
A storytelling experience celebrating exemplary brands and people, DIAMONDS embodies the pressure and process necessary for attaining the highest levels of achievement. DIAMONDS: TOPGUN marks 2023's theme to amplify the region’s prowess in aerospace and military endeavors through the story of Michael Andrews, a U.S. Navy TOPGUN instructor and Rockford native. Emceed by Nicole Briscoe, an ESPN SportsCenter anchor and Roscoe native, the program is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Emery Air’s North Hangar.
The formal attire celebration includes dinner, live entertainment, a keynote presentation by Andrews, an interactive panel moderated by Briscoe, cash bar, aircraft static displays, and surprise elements. GET TICKETS ($125/pc)!
SCHEDULE + PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
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6 p.m.: DIAMOND Carpet Reception (Invite Only)
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6:45 p.m.: Event Gates Open
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7 p.m.: Welcoming Remarks
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7:15 p.m.: Opening Act
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7:30 p.m.: Keynote Presentation
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8 p.m.: Intermission
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8:15 p.m.: Panel + Audience Q&A
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8:40 p.m.: Closing Remarks, Act and Networking
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9 p.m.: Event Ends

LCDR MICHAEL ANDREWS
Keynote Presenter
U.S. Navy TOPGUN

NICOLE BRISCOE
Event Emcee
ESPN SportsCenter

Net proceeds from DIAMONDS: TOPGUN benefit Founders Commission, a certified 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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