Evening of the Stars 2021: A Virtual Gala Experience
Hitting the $250,000 mark will cover Triple Play, Wellness programs, and expenses for our Junior Olympic swimming pool for 12 months! This will help in improving our youth's physical health over the academic year and summer months!
After enduring so many challenges in 2020, it is only right to celebrate those that have continued to Help Build Great Futures at BGCN!
We are excited to announce our 33rd Annual Evening of the Stars Gala! And this time, we're going virtual! May 13, 2021, join us as we celebrate those that have gone above and beyond to provide support, encouragement, and so much positivity to the ones who need us most, our children and families. This year's gala will be honoring several key individuals:
- Essential Worker Award Honoree: BGCN would like to acknowledge the changemakers that have been instrumental in keeping communities healthy, safe, and running throughout the entire pandemic, so we are pleased to acknowledge our essential workers, highlighting Maysa Washington, a Newark police officer who has made several sacrifices in response to COVID-19.
- Cynthia M. Banks Award for Caring Honoree: This award is a tremendous honor given annually to an outstanding individual or organization that selflessly gives time, talent and support to improve the lives of the children of BGCN. Join us as we honor Candace and Richard Weeks of the Weeks Family Foundation as this year's phenomenal recipient!
- William "Jazz" Jones Award Honoree: For his continuous commitment to youth and families in need in Newark, Akbar Cook, superstar principal of West Side High School and basketball coach (seen on "Ellen") will be recognized with the William "Jazz" Jones Award!
- Youth of the Year Award Honoree: In showing leadership potential and academic excellence, this award showcases one of our youth that have excelled in their growth and development. We will be honoring Highschool senior Cielo Marrero (featured in above photo, center), BGCN's pick for Youth of the Year at this year's gala!
Will you support our Club kids with your donation? For additional information, including a look at our honorees, registration, and how to sponsor, visit https://www.bgcn.org/eos2021
Evening of the Stars will run from 6-7PM EST. We cannot wait to have you join us in our virtual gala experience this year!