Join Us At Our Annual Banquets
Frequently asked questions
What is the event for?
The annual banquet is to gather for a night of friendship, fellowship, and inspiring stories of our humanity, our grit, and our faith. The evening will feature prominent speakers and an awards program to honor grassroots activists and leaders. This year we are celebrating 25 years of service. We are blessed with another year working to promote justice, protect civil rights, and empower our community.
What is this year’s theme?
Protecting Our Faith and Democracy
Who will be speaking?
COLUMBUS
Keynote speaker: Ilhan Omar
Motivational Speaker: Adam Soltani
Emcee: Alauddin Alauddin
CINCINNATI & DAYTON
Keynote speaker: Dalia Mogahed
Motivational speaker: Dr. Altaf Husain
Emcee: Alauddin Alauddin
What are the awards that will be presented?
CAIR-Ohio Hero Award: a recognition of personal courage and persistence in transforming a challenge into meaningful change for all Ohioans.
CAIR-Ohio Community Empowerment Award: a recognition that celebrates
community service and grassroots efforts that empower the local community.
How long is the event?
Check in begins at 5:00pm. Program begins promptly at 5:30pm. Closing remarks will take place at 8:30pm.
Where is the event being held?
COLUMBUS
Ohio Union, Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom
1739 North High St Columbus, OH 43210
CINCINNATI & DAYTON
Manor House, Georgian Ballroom
7440 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040
Is there parking on site?
COLUMBUS
Yes, there is paid parking at Ohio Union South Garage (1759 N. High Street)
CINCINNATI & DAYTON
Yes, surface lot parking adjacent to entrance
Is there an accessibility entrance? Accommodations?
Yes, both banquet venues are accessible to all. There are elevators and railing throughout the buildings.
What is included with a sponsorship?
Banquet Sponsorship Packages 2022
What is a table sponsorship?
A table sponsorship includes premium seating and complimentary tickets for 10 individuals. An individual or business name can be displayed on the table.
We recommend purchasing a table sponsorship for guaranteed group seating.
What is the children’s enrichment program?
Hired specialists will be conducting the Children’s Enrichment Program for kids ages 4-11. Kids meals will be provided to those participating in the child enrichment program.
More info about The Institute of Youth Development and Excellence (IYDE)
Do I need to purchase an individual ticket for my child if they are participating in the enrichment program?
Yes, child enrichment tickets are sold separately from general admission tickets.
If I buy multiple individual tickets, will we be seated together?
We recommend purchasing a table to ensure you and your party are seated together. We can not guarantee seating together for individually purchased tickets.
Will I be able to sit with my family? Will men and women be seated together?
Family seating is available when tickets are purchased in one transaction.
Men and women will be seated together at the banquet.
Can I purchase tickets at the event?
Tickets will likely sell out prior to the date of the event so we can not guarantee tickets will be sold at the door.
I can’t make it to the event, can I get a refund?
No, we are unable to offer refunds.
Can I transfer my ticket to someone else if I can’t attend?
Yes, reach out to Sarah Mazouz (smazouz@cair.com).
Is there a dress code?
We encourage all of our guests to dress their best for the banquet.
Will the food be zabiha/halal?
The menu for the night will include a zabiha halal chicken option as well as a vegetarian option for those that make that request.
Will we pray Salah in congregation?
Maghreb Salah is included in the program and we intend to pray in congregation.