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TOPGUN

06.15.23 | ROCKFORD, IL

DINNER | ENTERTAINMENT | KEYNOTE | STORIES

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

 

  • 6 p.m.: DIAMOND Carpet Reception (Invite Only)

  • 6:45 p.m.: Event Gates Open

  • 7 p.m.: Welcoming Remarks

  • 7:15 p.m.: Opening Act

  • 7:30 p.m.: Keynote Presentation

  • 8 p.m.: Intermission

  • 8:15 p.m.: Panel + Audience Q&A

  • 8:40 p.m.: Closing Remarks, Act and Networking

  • 9 p.m.: Event Ends

Head shot of Michael Andrews, U.S. Navy TOPGUN instructor.

LCDR MICHAEL ANDREWS
Keynote Presenter
U.S. Navy TOPGUN

Head shot of Nicole Briscoe, ESPN SportsCenter anchor.

NICOLE BRISCOE
Event Emcee
ESPN SportsCenter

Two fighter jets fly next to each other over mountain terrain.

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

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