Food & Wine Gala Committee

Welcome from our Committee Co-Chairs!

On behalf of the NCC Food & Wine Gala Committee, thank you to our loyal sponsors and friends for your continued support. The 2024 Gala, held at our new venue in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center, was a record-breaking success, raising $315,000 with nearly 400 attendees.

To date, the event has generated $2.8 million for student scholarships, transforming lives and providing access to high-quality education. We’re thrilled to announce the return of Master of Wine Chris Cree as our 2025 headliner on May 30, along with Wind Creek Bethlehem as our Founding Partner Sponsor.

We look forward to your continued support!

Image of signatures of Ashley Russo and Anthony Onorata

NCC Food and Wine Gala Committee Members:

Rob Albert

Catherine Bailey

Santa Bannon-Shillea

Bob Barrett

Emily Betley*

Chris Brown

Kelly Chando

Tom Daub

Karissa DiPillo*

John Eureyecko

Arif Fazil

Christine Hartner

Tina Hasselbusch

Renee Klaperman

Amy Kowalski

Hilary Long

Julie Nolan*

Tekla Onorata

Bruce Palmer

Chris Perrucci

Ashley Russo

Dave Ruth*

Denise Smith*

Lisa Szydlow

Fontaine Wood*

Ilene Wood

David Yanoshik

Gavin Zuchlinski

*Denotes NCC employee.

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Welcome from our Committee Co-Chairs!

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