2023 Gourmet Gala was a huge success. We had over 35 members of Congress who competed as Celebrity Chefs, serving their favorite hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinks. Sponsor representatives served as their Sous Chefs. The Celebrity Chef recipes were judged with awards given for six categories of achievement. The event attracted more than 90 sponsors, more than 600 guests, and raised a record-breaking $1.37 million for March of Dimes.
Congratulations to all of our 2023 award recipients below!
Presenting
Platinum
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6 p.m.
National Building Museum
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 22202
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For additional details or information please contact Tina Cavucci.
We're honored to collaborate with our volunteer leaders on the 41st Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. The hard work and dedication of our co-chairs took the 2023 event to new heights. March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team who helped to make this event possible.
2023 Event Leadership
Honorary co-chairs
Julie Ferguson, Georgia
Sydney Gallego, Arizona
Ann Scott, Florida
John Bessler, Minnesota
Finance co-chairs
Nicole Collier, P&G
Bruce Harris, Walmart
Whitney VanMeter, UPS
March of Dimes Gourmet Gala unites those who share a demonstrated commitment to the health of our nation's moms and babies. Sponsors will be given a unique and exclusive opportunity to connect with members of Congress through a series of culinary themed events.
For 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Kate Leib
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Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the 2023 Gourmet Gala! We’re excited to have the 42nd Annual Gourmet Gala on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the National Building Museum.
Judge's Choice
Spicy Kale Soup, Rep. Sanford Bishop, Jr. and Mrs. Vivian Bishop
People's Choice
Beatty’s Mix, Roll & Pop (in your mouth) Meatballs!, Rep. Joyce Beatty
Healthiest Recipe
Shrimp Fried Quinoa, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Hometown Hero
Pennsylvania 6th Mushroom Bourguignon, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Best Presentation
Idaho Potato Mashtini Bar, Senator Jim Risch and Mrs. Vicki Risch
Easiest Preparation
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip, Rep. Richard Hudson and Mrs. Renee Hudson
View photos from the 2023 event here!
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
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Representative Robert Aderholt & Mrs. Caroline Aderholt, Alabama – Legacy Chef
Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, California
Representative Rick Allen & Mrs. Robin Allen, Georgia – Legacy Chef
Representative Nanette Barragán, California
Representative Joyce Beatty, Ohio
Representative Ami Bera, California
Representative Gus Bilirakis, Florida
Representative Sanford Bishop & Mrs. Vivian Bishop, Georgia – Legacy Chef
Representative Salud Carbajal & Mrs. Gina Gonzales-Carbajal, California – Legacy Chef
Representative Buddy Carter, Georgia
Senator Bob Casey & Mrs. Terese Casey, Pennsylvania – Legacy Chef
Senator John Cornyn & Mrs. Sandy Cornyn, Texas – Legacy Chef
Representative J. Luis Correa, California
Representative John Garamendi & Mrs. Patricia Garamendi, California
Representative Jimmy Gomez, California
Senator Bill Hagerty & Mrs. Chrissy Hagerty, Tennessee
Representative Ashley Hinson, Iowa
Representative Steven Horsford, Nevada
Representative Chrissy Houlahan & Ms. Suzy Jampoler, Pennsylvania
Representative Val Hoyle & Mr. David Martinez, Oregon
Representative Richard Hudson & Mrs. Renee Hudson, North Carolina
Representative Bill Johnson & Mrs. LeeAnn Johnson, Ohio – Legacy Chef
Representative Robin Kelly, Illinois
Representative Jen Kiggans, Virginia
Senator Angus S. King, Maine – Legacy chef
Representative Doug Lamborn & Mrs. Jeanie Lamborn, Colorado – Legacy Chef
Representative Robert Latta & Dr. Marcia Latta, Ohio – Legacy Chef
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández, New Mexico
Representative Laurel Lee, Florida
Representative Jennifer McClellan, Virginia
Representative Barry Moore & Mrs. Heather Moore, Alabama
Representative Ralph Norman & Mrs. Elaine Norman, South Carolina
Senator Rand Paul & Mrs. Kelley Paul, Kentucky
Senator Gary Peters & Mrs. Colleen Ochoa Peters, Michigan – Legacy Chef
Senator Jim Risch & Mrs. Vicki Risch, Idaho – Legacy Chef
Representative Andrea Salinas & Mr. Chris Ramey, Oregon
Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Louisiana – Legacy Chef
Senator Tim Scott, South Carolina – Legacy Chef
Representative Mike Thompson, California – Legacy Chef
Representative Marc Veasey, Texas – Legacy Chef
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida
Thank you to our 2023 participating Congressional Chefs!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Thank you to the Kinling Family for sharing their mission story with us. To learn more about their journey you can hear their story here.
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AWARD
Benefactor
As of 4/26/2023
Patron
Senator Rick and Mrs. Ann Scott
Mr. Tom and Mrs. Pat O’Halleran
To view the recipes from participating chefs, click here for our virtual cookbook.