NABC® Gala “The Best Is Yet to Come” Presented by Crash Champions Set for Monday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa
Event to Benefit Military Members, Veterans, First Responders and Families in Need
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 27, 2024) – The National Auto Body Council announced the SECOND ANNUAL NABC® GALA and 30th Anniversary Celebration, themed “The Best Is Yet to Come”, Presented by Crash Champions. The event, scheduled in conjunction with Collision Industry Week, will be held Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA, with a golf opportunity to follow on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Indian Wells Golf Club.
The second annual NABC® Gala Presented by Crash Champions will celebrate the collective accomplishments of the NABC® members, honor the NABC® President’s Award recipient and raise funds for the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation to continue serving veterans, military members, families in need and first responders in communities across the country.
“For more than 25 years, we’ve been intentional about building a culture upon the core commitment that the collision repair industry is about People First, Always,” said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert. “That principle is why we are so proud to partner with the National Auto Body Council and its tremendous work to advocate for the industry within local communities across the U.S. Collision repair companies have felt the good work of this organization for decades, and we are thrilled to support the second annual NABC® Gala as the presenting sponsor.”
The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,500 vehicles, provided extrication opportunities for more than 6,000 First Responders through the NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) programs. But demand continues to grow to meet the needs for reliable transportation and first responder education through the United States, and the NABC and its members are committed to serving these growing needs.
“This is an incredible opportunity for the collision repair industry to come together again to celebrate our collective efforts to give back in the communities where we live and work,” said Tom Wolf, recently elected chairman of the National Auto Body Council board of directors. “We are excited to bring our NABC gala to Collision Industry Week in Palm Springs and look forward to seeing everyone out to support our programs and our focus on changing and saving lives.”
NABC members, colleagues and guests will have an opportunity to join the National Auto Body Council® in glamorous Palm Springs under the stars to celebrate 30 years of changing and saving lives together. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled trip to the playground of the stars of screen and stage for poolside events, golf and family activities, along with networking, camaraderie and, most importantly, supporting a great cause. Donations to and sponsorship of the event are tax-deductible.
Enjoy a Beautiful Oasis at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
The second annual NABC Gala Presented by Crash Champions will be held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 44400 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells, CA 92210. Set against the Santa Rosa Mountains, this beautiful resort features an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation. Enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments, championship golf, dynamite cuisine at celebrated restaurants, children’s activities and breathtaking desert sunsets. Relax in guest rooms with available private balconies or take a dip in the inviting sandy beach pool. Designed to meet your every need, let the resort welcome you to an oasis of modern luxury. The special NABC rate of $299 is available from Monday, January 20, 2025, through Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at https://book.passkey.com/go/NABC25.
NABC Gala Kicks Off Collision Industry Week
The second annual NABC Gala kicks off the Collision Industry Week in Palm Springs with two days of entertainment, networking and events, including:
The second annual NABC Gala kicks off the Collision Industry Week in Palm Springs with two days of entertainment, networking and events, including:
Monday, January 20, 2025
| Noon | NABC Recycled Rides® Presentation Rose Lawn – Renaissance Esmeralda |
| Noon – 4 p.m. | NABC® Networking Lounge Presented by Enterprise The Place – Renaissance Esmeralda Atrium |
| 5:30 p.m. | NABC® Gala “The Best Is Yet to Come” Reception Rose Lawn Presented by Driven Brands – Renaissance Esmeralda |
| 7 p.m. | NABC® Gala Presented by Crash Champions Crystal Ballroom – Renaissance Esmeralda Music and entertainment provided by the Rat Pack and the Dry Martini Orchestra. |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
| 8 a.m.–11 a.m. | NABC® Palm Springs Golf Opportunity Indian Wells Golf Resort – Celebrity Course |
There are 20 foursomes available for open play – greens fees $250 per player including cart and range balls. Golf registration available here: https://www.nabcgolfevent.org/2025palmspringsgolfevent.html
Details on the full agenda, guest activities and registration information are available at https://www.nabcgala.org/2025nabcgala.html. Sponsorship opportunities are available at https://www.nabcgala.org/2025galasponsorship.html. For more information about the second annual NABC® Gala Presented by Crash Champions, please contact Debby Robinson at 312.505.4336 or drobinson@nationalautobodycouncil.org.
ABOUT CRASH CHAMPIONS
At Crash Champions, We Believe in People First, Always. As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the collision repair industry, Crash Champions serves customers at more than 600 high-quality collision repair centers in 37 states across the U.S. When we are not getting our neighbors safely back on the road, we’re passionate about partnering with organizations that make a positive impact on our local communities. Crash Champions is a proud Level One Partner with the National Auto Body Council (NABC®), a regular supporter of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and a proud national sponsor with the Susan G. Komen® Foundation. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 Winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award, Matt Ebert. For more information and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,500 vehicles and provided extrication opportunities for more than 6,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides®, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) and the NABC® Community Impact program. That effort equates to a 4:1 ROI in dollar value delivered from NABC® membership dollars. The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.
