Light This Night Gala
Buy TicketsJoin us for an evening of Giving Hope for a Brighter Future — honoring stories of resilience and renewed purpose while supporting individuals rebuilding their lives through recovery, education, and meaningful career opportunities. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, and the chance to invest in lasting change for our community.
Date
October 24, 2026
Silent Auction & Mocktail hour start at 5:30
Venue
Carillon Historical Park
Eichelberger Pavilion
Attire
Black Tie
Optional
2026 Light This Night Gala
Honorary Chair
Kurt Holden
Kurt Holden serves as the Associate Vice President for Campus Safety and Chief of Police at Wright State University, where he leads the Division of Campus Safety spanning police services, emergency management, dispatch operations, parking services, lock shop and access control, and environmental health and safety. With more than 20 years of experience in public safety, Chief Holden holds a Master of Science in Leadership Development from Wright State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 297, the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy. He currently serves as 2nd Vice President of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and has received numerous honors including the IACP 40 Under 40 Award and the Ohio Attorney General's Distinguished Service Law Enforcement Award. Chief Holden is passionate about leadership development, organizational excellence, and building collaborative partnerships that advance safety and preparedness within higher education and public safety organizations.
With Deep Gratitude
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Their generosity lights the way forward.
Presenting Sponsor
✦Platinum Sponsor
✦Gold Sponsors
✦Silver Sponsors
✦Bronze Sponsors
✦Friend of Emerge
✦Media Sponsor
✦Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Sponsor
Questions? Contact Allison Steele — Giving@EmergeRecoveryTrade.com
Platinum
$10,000
Gold
$5,000
Silver
$2,500
Bronze
$2,000
Friend of Emerge
$1,500