In 2024 we asked ourselves, “how can we make our annual golf event more inclusive, more fun, and more beneficial for our guests and students?” The answer was The Golf Social at Topgolf.
So, how’d we do?
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, we welcomed more than 200 guests for an afternoon of golf, networking, and giving back at our 2nd annual Golf Social. With the support of our generous sponsors and dedicated attendees, we raised $200,000, setting a new record for our annual golf event!
This year’s Golf Social was chaired by two incredible leaders: Frank Orsini, Executive Vice President and President of Seating at Lear Corporation, and Sham Kunjur, Executive Director – Industrialization at General Motors. Their leadership and commitment helped make this event a resounding success.
We were also honored to have the support of Ajoy Unnikrishnan, Vice President of Global Purchasing at Lear Corporation, Ladious Abram, Purchasing Manager at Lear Corporation, and Marcelo Conti, Executive Director of Purchasing at General Motors.
The event started with a VIP reception where guests mixed, mingled, and connected with fellow business leaders. Then all guests enjoyed some Topgolf free play leading up to our Topgolf Tournament where teams competed for bragging rights and prizes. Congratulations to our winners:
- 1st Place – Team Tier 1
- 2nd Place – Team Kaiser Enterprise
- 3rd Place – Team RXO
Guests also enjoyed a lively silent auction featuring a wide variety of luxurious and fun items, from Detroit Tigers and University of Michigan football tickets to exquisite jewelry and wine packages. JBL Clip 5 speakers, generously provided by Harman, added excitement as door prizes.
No event is complete without great food, and this year’s menu did not disappoint. Guests enjoyed BBQ chicken, beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, and fresh-baked cookies, all while connecting with peers and building relationships that extend far beyond the day.
We are deeply grateful to all the organizations that made this event possible starting with our Premier Partner, Lear Corporation. Our VIP Reception Sponsors were Harman and Kaiser Enterprise. Our Event Sponsors were A-Line Staffing Solutions and Wallbridge, and our Presenting Sponsors were Ally, Dechen Consulting, Magna, Motion, North American Stamping Group, and RXO.
All proceeds from the Golf Social directly support students in our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, helping us empower the next generation of leaders.
“It was a beautiful day,” said Kristina Marshall, our President and CEO. “And while the weather was outstanding, that’s not what I’m talking about. The beauty was in the people and companies that supported and attended our event, generating a significant amount of funds to support our students, helping us spread awareness about our mission and the important impact of our work, and opening many doors for future opportunities and partnerships.”
If you or your company are interested in learning more about our mission or exploring partnership opportunities, we’d love to connect. Please reach out to our Director of Development, Daniela Matthews, at Daniela@WinningFutures.org or 586-276-5236.
Together, we can continue to empower tomorrow’s workforce.