An Evening in the Cloud Room
November 13, 2025 @ 5:30PM — 8:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Blackstone Plaza : 3555 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68131 Get Directions
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A Night to Honor and Inspire
Join us for an extraordinary evening at Omaha’s premier Cloud Room. In this elegant setting, we will celebrate the distinguished recipients of ERC’s Aequitas Awards, share moving stories of impact, and offer guests an elevated experience with live music, a curated silent auction, and a wine pull. Savor chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres and an open bar while connecting with an exclusive network of ERC supporters who, like you, are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Featuring
- Aequitas Awards Presentation
- Brief Program
- Online Silent Auction
- Wine Pull
- Live Music
- 504 Reserve Whiskey
Aequitas Awards
The name "Aequitas" is derived from the Latin word for justice and equality. Each year ERC recognizes three advocates who have demonstrated dedication to advancing educational equity for Nebraska's children. We will present the following awards:
Ambassador for Youth Rights
James Bankhead
Community Champion
Dr. Kenneth Zoucha
Advocacy in Education
Linsey Camplin, JD
504 Reserve Whiskey
ERC teamed up with Brickway Brewery and Distillery to create 504 Reserve American Singe Malt Whiskey.
Crafted with patience and precision, Brickway's American Single Malt Whiskey has earned three international gold medals and four national gold medals over the past five years. Its rich malt character, smooth finish, and perfectly balanced complexity showcases the best of American craftsmanship, proving that world-class whiskey can be made right here in Nebraska.
This limited-release whiskey celebrates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Before 1973, children with disabilities were often excluded from education or institutionalized. Section 504 changed that, and ERC's legal team works every day to ensure those education protections mean real access in classrooms.
504 Reserve Whiskey is only available for purchase at An Evening in the Cloud Room.
Online Silent Auction
Open: 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 12
Close: 7:45 p.m. Thursday, November 13
This year's auction includes tickets to the Omaha Supernovas, an overnight stay at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, golf at The Player's Club in Omaha, and tickets to the Omaha Symphony. Click here to preview all of our auction items before the event.
Auction winners at the event when bidding closes may claim their prizes before departing.
Sponsors
Platinum: Mud Mile Communications
Silver: Gutman Law Group
Bronze: Brickway Brewery & Distillery, Lucky Bucket Brewing, Pesek Law