Save the Date!

Join us as we celebrate 50 remarkable years of impact, community, and inspiration at DSI’s Together We Shine Annual Awards Banquet

📅 November 20, 2025
🕕 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 The Commons | Columbus, IN

This special evening will honor the extraordinary clients, staff, and community partners whose dedication and heart have shaped DSI over the past five decades. It’s a night to celebrate accomplishments, connect with friends, and reflect on all the ways DSI continues to shine.

The evening begins with a Welcome Reception & Connections, where guests can mingle and meet friends, accompanied by the smooth, soulful melodies of the Dark ’N Stormy Jazz Band.

Guests can also participate in interactive moments that make this night truly unforgettable:

Heartprint Mural | Add your touch to a shared masterpiece celebrating the collective impact of everyone in the room
My DSI Moment | Record a brief video sharing why DSI inspires you; your story will become part of a living tribute
Red Carpet Moment | Strike a pose and capture the fun, creating lasting memories of this milestone celebration

Following these experiences, guests will enjoy culinary delights by The Pines, savoring delicious bites as they connect and celebrate together.

The evening continues with the Awards Program led by Sam Simmermaker, recognizing achievements and honoring the extraordinary contributions of clients, staff, and community partners. Adding to the magic, the DSI Choir will debut “Light of a Million Dreams”, filling the room with music, inspiration, and joy.

Throughout the night, guests can write notes for DSI’s clients on elegant gold stars at each table, a meaningful way to share encouragement, hopes, and uplifting thoughts that will be collected and shared with the people DSI serves.

The evening concludes with a Celebratory Toast, as guests raise glasses of champagne and sparkling cider to honor 50 years of shared accomplishments and a bright future ahead.

Attendance is complimentary, but seating is limited. Please RSVP by November 7th to reserve your place at this milestone event.

Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and shine even brighter into the future!

Together We Shine | DSI Annual Awards Banquet 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact