International Night of Light Gala Honorees
Each year, the International Night of Light Gala recognizes distinguished honorees whose commitment and contributions have made a meaningful impact on our community. This page celebrates those individuals whose dedication continues to advance awareness, research, and support for families around the world.
Year |
Honoree |
Honor |
Location |
| 2026 | Dr. Sunil J. Patel | Excellence in Medicine | Washington, DC |
| 2025 | Dr. Douglas L. Brockmeyer | Excellence in Medicine | Rome, Italy |
| 2024 | Prof. Massimiliano Visocchi | International Excellence in Medicine | Rome, Italy |
| 2023 | Dr. John D. Heiss | Excellence in Medicine | Seattle, Washington |
| 2023 | Dr. Jörg Klekamp | International Excellence in Medicine | Seattle, Washington |
| 2022 | Dr. Michael R. Scott (Deceased) | Excellence in Medicine | Boca Raton, Florida |
| 2022 | Dr. Barth A. Green | International Excellence in Medicine | Boca Raton, Florida |
| 2021 | Dr. Richard G. Ellenbogen | Excellence in Medicine | Paris, France |
| 2021 | Prof. Concezio Di Rocco | International Excellence in Medicine | Paris, France |
| 2020 | Dr. Benjamin Carson, Sr. | Excellence in Medicine | Cancelled due to Covid |
| 2020 | Dr. Harold Rekate (Presented in 2021) | International Excellence in Medicine | Cancelled due to Covid |
| 2019 | Dr. Edward Benzel | National Excellence in Medicine | New York, New York |
| 2019 | Dr. Walter Johnson | International Excellence in Medicine | New York, New York |
| 2018 | Dr. Raymond Damadian (Deceased) | National Excellence in Medicine | London, England |
| 2018 | Comptess Stephanie de La Rochefoucauld | International Excellence in Medicine | London, England |
| 2017 | Dr. W. Jerry Oakes | International Excellence in Medicine | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 2017 | Mr. & Mrs. Cecil and Susan Hawkins | Philanthropy | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 2016 | Dr. Arnold Menezes (Deceased) | International Excellence in Medicine | Washington, DC |
| 2016 | Mr. Michael Sonnenreich | Philanthropy | Washington, DC |
| 2015 | Ms. Roseanne Cash | Special Guest | New York, New York |
| 2015 | Dr. Russell H. Patterson (Deceased) | Excellence in Medicine | New York, New York |
| 2015 | Ambassador Mike Moore | International Excellence in Medicine | New York, New York |
| 2014 | Dr. Donlin Long (Deceased) | International Excellence in Medicine | Washington, DC |
| 2014 | Mr. Phillip Down | Philanthropy | Washington, DC |
| 2013 | Dr. Ulrich Batzdorf | Excellence in Medicine | New York, New York |
| 2013 | Dr. Rodney Graham | International Excellence in Medicine | New York, New York |
| 2013 | Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Denise Mikula | Philanthropy | New York, New York |
| 2012 | Mr. & Mrs. Adam and Margaret Korn | Philanthropy | Washington, DC |
| 2011 | Lord & Lady Fairfax of Cameron | Patron Award | New York, New York |
| 2011 | Senator Lindsey Graham | Patron Award | New York, New York |
| 2011 | Ms. Edie Laquer | Patron Award | New York, New York |
| 2010 | Queen Noor al-Hussein of Jordan | Patron Award | Washington, DC |
| 2010 | Nicholas Fairfax, 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron | Patron Award | Washington, DC |
| 2010 | Lord & Lady Mark and Trish Malloch-Brown | Patron Award | Washington, DC |
| 2010 | Mr. Christopher Burnham | Patron Award | Washington, DC |
| 2010 | Mr. Randy Theken | Patron Award | Washington, DC |
