Luminary of the Year
[lu∙mi∙nary: a person of prominence or brilliant achievement]
Support the Brain Injury Association of America with the Luminary of the Year campaign.
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Friday November 14, 2025
The National Press Club
Washington, D.C.
6 PM Cocktail reception, dinner, auction, fund the mission
Followed by a dessert reception
Where to Stay
BIAA has reserved a hotel room block at the Hotel Washington, located at 515 15th St NW Washington, D.C. This hotel is just steps away from the National Press Club, which is where the Luminary of the Year event is being held. Reserve your room using this link
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| Dr. Mark Ashley founded Centre for Neuro Skills in 1980 after his brother, Steve, experienced a life-changing event, leaving him cognitively intact, but with locked-in syndrome. His brother became one of CNS’ first patients, and his recovery became the model for the brain injury rehabilitation provider’s philosophy. Dr. Ashley’s dedication to understanding brain injury has helped countless patients over his 40 years of developing clinical therapies. He established the Clinical Research and Education Foundation in 2011. He has served on numerous committees and boards for organizations focused on brain injury treatment, research and outcomes. Among many awards, Dr. Ashley was honored in 2023 with BIAA’s Sheldon Berrol, MD Clinical Service Award recognizing his outstanding contributions to improving the quality of care, professional training, and education in the field of brain injury. |
| For more information or if you have questions, please contact Kelly Garman at [email protected] or (703) 202-0855 |