Special Events Campaigns of the Year: MIND Research Institute and Avow Hospice

Cost to Raise a Dollar: Sponsors covered all expenses

"The Eye Ball — A Gala with Vision." What's not to love? What makes the 2011 iteration of the annual Eye Ball is the organization's fearless jump into new territory. Until 2009, the Eye Ball was predominantly an awards banquet, held within the organization's corporate headquarters to thank surgeons, hospital staff and employees for their part in facilitating the eye-donation process.