13/03/26

The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 2025 Board Of Visitors Event/Capital Campaign Launch

The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 2025 Board Of Visitors Event/Capital Campaign Launch

November 12, 2025, Hilton Americas Hotel, TMC3 Collaborative Building and Helix Park

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center convened their 2025 Board of Visitors events featuring the annual board meeting and reception at Hilton Americas hotel along with a day of science and the closing capital campaign event held at the TMC3 Collaborative Building and in a purpose-built experiential production tent structure at Helix Park. The events culminated with the performance by none other than Willie Nelson and were designed and produced by Ward & Ames Special Events, Inc.

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13/03/26

United Way of Greater Houston Campaign

United Way of Greater Houston Campaign

September 25th, 2025, 713 Music Hall

The United Way of Greater Houston Campaign Kickoff took place at 713 Music Hall on Thursday, September 25, 2025, officially launching the organization’s annual fundraising drive and upcoming campaign year. Designed to inspire employees, share community impact stories, and encourage participation—both in person and virtually—the event built support for local nonprofit partner agencies. The pre-function space featured curated photo ops. While the concert level offered space-inspired lounge pods, celestial centerpieces, and a striking, suspended solar system installation. Our team coordinated catering, venue, décor, audio-visual production, event timeline, and budget management ensuring a seamless, well-executed evening.

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13/03/26

Navy SEAL Foundation

Navy SEAL Foundation

February 6th, 2025, The Post Oak Hotel Ballroom

Ward & Ames has had the distinct honor of producing the Navy SEAL Foundation’s Evening of Tribute, an annual event dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) warriors. Held at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas, this powerful evening celebrates service members who embody the unwavering commitment, courage, and values of the Navy SEAL community. The event also plays a critical role in generating essential support for active-duty SEALs, veterans, and their families.

A dedicated Host Committee is instrumental in advancing the Foundation’s mission—championing fundraising efforts and expanding awareness of the profound and lasting impact the Navy SEAL Foundation has on the NSW community.

The Foundation remains steadfast in delivering timely, comprehensive support across every phase of service and sacrifice. In 2025 alone, more than $27.6 million in direct programmatic assistance was provided through its four pillars: Community, Health, Education, and Legacy. These efforts encompass crisis response, family resiliency programs, respite childcare, mental and physical health services, educational scholarships, and enduring care for surviving families.

Each initiative represents a real person and a real need. In an increasingly complex world, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of the Navy SEAL Foundation—and standing behind those who serve—is more critical than ever.

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13/03/26

Memorial Hermann Healthcare “Can’t Stop The Feeling”

Memorial Hermann Healthcare “Can’t Stop The Feeling”

April 26, 2025, Hilton Americas-Houston, Lanier Grand Ballroom

Memorial Hermann’s annual event was at the Hilton Americas Hotel. Designed by Ward & Ames, the event featured Celebrity Chef Aaron Bludorn and Hilton Executive Chef Ruffy Sulaiman executing a culinary feast for the guests. A surprise flash mob featured the event chairs, Memorial Hermann board members, doctors, and guests. Dr. David Callender spoke along with chairs Cheryl Bobblitt King, and Bill King.

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13/03/26

Houston Methodist Foundation “Rendezvous with the Future”

Houston Methodist Foundation “Rendezvous with the Future”

October 9, 2025, Hilton Americas-Houston, Lanier Grand Ballroom

“Rendezvous With The Future”, emphasizing transformation through innovation, was held in both ballrooms of the Hilton Americas Hotel. Themed and produced by Ward & Ames, the event welcomed 1,100 guests and raised over $5.7 million dollars.

This Houston Methodist Foundation gala featured cutting edge examples of innovations in clinical, research, transformative/educational, and spiritual care. The event premiered an avatar as emcee that interacted with Dr. Marc Boom in real time, projected on screen.

The reception was in the second-floor ballroom showcasing Houston Methodist ‘s enhanced patient experience, the use of Bio Buttons, Virtual Reality Goggles, Smart Room technology, Spiritual Care and other interactive guest demonstrations. Dramatic video presentations were featured along with special effects & lighting designed by Ward & Ames.”

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11/12/24

Baker Ripley 2023 Legacy of Service

Baker Ripley 2023
Legacy of Service

BakerRipley celebrated the Baker Family for their enduring contributions to the Houston community at the 2023 BakerRipley Experience on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at The Revaire.

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07/05/24

JP Morgan Chase Employee Town Hall & Meeting Minute Maid Park Wednesday, February 28th 2024

JP Morgan Chase Employee Town Hall & Meeting Minute Maid Park Wednesday, February 28th 2024

JP Morgan Chase Employee Town Hall at Minute Maid Park
Ward & Ames Special Events implemented a unique Employee Townhall for JP Morgan Chase at Minute Maid Park. Staging was located on warning track along the 3rd base line. The event featured remarks and a Q&A with Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan Chase & Co. and was attended by approximately 1,500 employees and associates from JP Morgan Chase.

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04/04/24

University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala

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University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala Event 2023

The annual University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala was held at the Hilton Americas 4th Floor Ballroom on Saturday, May 6, 2023. This premiere scholarship fundraising event raised funds through table and ticket sales as well a silent and live auctions. The theme, “Le Fil Rouge”, brought everyone together and reinforced its translated meaning of The Red Thread that connects us all. KHOU Channel 11’s Great Day Houston host Deborah Duncan served as the Master of Ceremonies. The program celebrated the honorees and recognized donors with tributes from the University’s president Richard Ludwick and his wife Melynda. Close to $1.7 million was raised for student scholarships and the festivities were capped off by a performance from The Beach Boys as guests danced the night away.

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04/04/24

Houston Methodist Employee Celebration

Houston Methodist Employee Celebration Event 2023

On Saturday May 6, 2023, Houston Methodist thanked over 40,000 Houston Methodist Employees and family members with an event held at NRG Stadium Houston. That afternoon employees and their families enjoyed fun and games on the concourses along with a variety of festival foods, drinks, and other guest experiences. At 5:00 p.m. the attendees were entertained by a performance from the cast of “Disney Junior, Live On Tour” and then at 8:00 p.m. by a two-hour concert performance by the legendary Stevie Wonder. The event was planned, managed, and produced by Ward & Ames.

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04/04/24

Memorial Hermann Healthcare “Walking On Sunshine”

Memorial Hermann Healthcare “Walking On Sunshine” Event 2023

Memorial Hermann Healthcare’s annual event took place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Hilton Americas Hotel Houston. The event was designed by Ward & Ames Special Events and provided unique experiences throughout the evening including a guest entrance through a tunnel of thousands of sunflowers, dueling pianos performing during cocktail hour, and a 100-foot-long drape-reveal ushering the guests into the dinner. That transition incorporated the dramatic landing of a Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter on a 90-foot-long LED video wall.

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