Giving
The 2026 Honors Gala will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. A special thank you to our Gala Chair and Board Member, John J. Kowalczyk, DO, FACOS and Mistress of Ceremonies, Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter Ozzy Mora, from KLAS 8 News!
Honors is our largest fundraiser of the year, recognizing outstanding medical students, residents, educators, and physicians while raising funds to support upcoming grants, scholarships, and awards. AOF has consistently increased its annual distributions over the years, and we are now giving nearly one million dollars to hundreds of individuals, and several organizations, each and every year.
For over 75 years, the AOF has proudly supported the entire Osteopathic profession, encompassing all geographies, specialties, and career stages. Each year, we hold our Gala in conjunction with the American Osteopathic Association's OMED Conference and each year, we publish a Tribute book to honor each and every one of our AOF award recipients.
AOF 2026 Honors Silent Auction
Click here to register -- browse, bid, and buy!
You can support the next generation of Osteopathic Leaders and Student Scholarships by joining hundreds of other supporters for the American Osteopathic Foundation's 2026 Honors Gala Silent Auction.
View online many wonderful items, including vacation properties, signed memorabilia, technology, beauty items, toys, designer purses, and fashion accessories. The holidays are approaching so you can support a great cause while checking items off your shopping list. More items will be added every few days, so please check back again and again to see what’s new!
The auction will be open through noon/ 2pm (PT/ CT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
AOF 2026 Honors Gala Single Tickets Available
You may purchase single tickets to the 2026 AOF Honors Gala through Friday, October 16th at 11:59 pm (CT).
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors and Underwriters!
2026 Presenting Sponsor
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Platinum Sponsor
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
Entertainment Underwriter
Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, FACOFP, dist.
Reception Underwriter
Dawn R. Tartaglione, DO, FACOS, DFACOS
Gold Sponsors
AOiA
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM)
Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)
Silver Sponsor
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
Burrell College of Health Sciences, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Seger Morris, DO, MBA and Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA)
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Mrs. Lucille Sees and Julieanne P. Sees, DO
Touro University Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Bronze Sponsors
Allergy and Immunology Associates, Inc.
American Osteopathic Association
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM)
Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU)
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Kansas City University KCU-COM
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Midwestern University - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM)
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM)
Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS)
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM)
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation and Ohio University HCOM
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM)
University of Pikesville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM)
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)
UNT Health Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
Urology Group of Southern California / Signature Medical Clinics, Inc.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Nancy Zammuto
Copper
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM)
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM)
Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
TrueLearn
Candy Station Sponsor
Mrs. Suzanne Cyrus
Virtual Sponsor
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Terry Sanders, Honors Gala Director at 312-202-8230 or tlsanders@aof.org.
As a national-serving nonprofit foundation, the AOF provides hundreds of grants and scholarships each year, and recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment in the classroom, community, and to the principles and practice of Osteopathic medicine. Together, with the generosity of our donors and sponsors, and the strength and vision of our partners, we continue to advance this outstanding profession.