2019 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST AND BREWER S BALL A CELEBRATION OF C VILLE S FINEST BREWS, FOOD & DIFFERENCE MAKERS 4 TH ANNUAL

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2019 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST AND BREWER S BALL A CELEBRATION OF C VILLE S FINEST BREWS, FOOD & DIFFERENCE MAKERS 4 TH ANNUAL FINEST CAMPAIGN AND BREWER S BALL EVENT INFORMATION FOR NOMINEES The

1 2019 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST AND BREWER S BALL A CELEBRATION OF C VILLE S FINEST BREWS, FOOD & DIFFERENCE MAKERS 4 TH ANNUAL FINEST CAMPAIGN AND BREWER S BALL EVENT INFORMATION FOR NOMINEES The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) invites you to help save and improve the lives of 30,000 children and adults with CF by participating in the annual Brewer s Ball: A Celebration of Charlottesville s Finest. The fourth annual Finest campaign will culminate with a Brewer s Ball event on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at IX Art Park in downtown Charlottesville. CFF FINEST HONOREES OVERVIEW The CFF Finest & Brewer s Ball campaign recognizes the city's most accomplished emerging young business professionals as a 2019 Charlottesville s Finest for joining in the fight to end CF. These outstanding men and women between the ages of 25 to 45 are competitively selected based on their professional successes, spheres of influence, and philanthropic spirit. CFF Finest honorees commit to raising as much money as possible, with a minimum amount of $2,500, for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Honorees are then celebrated and recognized for their accomplishments at a culminating Brewers Ball event: A Celebration of Charlottesville s Finest, featuring local craft beer tastings and food from the hottest breweries and restaurants in the area. HONOREE CRITERIA Finest honorees are competitively selected based on their demonstration of leadership qualities, participation in volunteer roles, and success in the local business community. Those chosen will be among the most prominent, influential and successful young professionals in the area. To be considered, candidates must: Be nominated and selected by the Brewer s Ball Nominations and Selection Committee (past honorees, CF Board or YP Board members, or employers may submit nominations) Be between 25 and 45 years of age at the time of the nomination Live, work, or play in the greater Charlottesville area Demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment for giving back to the community Have an interest in professional development opportunities to advance their career and position To be recognized as a Finest Honoree at the 2019 Brewer s Ball event, Honorees must: Have raised, or have confirmed commitments for, a minimum of $2,500 by the event date (6/13/19) Honorees who do not meet the $2,500 minimum goal by the Brewer s Ball may choose to self-donate the remaining amount or may choose to continue fundraising and defer recognition to the 2020 event. Nominations now being accepted! The nomination form and additional information may be found online at or requested by contacting Katherine Layton at the CF Foundation at klayton@cff.org or

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CFF FINEST HONOREE HONOREE RESPONSIBILITIES CFF Finest Honorees are expected to raise funds and awareness about the CFF mission and to actively participate through campaign

Honorees are expected to: RAISE FUNDS (MINIMUM OF $2,500*) AND AWARENESS ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN CFF FINEST EVENTS - Meet-the-Honorees Happy Hour in Feb or March 2019 - CF

Ongoing Finest Honoree networking and professional development events and opportunities SUPPORT THE 2020 CFF FINEST CAMPAIGN AND HONOREES - Nominate an honoree(s) and assist in mentoring the

2 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CFF FINEST HONOREE HONOREE RESPONSIBILITIES CFF Finest Honorees are expected to raise funds and awareness about the CFF mission and to actively participate through campaign events and shared opportunities. Honorees are expected to: RAISE FUNDS (MINIMUM OF $2,500*) AND AWARENESS ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN CFF FINEST EVENTS - Meet-the-Honorees Happy Hour in Feb or March CF Care Center Tour at UVA in March 2019 at CF Care Center, UVA Health - Finest Kick-Off Party & Photo Shoot (late-march 2019) - The 2019 Brewer s Ball - IX Art Park (June 13, 2019, 7 to 11 pm) - Ongoing Finest Honoree networking and professional development events and opportunities SUPPORT THE 2020 CFF FINEST CAMPAIGN AND HONOREES - Nominate an honoree(s) and assist in mentoring the following year s class of Honorees - Consider staying involved as a CFF Virginia Tomorrows Leaders Member or Champion and/or of the Brewer s Ball nominating, mentorship, or planning committees for the following year HONOREE RECOGNITION & BENEFITS RECOGNITION WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS, INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY - Recognition to your employer and the community as one of Charlottesville s Finest Young Professionals and an emerging leader in your field and in the fight to treat and cure cystic fibrosis - Recognition in C-VILLE Weekly including a feature spread with photos, employer, and a short bio - Professional formal headshot (in high-resolution) from a professional photographer provided for free EVENT, NETWORKING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Two complimentary tickets to the Brewer s Ball event ($150 value) - Opportunities to network with fellow Honorees, committee members and other community-minded young professionals and leaders in the Charlottesville community FUNDRAISING SUPPORT - Dedicated, personalized fundraising website provided by the CFF - Opportunity to be paired with a local brewery or other business to host a fundraising event - EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT & MAKING A DIFFERENCE - Exclusive visit/tour of the CFF Accredited CF Care Center at UVA to learn about CF and search for a cure - Invitations to connect with a young professional or family living with cystic fibrosis - Opportunity to be an integral part of the work to treat and cure cystic fibrosis and hopefully one day, to say you were part of ending a life-shortening genetic disease - - IMPORTANT NOTE ON HONOREE FUNDRAISING* - All Honorees who raise, or have a confirmed commitment for, the minimum fundraising amount by the date of the event will receive full benefits and recognition as noted. Honorees who do not raise $2,500 by the 2019 Brewer s Ball may opt to selfdonate the remaining amount or may choose to continue fundraising and defer recognition as a Charlottesville s Finest Honoree to the 2020 event. -

2019 BREWER S BALL: A CELEBRATION OF CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST WHAT IS THE BREWER S BALL EVENT?

young business professionals and emerging leaders in the forefront of their industries to celebrate the CFF mission and to throw a great party at a unique location.

The event treats guests to the finest craft brews and beverages from local breweries and distilleries, and food from the hottest and best restaurants in the area, and provides ample opportunities to

3 2019 BREWER S BALL: A CELEBRATION OF CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST WHAT IS THE BREWER S BALL EVENT? Thursday, June 13, 2019, 7:00 to 11:00 PM (VIP Honoree and Sponsors Reception at 6:00 PM) IX Art Park, Charlottesville, Virginia The CFF Charlottesville Finest Brewer s Ball event brings together top young business professionals and emerging leaders in the forefront of their industries to celebrate the CFF mission and to throw a great party at a unique location. The event is a celebration of the Finest guests, brews, and food the city has to offer. The event treats guests to the finest craft brews and beverages from local breweries and distilleries, and food from the hottest and best restaurants in the area, and provides ample opportunities to engage with and support the CFF mission at the event. Guests can bid on the live and silent auctions to win fabulous prizes, including unique experiences and items, and provide support with a 100% tax-deductible donation during a Bid for a Cure. An event emcee and a featured guest speaker from the CF community showcases the work of the CF Foundation and exciting developments in research advancing us closer to a cure. Brewer s Ball tickets are $75 per person in advance ($60 tax deductible) Tickets include all food, drink, and entertainment, and parking as available. Tickets for the Richmond event are sold online via at the door.

ABOUT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION ADDING TOMORROWS As a CFF Finest Honoree, you will be an integral part of advancing us closer to a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and to adding tomorrows and better

When the Foundation was established, children born with cystic fibrosis were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school.

Foundation-backed researchers discovered the defective gene that causes CF in 1989.

This marks a historic breakthrough for the entire CF community, and the science behind the drug has opened new doors to research and development that may eventually lead to a cure for all people

4 ABOUT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION ADDING TOMORROWS As a CFF Finest Honoree, you will be an integral part of advancing us closer to a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and to adding tomorrows and better todays for over 30,000 individuals living with CF in the U.S. today. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is adding tomorrows. When the Foundation was established, children born with cystic fibrosis were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, thanks to research and care supported by the Foundation, many people with CF are living into their 30s, 40s and beyond. The Foundation is making history. Foundation-backed researchers discovered the defective gene that causes CF in In 2012, the FDA approved the first drug to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for a small segment of the CF population. This marks a historic breakthrough for the entire CF community, and the science behind the drug has opened new doors to research and development that may eventually lead to a cure for all people living with CF. ADVANCES IN THE FIGHT FOR A CURE This is an historic time in the fight against cystic fibrosis. Promising therapies that treat the underlying cause of CF, rather than just the symptoms, have come to market as of 2015, and could change the face of the disease and the prognosis of those who suffer from it. Finest Honorees will help to improve the lives of the 30,000 children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) by enabling the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to take full advantage of the tremendous developments and new opportunities in CF research on the horizon including through leading clinical trials and additional research that are taking place in Virginia in local CF care centers in Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Fairfax, and Norfolk. In 2017, amazing progress is continuing to be made, with the FDA approving Kalydeco for an additional 900+ people with CF and promising new treatments in clinical trials including a promising new triple drug combination from Vertex that is expected to benefit up to 93% of people with CF by 2019 or We are making progress every day towards a cure for cystic fibrosis and as a Finest Honoree, you can be part of funding important and innovative CF research and treatments that will get us across the finish line.

2019 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST & BREWER S BALL A CELEBRATION OF C VILLE S FINEST BREWS, FOOD & DIFFERENCE MAKERS FINEST HONOREE NOMINATION FORM Each year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Virginia

5 2019 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST & BREWER S BALL A CELEBRATION OF C VILLE S FINEST BREWS, FOOD & DIFFERENCE MAKERS FINEST HONOREE NOMINATION FORM Each year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Virginia recognizes Charlottesville s Finest young business professionals and community leaders as a CFF Charlottesville s Finest Honoree. CFF Finest Honorees are competitively selected for their professional successes, spheres of influence, and commitment to giving back. Nominations now being accepted! Nominees may be put forth by companies, community leaders, individuals, or potential Honorees themselves. The CFF Virginia Chapter and Finest Nominations & Selection Committee will review applications and conduct interviews in November and December, with final selections, an announcement of 2019 Finest Honorees, and an official meet-and-greet to kick things off in early Charlottesville s Finest Honorees will be recognized at the 2019 Brewer s Ball: A Celebration of Charlottesville s Finest Brews, Food & Difference Makers on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at IX Art Park in downtown Charlottesville. NOMINEE INFO I would like to nominate the following person(s) as a 2019 Charlottesville s Finest Honoree I would like to nominate myself as a 2019 Charlottesville s Finest Honoree Nominee Name: Age as of January 2019: Birthdate & Year: Company: Job Title: Mailing Address ( Home or Business): Work Phone: Cell Phone: (Personal) (Business) NOMINATED BY Name of Person Nominating (or Self ) Phone (Business) (Cell) Please share, briefly, what makes this person (or you) a great candidate to be a Charlottesville s Finest Honoree:

FINEST NOMINATION APPLICATION Note: To be completed by the nominee NOMINEE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Please share, briefly, why you are interested in being a CFF Charlottesville Finest Honoree in

6 FINEST NOMINATION APPLICATION Note: To be completed by the nominee NOMINEE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Please share, briefly, why you are interested in being a CFF Charlottesville Finest Honoree in 2019 Business or Company, and Title Education (list degrees received, major areas of study, and names of schools) Community Involvement (list organizations or volunteer work that would add to the your/ nominee s qualifications) NOMINEE INTERESTS Hobbies / Interests: Charlottesville Pride (list what you / the nominee loves most about living and playing in C ville) Please note any additional info you would like us to know about you and your candidacy Please list your social media info so we can connect with you Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Linked in: Please list past CFF Finest Honorees and/or fellow 2019 Nominees whom you know 1. Name: Relationship: 2. Name: Relationship: Nominee signature: With this signature, I commit to working to raise the $2,500 minimum fundraising goal in support of the CF Foundation and understand that if I do not raise the minimum fundraising amount that I may not be recognized as a 2019 Finest Honoree*. IMPORTANT NOTE ON HONOREE FUNDRAISING* All Honorees who raise, or have a confirmed commitment for, the minimum fundraising amount by the date of the event will receive full benefits and recognition as noted. Honorees who do not raise $2,500 by the 2019 Brewer s Ball may opt to self-donate the remaining amount or may choose to continue fundraising and defer recognition as a Charlottesville s Finest Honoree to the 2020 event. Please return this completed form to: ATTN: KATHERINE A. LAYTON, DIRECTOR FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST & BREWER S BALL CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, VIRGINIA 7202 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 102, Richmond, VA P ; F ; klayton@cff.org

7 Please note: By submitting this application, you or your nominee(s) is/are not guaranteed to be a Finest Honoree. The information on this application will be used to assess and contact the nominee, and will be used for publicity purposes if selected.

2018 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST AND BREWER S BALL FINEST CAMPAIGN AND BREWER S BALL EVENT INFORMATION FOR NOMINEES

2018 CHARLOTTESVILLE S FINEST AND BREWER S BALL A CELEBRATION OF C VILLE S FINEST BREWS, FOOD & DIFFERENCE MAKERS FINEST CAMPAIGN AND BREWER S BALL EVENT INFORMATION FOR NOMINEES The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation