The Emerald City Gala
The 20th Anniversary of Partners with Vision
Emerald City Gala
📍 Please Note: New Venue! 📍
The Emerald City Gala will now be held at the Hyatt Regency in Lisle, IL. Please update your plans accordingly—we can’t wait to celebrate with you at our new location!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Partners with Vision at the Emerald City Gala, a milestone that reflects two decades of impact and transformation. The emerald symbolizes growth and renewal, and this special evening will honor the progress we’ve made in empowering individuals with vision loss.
Join us as we come together to celebrate our shared commitment, hear inspiring stories, and raise support for the continued mission of Spectrios Institute. This unforgettable night promises to be filled with heart, hope, and opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
📌NEW VENUE: Hyatt Regency Lisle near Naperville
1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle, IL (link to map)
6:30pm – Cocktail Hour & Bidding
7:30pm – Dinner & Program
Semi-formal attire. Green attire encouraged to honor the Emerald theme.
Join us to Honor the 2025 Award Recipients:
Dr. Eleanor Faye Award:
Kirk Packo, MD (Posthumous)
Partner with Vision Award:
Charlie Smith
Clarence E. Troyer Volunteer of the Year Award:
Debbie Gregorash
Hear Inspiring Stories from Patients:
Olya Zahrebelny
2024 Score for Sight Gala
Thank you for being a game-changer for children and adults with vision loss at our Score for Sight Gala, held April of 2024. It was successful in bringing hope to those with irreversible vision loss because of generous patients and donors like you.
Congratulations to the 2024 Award Recipients:
Partners with Vision Award:
Dr. Richard G. Gieser, MD
Dr. Eleanor Faye Award:
Dr. Amjad Z. Ahmad, MD
Clarence E. Troyer Volunteer of the Year Award:
Hannah Dickson