Gourmet Gala will have more than 40 members of Congress who compete as Congressional Chefs, serving their favorite hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinks. Sponsor representatives serve as their Sous Chefs. The Congressional Chef recipes are judged with awards given for six categories of achievement. The event will attract more than 90 sponsors, more than 600 guests, and raise money for March of Dimes.
Congratulations to all of our 2023 award recipients below!
Platinum
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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 42nd Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. The hard work and dedication of our co-chairs took the 2024 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.
2024 Event Leadership
Honorary co-chairs
Senator Mark Warner and Mrs. Lisa Collis, Virginia
Senator Bill and Mrs. Chrissy Hagerty, Tennessee
Congressman Jimmy Gomez and Mrs. Mary Hodge, California
Congressman Adrian and Mrs. Andrea McDaniel Smith, Nebraska
Gala co-chairs
Nicole Collier, P&G
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 Tina Cavucci
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We’re excited to have the 42nd Annual Gourmet Gala on Wednesday, May 15, 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 and Mrs. Caroline Aderholt, Alabama – Chair Emeritus Council (Legacy Chef 19 years)
Representative Rick Allen and Mrs. Robin Allen, Georgia (Legacy Chef 7 years)
Representative Nanette Barragán, California
Representative Aaron Bean and Mrs. Abby Bean, Florida
Representative Joyce Beatty, Ohio
Representative Ami Bera, California
Representative Brendan Boyle, Pennsylvania
Senator Mike Braun and Mrs. Maureen Braun, Indiana
Senator Ted Budd and Mrs. Amy Kate Budd, North Carolina
Senator John Cornyn and Mrs. Sandy Cornyn, Texas – Chair Emeritus Council (Legacy Chef 13 years)
Senator Joni Ernst, Iowa
Representative Drew Ferguson and Mrs. Julie Ferguson, Georgia – Chair Emeritus Council
Representative Russell Fry, South Carolina
Representative Ruben Gallego and Mrs. Sydney Gallego, Arizona – Chair Emeritus Council
Representative Dan Goldman and Mrs. Corinne Goldman, New York
Representative Josh Harder and Mrs. Pam Harder, California
Senator Martin Heinrich and Mrs. Julie Heinrich, New Mexico – Chair Emeritus Council
Representative Steven Horsford, Nevada
Representative Val Hoyle and Mr. David Martinez, Oregon
Representative Richard Hudson and Mrs. Renee Hudson, North Carolina – Chair Emeritus Council
Senator Tim Kaine and Mrs. Anne Holton, Virginia
Representative Robin Kelly, Illinois
Senator Angus King, Maine (Legacy Chef 17 years)
Representative Doug Lamborn and Mrs. Jeanie Lamborn, Colorado (Legacy Chef 11 years)
Representative Greg Landsman and Mrs. Sarah Landsman, Ohio
Representative Bob Latta and Dr. Marcia Latta, Ohio (Legacy Chef 7 years)
Representative Laurel Lee and Mr. Richard Gonzmart, Florida
Representative Teresa Leger Fernández, New Mexico
Senator Cynthia M. Lummis, Wyoming
Representative Jennifer McClellan, Virginia
Representative Max Miller and Mrs. Emily Miller, Ohio
Representative Barry Moore and Mrs. Heather Moore, Alabama
Representative Greg Murphy, MD and Mrs. Wendy Murphy, North Carolina
Representative Ralph Norman, South Carolina
Senator Gary Peters & Mrs. Colleen Ochoa Peters, Michigan – Chair Emeritus Council (Legacy Chef 9 years)
Representative Delia Ramirez and Mrs. Maria Elvira Ramirez Guerra, Illinois
Senator Jim Risch and Mrs. Vicki Risch, Idaho (Legacy Chef 13 years)
Representative John Rose and Mrs. Chelsea Rose, Tennessee
Senator Eric Schmitt and Mrs. Jaime Schmitt, Missouri
Representative Bobby Scott, Virginia
Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott, Florida – Chair Emeritus Council
Representative Keith Self and Mrs. Tracy Self, Texas
Representative Eric Swalwell and Mrs. Brittany Swalwell, California
Representative Mike Thompson and Mrs. Jan Thompson, California – Chair Emeritus Council (Legacy Chef 20 years)
Representative Marc Veasey, Texas – Chair Emeritus Council (Legacy Chef 8 years)
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida
Representative Randy Weber and Mrs. Brenda Weber, Texas
Senator Roger F. Wicker and Mrs. Gayle Wicker, Mississippi – Chair Emeritus Council (Legacy Chef 8 years)
Representative Susan Wild and Miss Addie Wild, Pennsylvania
Thank you to our 2024 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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To view the recipes from participating chefs, click here for our virtual cookbook.
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