
Fundraising Impact
Thank you for joining us for Achieve Gala 2026! Together, we raised more than $1 million in support of DPS students, educators and families. Your support helps create opportunities for students to thrive in school and beyond. Continue making an impact by donating today and helping strengthen school communities across Denver Public Schools.
Honorees
The evening was extra special as we honored four outstanding honorees: Denver Broncos Foundation, recipient of the Achieve Award; Gary Community Ventures, recipient of the Community Partner Award; Victoria Scott-Haynes, recipient of the DPS Alumni Award; and Dre Calloway of John F. Kennedy High School, recipient of the DPS Educator Award.
Thank you Achieve Gala 2026 Co-Chairs!
From left to right: Tyler Loy & Beth Loy and Amanda Gurr & Steve Gurr
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
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Head of Class Sponsor
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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