21st Annual NAF Benefit

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, we celebrated 45 years of student success!

Thank you to all our sponsors, partners, and supporters who made the evening so special. Your continued commitment helps us create brighter futures for students nationwide.

NAF Benefit

45 Years of Transforming
the High School Experience

This event reflected on NAF’s next chapter and celebrate 45 years of collaboration between industry and education that drives NAF’s innovative programming and improves outcomes for over 112,000 students annually. The Benefit honored the accomplishments of NAF students and alumni, while bringing together key partners who are passionate about empowering the next generation.

The Benefit offered a wonderful opportunity to directly engage with NAF students, alumni, and partners.

Honoring

James D. Robinson III Award for Innovation

Showcasing Student Innovation

NAF was thrilled to welcome students from across the country who will be presenting their impactful academy projects at the Benefit. This year, we were proud to feature the following academies:

NAF Academy of Business, KIPP DC College Preparatory – Washington, D.C.
NAF Academy of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET), New Britain High School – New Britain, CT
NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Warren Easton Charter High School – New Orleans, LA
NAF Academy of Finance, Lancaster High School – Lancaster, NY

Our Sponsors

PREMIER SPONSORS

CHAMPION SPONSOR

ADVOCATE SPONSOR

FRIEND SPONSORS

ciena

Deloitte

ePLUS

Google

HCLTech

Lenovo

McKinsey & Co

NFL Foundation

Nokia

Northrop Grumman

OpenText

Samsung

SHI

Tata Consultancy Services

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP

2024 NAF Benefit Highlights

Enjoy remarks from NAF CEO Lisa Dughi, honorees KPMG and RTX, and our exceptional students and alumni. Plus, check out photos from the 20th Annual NAF Benefit.