100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta 35th Annual Celebration of Excellence Scholarship Gala

Benefitting 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta.

2025, Gala Guide
Date Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:00 pm Categories 2025, Gala Guide
Place Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Address 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337 Website https://myle.com/100-black-men-of-south-metro-35th-annual-celebration-of-excellence-scholarship-gala

The 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta, Inc. will host its 35th Annual Celebration of Excellence Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

This year’s theme, “Empowering Excellence: Together We Rise,” highlights graduating seniors from mentorship programs and the achievements of program alumni who have excelled in their professional and personal lives.

The event includes a keynote address, recognition of community impact, and celebration of scholarship recipients.

The organization has awarded over $4 million in scholarships and programming since its inception.

The gala supports mentorship initiatives including:
→ The Rites of Passage Leadership Academy (for male students in grades 8-12, focusing on leadership, college/career preparedness, financial literacy, and life skills).
→ M.I.R.R.OR. 100 Program (offering educational and occupational guidance to students).
→ Collegiate 100 at Clark Atlanta University and Emerging 100 for young professionals.

Over 1,500 mentees have graduated from the South Metro Atlanta Rites of Passage Academy since 1990.

 

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m., tickets $150 – $20,000, Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337.

 

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