The 100 Honors Gala remains one of Atlanta’s most anticipated black-tie celebrations and fundraisers, benefiting the flagship Project Success scholars and programs of 100 Black Men of Atlanta. This unforgettable evening was filled with celebration, recognition, and entertainment, spotlighting the extraordinary achievements of the students we support. This year marked a special milestone with the introduction of the Gala's first commemorative Weekend Experience, expanding the fundraiser beyond a single evening.
Guests were moved by powerful stories of perseverance and triumph—testaments to the resilience and determination of our scholars who continue to achieve unimaginable success against all odds.
Held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, this year’s gala embraced the theme: “Investing In Our Youth, Building A Legacy of Excellence.”
We honored individuals whose excellence, accomplishments, and unwavering commitment to making a difference have left a lasting mark on the Atlanta community.
With nearly 1,000 distinguished guests in attendance, the evening featured elegant dinner and cocktail service, a vibrant silent auction, the After Glow celebration, and a soulful Sunday Jazz Brunch—all in support of Project Success.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a resounding success. Together, we are building a legacy of excellence for generations to come.
THE HONOREES:
We are proud to recognize some of the most influential and impactful leaders in our community:
Andrew Young Lifetime Achievement Award
Andre "Big Boi" Patton – Grammy Award-winning Artist, Philanthropist & Community Champion
Maynard H. Jackson Community Impact Award
Melanie P. Campbell – President/CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, convener, Black Women’s Roundtable
Nathaniel R. Goldston III Trailblazer Award
Judge Glenda A. Hatchett – Legal Pioneer, Author & Youth Advocate
John Lewis Emerging Leader Award
Pinky Cole Hayes – Jamaican-American Restaurateur, Author, Community activist
Chairman's Circle Corporate Responsibility Award
Georgia-Pacific
Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Leadership Award
Mark Berry, PhD – Senior Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Senior Vice President of Research, Environment and Sustainability for Southern Company Services
Birdel F. Jackson, III, P.E., F. ASCE – Founder, Jackson-Davis Foundation
Waymon Jones – Vice President of Khafra Engineering Consultants Inc.
We look forward to you joining us in 2026 for this momentous occasion.
Sincerely,
Aaron N. Swain
Chairman of the Board
A.J. Terrell, Jr.
Honorary Chair
Founder, A.J. Terrell Jr. Foundation
100 HONORS GALA CO-CHAIRS:
Marlon D. Cousin
W. Imara Canady
THANK YOU SPONSORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
