Cheryl Ann Silich with Nikki O'Brien, Co-Chair of Gala Committee.

Salute to Excellence Gala 2007

Salute to Excellence 2007 honoring Dr. Joseph Tector, Director of Transplant Surgery at Indiana University, was a smashing success!

April 14th, 2007 - April 14th, 2007

Contact: Dori Sparks-Unsworth
Phone: 317-635-5074
Web: Email

Hosted by Indianapolis Marriott

Kudos to Tom and Nikki O’Brien for their outstanding work as co-chairs of the gala committee. Mary Moss and Friends entertained the group with classic jazz tunes and the silent auction was a big hit.

We are especially grateful to our wonderful sponsors:

Extraordinary ($20,000.00 +)
Clarian Health
University Transplant Associates
Distinguished ($10,000.00 +)
Astellas
Ephram & Odette Nehme
Roche Transplant
Treasured ($5,000.00 +)
BMW Constructors
Genzyme
I.U. Pathology
National City Bank
Schering-Plough


Honoree Dr. Joe Tector and his wife Kelly.

View pictures taken by Becky Chery Photography.

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Executive Table Sponsors ($2,500.00) included:
Idenix Pharmaceutical
Roche Pharmaceutical
Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Table Sponsors ($1,500.00) included:
Affiliated Steam
Dave Allen
Avalon Wealth Advisory
Erik & Kimberly Bates
G.E. Booth Company
Bose, McKinney & Evans
Chase
Corrosion Fluid Products
Damar & Cartwright Pharmacy
Philip & Betty Eades
Exxon Mobil
Harris Calorific
Indianapolis Fruit Company
I.U. ERCP
I.U. Medical Group Specialty Care
I.U. Medical School Dept. of Surgery
I.U. Radiology
IOPO
Krieg DeVault
Drs. Paul Kwo & Mimi Chung (2)
Tom & Nikki O'Brien (2)
Quality Supply & Tool, Inc.
WTHR, Channel 13

Generous Sponsors ($1,000.00+):
Barry Company
Tim & Cheri DeBruicker
Katz, Sapper & Miller
David C. Pound, MD

Special Contributors:
A Classic Party Rental
Marriott Hotel
Becky Cherry Photography
Monarch Beverage
Palmer Dodge
Wellington Theatre Arts Group

Additional Sponsors:

Addendum, Barnes and Noble, Bob Evans Restaurant, California Shoppe, Carmel Music Center, Carmel Old Town Antiques Mall, Carmel Racquet Club, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chaos, Charleston's Restaurant, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Cheesecake Factory, Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Colts, Comedy Sportz, Conner Prairie, Creative Memories, Dance Kaleidoscope, Definitions for Her, Details, Gerdt's Furniture, Gillespie Florist, Hilton Garden Inn, Hofmeister Personal Jewelers, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari, Incredibly Edible Delites, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Art Center, J.S. Martin, Jeanne Gault (Artist), Joe's Butcher Shop, Johnny Carino's Italian Grill, Kabloom, Kahn's, Kiln Creations, Kincaid's, Klipsch, Lara Moor, LePeep, Level 10 Martial Arts, LongHorn Steakhouse, Marriot Hotel, Mary Kissel - Photographer, McCormick and Schmicks, Mindful Movement Studio, Mitchell's Fish Market, Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, Phoenix Theatre, Premier Dry Cleaners, Recreation Unlimited, Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Salon 01, Smokey Bones, Starbucks, Super Suppers, TGI Fridays, TLC Cookies, Trader Joe's

Page updated: December 24th, 2007