Gourmet Gala will had 52 Members of Congress compete as Congressional Chefs, serving their favorite hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Sponsor representatives will serve as their sous-chefs. The Congressional Chef recipes are judged with awards given for six categories of achievement. The event attracted more than 105 sponsors, over 650 guests, and raised more than $1.5 million for March of Dimes!
Congratulations to all of our 2025 award recipients below!
Platinum
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
National Building Museum
440 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
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For additional details or information please contact Tina Cavucci.
We're honored to collaborate with our volunteer leaders on the 43rd Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. The hard work and dedication of our co-chairs will take the 2025 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.
2025 Event Leadership
Honorary co-chairs
Senator Katie Britt and Mr. Wesley Britt, Alabama
Senator Chris Coons and Mrs. Annie Coons, Delaware
Representative Madeleine Dean and Mr. PJ Cunnane, Pennsylvania
Representative August Pfluger and Mrs. Camille Pfluger, Texas
Gala co-chairs
Austin Burnes, Abbott
Danielle Burr, McKinsey & Company
Whitney VanMeter
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 while also gaining brand visibility through various sponsor benefits.
For 2025 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tina Cavucci
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Thank you for joining us at the 43rd Annual Gourmet Gala on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the National Building Museum.
Easiest Preparation
Rep. Bob Latta and Dr. Marcia Latta, Scrumptious Peach Crisp
Hometown Hero
Rep. Rick Allen and Mrs. Robin Allen, The Masters Pimento Cheese
Healthiest Recipe
Rep. Steven Horsford, Trinidad Curry Chicken and Rice
View photos from the 2025 event here!
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, education, and advocacy, and provide programs and services so that every family can have the best possible start. Since 1938, we’ve built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family.
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Representative Robert Aderholt and Mrs. Caroline Aderholt, Alabama * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Rick Allen and Mrs. Robin Allen, Georgia *
Representative Nanette Barragán, California
Representative Aaron Bean and Mrs. Abby Bean, Florida
Representative Joyce Beatty, Ohio
Representative Ami Bera and Miss Sydra Bera, California
Representative Stephanie Bice, Oklahoma
Representative Sanford D. Bishop and Mrs. Vivian Bishop, Georgia * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Salud Carbajal, California
Representative Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Florida
Senator John Cornyn and Mrs. Sandy Cornyn, Texas * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Senator John Fetterman and Mrs. Gisele Fetterman, Pennsylvania
Senator Ruben Gallego and Mrs. Sydney Barron Gallego, Arizona (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Laura Gillen, New York
Representative Dan Goldman and Mrs. Corinne Goldman, New York
Representative Jimmy Gomez, California
Senator Bill Hagerty and Mrs. Chrissy Hagerty, Tennessee (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Steven Horsford, Nevada
Representative Chrissy Houlahan and Mr. Bart Houlahan, Pennsylvania
Representative Val Hoyle and Ms. Kwani Marcellay, Oregon
Representative Richard Hudson and Mrs. Renee Hudson, North Carolina * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Kevin Kiley and Mrs. Chelsee Kiley, California
Senator Angus S. King, Maine *
Representative Greg Landsman and Mrs. Sarah Landsman, Ohio
Senator James Lankford and Mrs. Cindy Lankford, Oklahoma
Representative Bob Latta and Dr. Marcia Latta, Ohio *
Representative Laurel Lee, Florida
Representative Ryan Mackenzie and Mrs. Chloe Mackenzie, Pennsylvania
Representative John W. Mannion, New York
Representative Sarah McBride, Delaware
Representative Jennifer McClellan, Virginia
Representative John McGuire and Mrs. Tracy McGuire, Virginia
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., Iowa
Representative Barry Moore and Mrs. Heather Moore, Alabama
Representative Greg Murphy, MD and Mrs. Wendy Murphy, North Carolina
Representative Jay Obernolte and Mrs. Heather Obernolte, California
Representative Johnny Olszewski and Mrs. Marisa Olszewski, Maryland
Senator Alex Padilla and Mrs. Angela Padilla, California
Senator Gary Peters and Mrs. Colleen Ochoa Peters, Michigan * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Senator Jim Risch and Mrs. Vicki Risch, Idaho *
Representative John Rose and Mrs. Chelsea Rose, Tennessee
Representative Kim Schrier, M.D., Washington
Representative Bobby Scott, Virginia
Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott, Florida (Chair Emeritus Council)
Senator Tim Scott and Mrs. Mindy Scott, South Carolina *
Representative Keith Self and Mrs. Tracy Self, Texas
Representative Adrian Smith and Mrs. Andrea Smith, Nebraska * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Marlin Stutzman and Mrs. Christy Stutzman, Indiana
Representative Eric Swalwell and Mrs. Brittany Swalwell, California
Representative Mike Thompson and Mrs. Jan Thompson, California * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Representative Marc Veasey and Mrs. Tonya Veasey, Texas * (Chair Emeritus Council)
Thank you to our 2025 Congressional Chefs
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Thank you to the Bernardo Family for sharing their mission story with us. To learn more about their journey, listen to their story here.
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Judge's Choice
Rep. Adrian Smith and Mrs. Andrea McDaniel Smith, Pork Ribs
Best Presentation
Rep. Bobby Scott, Cream of Crab Soup
People's Choice
Rep. Laura Gillen, Gruyere Rounds Appetizer
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