2025 Women’s Champagne Brunch
On the morning of November 22nd, hundreds of women from across northeast Indiana gathered at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Women’s Champagne Brunch, a celebration of women who strive for change in the community and an encouragement to others to follow their example. Honored at this event was Jane DeHaven, who received the Diane Humphrey Award.
The Women’s Champagne Brunch was an inspiring morning filled with a silent auction, door prizes, exciting party favors, and a grand prize drawing. The National Big and Little Sister of the Year, Briana and Makia, spoke at the brunch, sharing their incredible journey of sisterhood and perseverance in a powerful testimony to the effects of mentorship.
Then, Littles, Bigs, and children on the waitlist showed off their stylish Kohl’s outfits and fun poses as they walked the runway in a BBBS fashion show. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate strong women making a difference and to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Check out their interviews and the Kohl’s Shopping Spree here:
The Diane Humphrey Award is an annual recognition given at the Women’s Champagne Brunch. Established in 2012 and named in honor of its inaugural recipient, this special accolade recognizes women who demonstrate passionate volunteerism, strong community leadership, and a lifelong commitment to serving others.
Past recipients of the Diane Humphrey Award include Sue Shilts (2013), Kathy O’Shaughnessy (2014), Sherri Milton (2015), Corinna Ladd (2016), Lisa Sorg (2017), Kathy Callen (2018), Natalie Axel (2019), Irene Walters (2020), Charita Niedermeyer (2021), Aimee Keller (2022), The William & Bonnie Hefner Foundation (2023), and Virginia “Ginny” Wolf (2024).
Now joining the history of mentors, leaders, and advocates in the community is Jane DeHaven, owner of DeHaven Chevrolet. Jane is a pillar of strength and impact in the community, who has always inspired others with her positive mindset and perseverance through hardship. We are proud to recognize Jane DeHaven as the 2025 recipient of the Diane Humphrey Award.
Check out the rest of the photos from the Brunch here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=bbbsnei&set=a.1236471858513645
To get involved in next year’s Women’s Champagne Brunch, contact Randi Bebout at (260) 203-3330 or randi.bebout@bbbsnei.org.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. For 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that the ability to succeed and thrive in life is inherent in all children. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. To learn how you can positively impact a child’s life, donate or volunteer at www.BBBSNEI.org.
