Every scholarship, every speaker, and every sponsor is part of one story: a community showing up for its students. Explore each year below, and see how you can be part of what comes next.
Our speakers, sponsors, and the students we have celebrated, gathered year by year. Tap a year to open it and meet the dreamers, leaders, and partners who made each one possible.
Keynote Speaker. Founder and CEO of Pretty Little Tacos, an award-winning Atlanta restaurant brand. Her talk, "Turning Pain into Purpose," shares how entrepreneurship became a path to resilience and generational opportunity.
Founder and Executive Director of Faithfully Fit Moms. Her talk: "Walking by Faith, Taking the First Step."
A youth entrepreneur trio, Eric Wilson, Eden Wilson, and Mason Rollins, sharing "Dream Big, Start Small."
Honored for five years of unwavering support.
Honored for five years of unwavering support.
Honored for five years of unwavering support.
Honored for five years of unwavering support.
Honored for five years of unwavering support.
Founder of the STEM Scholarship (findeREC, Inc.), honored for five years of unwavering support.
Our 2026 scholarship recipients will be announced on September 1 and celebrated at the gala.
Keynote Speaker. A Magistrate Judge in North Carolina and former Chief of Probation and Pretrial Services in the Western District of Michigan, with more than 30 years in criminal justice. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Tennessee State University and a Master's in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Youth Speaker. A published author of "When I Became a Big Sister" and "Sprinkle of Thanks: Gratitude and Mood Journal," and a young entrepreneur who designs and sells colorful acrylic bookmarks and a cosmetic line. Her dream is to become a pediatrician.
Twin Power · Elite Scholars Academy · Dream: Trichologist.
Twin Power · Elite Scholars Academy · Dream: Nurse Practitioner.
Twin Power · Elite Scholars Academy · Dream: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Twin Power · Utopian Academy for the Arts High School · Dream: Cybersecurity Analyst.
Twin Power · Emanuel Preparatory School of Math and Science · Dream: Professional Baseball Player.
Belton M. Rivers · Jonesboro High School · Dream: Physical Therapist.
George and Ruby Joseph · Tuskegee University · Dream: Pediatric Oncology Nurse.
George and Ruby Joseph · Spelman College · Dream: Concert Pianist, Composer, Educator, and Philanthropist.
George and Ruby Joseph · Middle Georgia State University · Dream: Sports Manager.
George and Ruby Joseph · Hampton University · Dream: Pediatric Dentist.
George and Ruby Joseph · Howard University · Dream: Business Leader and Financial Innovator.
STEM · Elite Scholars Academy · Dream: Technology Entrepreneur.
Jaden Blake · Spelman College · Dream: Dermatologist.
Jaden Blake · Jonesboro High School · Dream: Biomedical Engineer.
Jaden Blake · Elite Scholars Academy · Dream: Pediatric Nurse.
Jaden Blake · Georgia State University · Dream: Nurse and Cybersecurity Analyst.
Jaden Blake · Jonesboro High School · Dream: Task Force Unit at the Federal level.
Keynote Speaker. CEO of Bully Boy Entertainment and founder of the Barbara V. Brandy Foundation.
Guest Speaker. Spelman College instructor, former Chairman of Fulton County, and author.
Guest Speaker. Teen founder of Kayla's Italian Ice.
Guest Speaker.
Guest Speaker.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Belton M. Rivers Scholarship.
Belton M. Rivers Scholarship.
Belton M. Rivers Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
Jaden Blake Sports and Social Justice Scholarship.
Guest Speaker. CEO of Made Leather Co.
Guest Speaker. Board certified chiropractor and a nutrition and lifestyle trainer.
Guest Speaker. CEO of Cade-Hill Insurance Agency and a custom home builder in TN and GA.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Belton M. Rivers Scholarship.
Belton M. Rivers Scholarship.
Belton M. Rivers Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
Jaden Blake Sports and Social Justice Scholarship.
Keynote Speaker. Gospel recording artist and Sunday's Best finalist.
Guest Speaker.
Guest Speaker. Diversity and inclusion executive and grant writing expert.
Guest Speaker. Chief Deputy US Probation.
Guest Speaker. Talk show host and transformation coach.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
Twin Power Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
George and Ruby Joseph Scholarship.
