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Big Chefs Gala | Grand Sierra
September 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
An evening to remember… We’ll have appetizer stations hosted by local restaurants and Chef’s, cocktail stations, too many awesome auction items to list, a 4-course meal crafted by the Grand Sierra Resort, and a dessert auction to top off the evening. All of this to support the life changing programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. If you love food and community, don’t miss this event!
5:00 p.m. RECEPTION
You will want to arrive early to enjoy hosted wine and tasty appetizers hosted by local restaurants and Chefs. And don’t forget to bring your mobile devices fully charged so you can take part in our amazing silent auction. With more than 250 items donated by our generous community, there is sure to be something for everyone!
7:00 p.m. DINNER As you are seated you can enjoy a glass of hosted wine. Each course is crafted by the Grand Sierra Resort and expertly plated for you. Dinner will be delicious, but we hope you leave room for dessert! Created by our area’s most renowned pastry chefs, one-of-a-kind desserts, paired with an adult beverage, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The evening will end with a raucous live auction!
ATTIRE: Wear Green! Black tie optional. This is a fun event to dress up for, and most people do, but we want everyone to be comfortable. Hey, this is Reno!
WHO IS INVITED: This event is 21+ due to the availability of alcohol throughout the event.
OSBORNE COMMUNITY HERO AWARD: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada is pleased to announce that our 2025 recipient of the Osborne Community Hero Award is Robert Levy, Director of Investments of Whittier Trust Company. A founding member of our organization here in northern Nevada, Robert has been instrumental in BBBSNN’s growth and success in our region. By offering consistent and sound guidance as a 24-year member of our Board of Directors and executive committee; rallying countless donors, volunteers, and supporters to our mission; and committing outstanding donations of his time and treasure to our organization, Robert has steered BBBSNN toward ever-greater impact and efficacy in creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth in our community. Robert has also been a thoughtful and strategic steward of our organization’s finances and investments. His leadership has helped position BBBSNN for long-term sustainability, opening the door for transformational opportunities—most notably, the purchase of our first permanent headquarters at 600 Mill Street, creating a lasting foundation for our work in the community. We look forward to honoring Robert at Big Chefs Big Gala!
If you are interested in sponsor opportunities for Big Chefs Big Gala, please contact Jordan Stiteler: Jstiteler@bbbsnn.org or 775.846.2475.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Mike Richardson with Gold Star Mortgage!
