7th Annual Gourmet Gala & Auction Committee: (l to r) Peggy Roudebush, Maria Cholak, Janet Schaible, Nadine Newberry, Vicki Stump and Lindsay Bumbaugh.

National City was the event's diamond sponsor. Pictured are (l-r) Emily and Lou Prabell, Maxine and Bob Alexander, and Dale and Cindy Strathmann.

(From the left) Cincinnati City Councilman Jeff Berding congratulates Ohio Rep. Bill Seitz, who was honored with the Donna Ferneding Award.

Netherland Plaza Banquet Chef Brian Cable serves Gala co-chairs Janet Schaible (left) and Nadine Newberry.

(From the left) Jamey Hobbs and Core Board Chair Jacqueline Schuster-Hobbs with Executive Director Alan Mabry.

(From the left): Mark McClure and Local 12 reporter Liz Bonis with Ray and Janet Schaible. Bonis served as the Gala’s emcee, and Janet Schaible was event co-chair.

Board member Robert Lameier (left) and Dr. Michael Oberdoerster, the 2006 Donna Ferneding Award winner.

Debby Dattilo, pictured with her new coat from Gronauer Furs, with entertainer Mickey Esposito. Dattilo’s husband Jimmy made a successful bid for the coat during the live auction.

Board member Bob Alexander and event co-chair Nadine Newberry with Linda and Dave Graviss.

Sisters of Charity enjoyed the event.

Wells Fargo, a silver sponsor.

(L-r) Regan Smith, Jacob Tilden and Jodie McGrath.

Carol Nusekabel peruses the silent auction items.

Debby and Dr. Alan Mabry.

Mickey Esposito entertains the crowd.