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2023 Adoption Hall of Fame

Please join National Council For Adoption for a reception and ceremony celebrating National Adoption Month and our 2023 Adoption Hall of Fame honorees. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 6:00pm

700 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E., Washington DC | 7th Floor

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Each year since 1982, NCFA has recognized those who have made significant contributions to building a culture that supports all members of the adoption community. The roll of past honorees includes presidents and members of Congress, business and philanthropic leaders, child welfare professionals, and ordinary Americans who have opened their hearts and homes.

*This event has been structured to comply with Congressional gift rules for receptions.

2023 Honorees

Celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to
strengthening and upholding the adoption community through service, support, advocacy, and leadership.

3
Mary Beth Chapman

Co-Founder & Chairman, ShowHope
Adoption Hall of Fame Inductee

1
Celeste Liversidge

Co-Founder, Ethical Family Building
Friend of Adoption Award

5
Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN)

Friend of Adoption Award
Posthumous Honor

6
Rep. Anne Kuster (D-NH)

Friend of Adoption Award

2
Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL)

Friend of Adoption Award

7
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL)

Friend of Adoption Award 

2023 Sponsors

Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsor
Thank you to our Silver Level Sponsors
Thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors for the Adoption Hall of Fame play an important role in this annual celebration! They have the chance to promote their own work to our audience of adoption advocates, child welfare leaders, and policy decisionmakers while supporting NCFA’s advocacy and education efforts. Sponsorship opportunities are listed below – register here or contact Megan Judt at (703) 299-6633 or mjudt@adoptioncouncil.org to learn more.

Gold Sponsor ($3,500)
  • Three minutes of remarks with slide or video presentation during the program
  • Recognition on NCFA’s website and social media; on event signage and from the podium; and in our press releases before and after the event
Silver Sponsor ($1,000)
  • One minute of remarks with slide or video presentation during the program
  • Recognition on NCFA’s website and social media; on event signage and from the podium; and in our press releases before and after the event
Bronze Sponsor ($500)
  • Recognition from the podium during the event; on NCFA’s website and social media; on event signage and programs; and in our press releases before and after the event

Contact us

For questions about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or registration, please contact:

Megan Ritter Judt, Director of Development
mjudt@adoptioncouncil.org
703.299.6633

Past Awardees