Each year the Norman S. Minor Bar Association recognizes trailblazing attorneys who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and committed to building our committee. In addition, NSMBA uses this event as a vehicle to raise scholarship funds to support students entering the legal profession.

This year's Trailblazer Gala will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026 at The Metropolitan at the 9, Autograph Collection Mint Ballroom.

The recipient of the 2026 Judge Ronald B. Adrine Trailblazer Award is the Hon. Charles E. Fleming, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio!

Program: 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Includes: State of NSMBA, dinner, awards presentation, cash and open bar, and dancing!

Please click HERE to purchase individual tickets.

If you are interested in sponsorship/ad opportunities or have any other questions, please contact [email protected]

Thank you!

Tickets

$4,500.00 Gold Sponsor: Full table (10 seats); Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in the Program Booklet and On-Screen Presentation; Full Page Ad (8.5 x. 11); Presentation Recognition Private Pre-Event/VIP Reception Tickets (10); and Four (4) Complimentary Admissions to NSMBA Signature Events

$1,750.00 Nonprofit/Community Sponsor/Affinity Bar Associations: 12 Table (5 seats), 12 Page Ad (8.5 x. 5.5 horizontal), and Recognition as a Community Sponsor in the Program Booklet

$2,500.00 Bronze Sponsor: Half Table (5 seats) and Company Logo Featured Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor

$3,500.00 Silver Sponsor: Half Table (5 seats); Half Page Ad (8.5 x. 5.5 horizontal); Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in the Program Booklet; and Two (2) Complimentary Admissions to NSMBA Signature Events

$125.00 NSMBA Member-Individual Ticket (Valet Parking Included)

$300.00 NSMBA Non-Member-Couple Ticket (Valet Parking Included)

$150.00 NSMBA Non-Member-Individual Ticket (Valet Parking Included)

$250.00 NSMBA Member-Couple Ticket (Valet Parking Included)