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THEME:
THE CROWN WAS NEVER REMOVED, LEGACY WORN LOUD

The 3rd Annual Dreams Fulfilled Scholarship Gala welcomes guests into the grand ballroom of Hyatt Regency Savannah for an elegant Black Tie Affair rooted in history, beauty, and purpose.
The evening opens with red carpet arrivals, a powerful moment of presence as guests step into a space honoring visibility, dignity, and freedom—core to the spirit of Juneteenth and the legacy behind The Crown Was Never Removed. An exclusive VIP Hour follows for VIP guests and VIP tables, setting an intimate, intentional tone rooted in heritage and celebration. As the night unfolds, guests will be welcomed to a beautifully curated seated dinner, accompanied by the sound of a live band, and a signature auction designed to support the future of young women rising already crowned.
This year’s evening is guided by our theme, "The Crown Was Never Removed, Legacy Worn Loud"..
This year’s guiding concept, The Crown Was Never Removed, Legacy Worn Loud, is rooted in the history of the 1786 Tignon Law, which attempted to control and diminish Black women by mandating they cover their hair. What was meant to silence instead became a declaration—Black women transformed restriction into elegance, reclaiming visibility, dignity, and power. The crown was never taken; it endured, passed down through generations, worn with intention and pride.
At the 2026 Gala, this legacy will be fully realized in both meaning and style.
Dress Code: Black Tie | Elegance Encouraged.
Guests are invited to elevate classic black-tie attire with intentional head adornment or statement elegance. Women may incorporate headwraps, sculptural headpieces, jeweled pins, crowns, or bold hair statements, while men are encouraged to add cultural or symbolic accents such as brooches, lapel pins, textured fabrics, or heritage details. The emphasis throughout the room: regal, intentional, unapologetic.
The Dreams Fulfilled Scholarship Gala is more than an elegant evening—it is a statement. A celebration that honors the past, uplifts resilience, and invests in the next generation who continue to rise, not by permission, but by purpose.

VIP access by table only.
No individual VIP tickets are sold. Limited tables are available.
A VIP Table includes seating for 10 guests and a premier Black Tie experience designed for those who wish to fully step into the spirit of The Crown Was Never Removed.
VIP access begins at 6:00 PM with a hosted cocktail hour from 6:00–7:00 PM, welcoming guests into an intentional hour of presence, connection, and celebration—where legacy is honored, stories are shared, and the evening begins already crowned.
Following the cocktail hour, VIP guests enjoy seamless access to the full Gala experience, including red carpet arrivals, dinner service, bar access, and early entry to the signature auction. After the formal program, guests are invited to remain for a continued evening of celebration featuring a live band, as the night transitions from ceremony to joy.
Each VIP table also includes two valet parking passes, and a special gift for every table guest.
VIP tables also receive a full-page digital ad featured in the Gala’s online program for six months, displayed throughout the evening on-screen during the program, and accompanied by a custom QR code placed on the table for guest engagement.
VIP access is available by table only, offering a refined, immersive experience for those who wish to gather, celebrate, and invest in a night where legacy is worn boldly and purpose leads the way.

A General Admission Table includes one reserved table, seating for 10 guests and access to a refined Black Tie evening centered on legacy, culture, and purpose. General Admission begins at
7:00 PM, with red carpet access upon arrival—your moment to step into the experience already crowned.
Your table includes entry to the full Gala program with dinner service, bar access, and a thoughtfully curated silent auction, all within an elegant and celebratory setting.
Following the formal program, all guests are invited to remain and enjoy a night of celebration featuring a live band, as we continue honoring our distinguished community leaders and scholarship recipients the legacy they represent..

A General Admission Ticket includes open seating for one guest at a General Admission table and access to a refined Black Tie evening centered on legacy, culture, and purpose. General Admission begins at 7:00 PM, with red carpet access upon arrival—your moment to step into the experience already crowned.
This ticket provides access to the full Gala program, including dinner service, bar access, and a thoughtfully curated silent auction, all within an elegant and celebratory atmosphere.
Following the formal program, guests are invited to remain and enjoy a continued night of celebration featuring a live band, as we honor our distinguished community leaders and the legacy they represent.
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