Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older.
After two years of Shine-Thru, we are back in the building for 2023.
Friday, February 10, 2023
6:00 – 9:00
Westark Church of Christ
Fort Smith Night to Shine Video
2023 Fort Smith Night to Shine Compilation Video
Video: NTS Volunteers
Audio: “I’m Still Here – Jim’s Theme” by John Rzeznik
Photo Albums
Instead of posting all 2,000+ photos in a single album, we are sorting by activity.
2023 Night to Shine Sponsors
WestArk Church of Christ
Host
WestArk Church of Christ has been hosting Night to Shine and Shine Through since 2017. We are so proud to be able to host again for 2022.
Our mission: Making Disciples for Jesus Who are Eager to Serve Others
Individual Sponsors
Money & Services
Richard Adams
Jack Alexander
Amy Allred
Diane Arnold
Brenda Beckloff
Janice Bengston
Phyllis Bridges
Jordon and Meredith Brown
Lorna Bryant
Richard & Shirley Bullard
Robert and Aerren Childers
Dave and Dwonne Cogswell
Robert Donahue
Vicki Erhart
Jim Fincher
Stephen Fowlkes
Kay Garrett
John & Kathy Glidewell
Kristi Gooden
Dr. Calvin and Sandy Graham
Melissa Hodges
Katherine Holmes
Martin Homes
Liz Huff
Ted and Sharon Knight
In loving memory of Bob & June Martin
Berry & Wendy McHenry
Debbie & Pat Mickle
Taylor Morris
Cole Moury
Clark and Tracy Risley
Andy Rye
Jennifer Smith
Ralph & Sally Smith
Brittney Stormer
Chris and Allison Strasser
Mary Thomas
Chad, Heather, and Caleb Tidwell
Angela Ulmer
Rick & Rosanne Wade
Lou & Tracy Winchell
Royce Martin Charity Fund – Bekaert Employees
Adam Jenkins
Behind the Scenes Support
Some of our Kings and Queens may have special needs that prevent their attendance at such a large, social gathering like Night to Shine. But there are still ways for some of them to help.
Since its inception, Fort Smith Night to Shine has had our own weather watcher, badge developer, and videographer. He is WestArk’s own Adam Jenkins. While you may never see him at Night to Shine, his help behind the scenes is invaluable.
Thank you, Adam!
Guard Tronic
Website and Registration
Guard Tronic is proud to provide hosting / registration services for Night to Shine. We have been involved in Night to Shine in Fort Smith since 2017 and look forward to continuing our volunteering in the event.
Primetime Barbershop
Style Sponsor
We are grateful to the crew at Primetime Barbershop to providing hair and makeup services as well as being Buddies for 2023 Night to Shine.
AraMark
King / Queen Meal Provider
We are so happy to announce that Ms. Johnson and her crew from Aramark (from Sebastian County Detention Facility) will be cooking the food for our Kings and Queens again this year. Their team donated 100% of the food in 2018 and 2019, and provided a team to cook and clean up. Thank you to the AraMark team from Sebastian County Detention Facility!
Frito Lay
Snack Provider
We are thanful to the Frito Lay company for donating snacks for our Kings, Queens, Caregivers, and Volunteers.
Paulie The Klown and His Lady Clown
Entertainment
We are grateful to Paulie The Klown and His Lady Clown for donating their entertainment service to 2023 Fort Smith Night to Shine.
Alma Police Department
Security Detail
Alma Chief of Police, Jeff Pointer, has been our Chief of Security since our first Fort Smith Night to Shine He always brings a helpful crew to help keep us all safe. We are grateful for their service.
Mercy
Donation
We are grateful for Mercy’s continued support for Fort Smith Night to Shine.
Fort Smith Police
Security Detail
Fort Smith Chief of Police Danny Baker has also been involved since our first Night to Shine….first as a Buddy, now as Co-Chair of Security, along with Chief Pointer. FSPD also provides Buddies and security to every event.
My Cloud Limo
Limo Provider
We are so grateful to My Cloud Limo for once again supply two of their stretch Hummers for our Kings and Queens. My Cloud Limo takes our Kings, Queens, and Buddies from the staging area to the Red Carpet in style.
The White Tent Company
Dance Floor Provider
The White Tent Company provided our HUGE dance tent in 2020 and have agreed to come back in 2023.
Thank you for your support of Night to Shine!
Edwards Funeral Home
Cadillac Limo Provider
Edwards Funeral Home has agreed to provide us with four Cadillac Limousines and included the drivers. This improved our efficiency of moving Kings and Queens from the prep area to red carpet. We are truly thankful for their service at Night to Shine!
MS Event Group
A/V Services
Karaoke and DJ services will be provided by MS Event Group. They also provide much of the lighting for our dinner area and dance floor. We are grateful for all they do for Night to Shine.
Domino's Pizza
Volunteer Food Provider
We are grateful to Domino’s Pizza for providing a meal to our Volunteers
Learn, Pla, Grow
Sensory Room
Learn, Play, Grow will once again be providing staff and equipment for our Sensory Room. If a King or Queen gets over-stimulated, they will have a quiet, serene room to go to relax in. We are grateful for Mandy Chilten and her team at Learn, Play, Grow.
Spirit 106.3
Media Sponsor
We are proud to have Spirit 106.3 KZKZ as a media sponsor. Please be listening for our Public Service Announcements on their station.
Bekaert
Drink Provider
Bekaert was one of the first sponsors to sign up for Night to Shine in late 2016 (for NTS2017). They have provided food, drinks, or both at every Night to Shine held in Fort Smith, outside of the two Covid years. We are so thankful for all of their help and support.
Arkansas Lighting
Donation
We are thankful to Arkansas Lighting for their donation to Night to Shine!
Sam's Club
Volunteer Drink Provider
We are thankful to Sam’s Club for teaming with our own CURE to provide drinks to our volunteers!
Arvest
Donation
We are thankful for Arvest Bank’s continued support of Night to Shine.
CURE
Volunteer Drink Provider
The Compassionate Utilization of Resources (CURE) provides so much to so many! We are thankful for all of their contributions to Night to Shine.
Northside High School
Saber Team
The Northside Saber Team is always a welcome sight at the Night to Shine red carpet. All the Kings and Queens will walk under the Northside Sabers on their way to the red carpet.
Wendy's (Van Buren)
Swag Provider
We are grateful to Wendy’s in Van Buren for providing take home goodies for the Kings’ and Queen’s bags.
Southside Mavericks
Southern Stars Dance Team
Our Kings and Queens will have a huge number of people cheering for them on the red carpet. We are proud to have the Southside Stars Dance Team leading the cheers.
Celebrate Recovery
New Sponsor
We are excited to add the Celebrate Recovery group that meets at WestArk Church of Christ as new sponsors.
A Print Above
T-Shirt Sponsor
We are grateful to A Print Above Printing for their new sponsorship of Night to Shine. They printed our t-shirts for 2023.
(479) 782-7377
Coca Cola
Caregiver Hospitality Room Drink Provider
We are grateful for Coca Cola for donating drinks for the Caregiver Hospitality Room Drink Provider.
UAFS Police Department
Security / Parking / Traffic Control
We are thankful for our relationship with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. We are also grateful for the help the UAFS Police Department give during Night to Shine.
RSVP
Rental
We are grateful to RSVP Rentals for discounts on supplies for Night to Shine
Pat Satterfield Realtors
New Sponsor
We are grateful to be able to add Pat Satterfield Realtors as new sponsors for Night to Shine.
ESPN Radio - Hit That Line
Media Sponsor
Tommy Craft and the staff at 95.3 ESPN Radio are kind enough again this year to promote our event by running our 30 second commercial. Using the Tim Tebow connection, they are able to reach a market that we typically wouldn’t have access.
Spirit 106.3 KZKZ
Media Sponsor
Tom Brown recorded sessions with three of the FS Night to Shine leadership to be played for the month leading up to Night to Shine.
KDYN KYLR Radio
Media Sponsors
We are grateful to Mark Dietz and the crew at KDYN Radio for running our promo for Night to Shine.
Raising Cane's
Swag Provider
We are proud to add Raising Cane’s to the list of Night to Shine sponsors for 2023. They are providing swag for each King and Queen’s take away bag.
ArcBest
Donation
We are grateful for the continued support of Night to Shine from ArcBest
Sonic Drive-In - Alma, Burrough Road Fort Smith, and Van Buren
Swag provider
We are grateful to the Sonic Drive-In in Alma, on Burrough Road in Fort Smith, and Van Buren for providing swag for our Kings and Queens.
Texas Roadhouse
Swag Provider
We are grateful to the Texas Roadhouse for providing swag for our Kings and Queens.
KISR 93.7
Media Sponsor
We are grateful for KISR 93.7 and their continued support for Night to Shine.
First National Bank
Donation
We are grateful to First National Bank for their continued support for Night to Shine.
Sharum's Garden Center and Landscaping
Donation
We are grateful to add Sharum’s Nursery and Landscaping for their generous donation.
Beau's Tuxedos
Drip Provider
We are grateful for Beau’s Tuxedos continued support for Night to Shine.
Alford's Carpet One Floor & Home
Donation
We are grateful to Alford’s Carpet One Floor and Home for their generous donation.
Cookies By Carol
Sweet Treat Provider
We are grateful for the sweet treats donated by Cookies By Carol.
Edible Ideas
Snack Provider
We are grateful for the generous donation of food by Edible Ideaz.
Black Bison Coffee Company
Coffee & Hot Chocolate Provider
We are grateful to the Black Bison Coffee Company for their generous donation of coffee and hot chocolate for our Caregiver Hospitality Room.
Joe's Grill & Cantina
Discounted Tacos
Our Caregiver Hospitality Room will have a taco bar thanks to discounted tacos from Joe’s Grill & Cantina.
Tuesday Morning Wings
Food Provider
We are grateful for Tuesday Morning Wings for providing food for our Caregiver Hospitality Room.
Karma Body Works
Sotaira Morrigan - Massage Therapist
Our Caregiver Hospitality Room will have a certified massage therapist thanks to Karma Body Works.
Mary Burkett
Donation
We are grateful to be able to add WestArk’s own Mary Burkett as a sponsor of Night to Shine. She is donating diffusers for the Caregiver Hospitality Room.
Alma Farm Supply
Red Carpet Supplies
We are grateful for the red carpet supplies provided by Alma Farm Supply. We are also always appreciative of the help from Rick and Trish Carson.
Burger King
Swag Bag Goodies
We are grateful for the generous donation of Burger King. They will be providing gift certificates for the Kings/Queens take home bags.
Center for Professional Psychology
Swag Provider
We are thankful for the take home bag swag provided by Center for Professional Psychology.
Walmart Health
Swag Provider
We are thankful for the take home bag swag provided by Walmart Health. They have also agreed to have some of their team members volunteer.
FCA All Abilities
Swag Provider
We are grateful for the swag provided by FCA All Abilities
Arkansas Miss Amazing
We are grateful to add Arkansas Miss Amazing to our list of sponsors.
Fort Smith Youth Baseball and Softball
Sponsor
We are happy to be able to add Fort Smith Youth Baseball and Softball to the list of Night to Shine sponsors.
Fort Smith Radio Group / Steel Horse Rally
Advertsing
We are grateful for the advertising provided us by the Fort Smith Radio Group, the Steel Horse Rally, and Dennis Snow.
Olive Garden
Volunteer Lunch Provider
The Night to Shine volunteers are especially grateful to Olive Garden for helping provide lunch on Friday, before Night to Shine.
ARC for the River Valley
King/Queen Support
We are thankful for all of the support of the ARC for the River Valley.
Bost, INc.
King / Queen Support
We are thankful for the support for our Kings and Queens provided by Bost.
Stories, News, and Coverage
Good Day NWA
Media Sponsor
We are grateful to Good Day NWA for hosting our own Chris Benjamin to speak about Fort Smith Night to Shine.
5 News
Media Sponsor
We are thankful for 5 News continued support for Night to Shine.
Radio Spot
Media
This 40 second audio spot was recorded by Chris Benjamin and distributed to several different stations.