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My experience as the 2021 Champion of the Year was one of those moments I enjoyed and being proud of myself and seeing other nominees in the competition. The month before the gala I was feeling a little nervous about it because it was my first time doing anything like this, but I showed everyone that it’s about winning something and enjoying it with the people who I love the most. I always wanted to be a person that talks about how I got to this amazing opportunity by doing a speech during the 2021 Champion of the Year Gala. People looking at you can be scary at times, but I had to feel strong inside and make sure that my speech would make a huge inspiration If I have any advice for the 2022 Champions or future Champion nominees, I will say that "anything is possible if you have a positive attitude and make sure this opportunity you make is the night of your life ”
I want to sincerely appreciate all those people who were there for me last year and especially my fellow nominees and Best Buddies NM which has been a true companion for all my life. I experienced one of the most exciting things ever in my life. I learned that anything is possible by giving it all you have and that I can make a good difference for this amazing organization. Being the Champion of the Year in 2021 changed my whole life in one night. I showed myself that it’s about everyone having fun and I love being the person I am now because of my experience. I hope I can be an example for future Champions.
Vanessa Berumen
New Mexico Team
Tessah Latson
State Director
Benjamin Madrid Director, State Operations
& Programs
Paco Reyes Deputy Director, Programs
Martha Mondragon Lead Program Manager Andy Mugnier Manager, Transitions Program Sherri Nolan Program Manager, Mission Expansion
Andrea Mikkelsen Manager of Job Development Elizabeth Nelson Lead Employment Consultant
Roxanne Burgos Deputy Director, Jobs
$2,500
• The start up of (3) elementary, middle school or high school Chapter for a year;
• The cost of the venue and food to host 250+ Best Buddies members for the statewide Friendship Ball;
• The cost of holding job development and coaching for ONE ProjectSEARCH program participant
$1,000
• The full cost to send a Buddy to the National Leadership Conference
• Contributes to program expansion in the Eastern Plains and Southwest region of the state for staff travel and support the launch of new chapters and Pre ETS program delivery.
$500
• A bus to transport a school chapter outside of Albuquerque to the annual Friendship Walk or Friendship Ball;
• Covers the cost of airfare for a student to attend the National Leadership Conference in Indiana in July
$350
• Covers a Citizens or Ambassador bowling party, or;
• Sponsors (4) Buddies to attend the 2023 Champions’ Gala, or;
• The cost of t shirts for (1) school chapter
$250
• Sends (4) Buddies to the Buddy Ball, or;
• Transportation for (2) ambassadors to give public speeches, or;
• The cost of a pizza party for a school chapter
• Expand and support chapters and community engagement in Southern New Mexico, or;
• Creates activities and opportunities for friendship matches for Citizens program for adults with IDD
$100
2022 Champion Candidates
Kaitlin Kerl
Matthew Christopher Gutierrez
Travis Davis
Theresa Adams Terry Casey
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