Big Brothers Big Sisters Marks 30th Annual Legacy Awards, Raising 400K

ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) held its 30th Annual Legacy Luncheon on November 21 at The Fox Theatre. The event raised nearly $400K through sponsorship, fundraising, and a live and silent auction. For the first time, this year’s Legacy Awards shifted from the traditional gala to a luncheon format.  

The Legacy Awards celebrate the transformative impact of youth mentoring in Metro Atlanta. This year, Alumni Littles and BBBS program graduates Jahmyr Jones and Chasity Dorsey were honored with the Outstanding Graduate and Scholarship Award, presented by Angela Blank on behalf of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Jahmyr, a freshman at Morehouse College studying computer science, and Chasity, a freshman at Florida A&M University working toward her career in dentistry, exemplify the success and potential nurtured through mentorship. 

The centerpiece of this year’s Legacy Awards Luncheon was an inspiring panel discussion on the transformative impact of mentoring in both life and business. Moderated by esteemed journalist and TV anchor Monica Pearson, the panel featured Paul Brown, CEO of Inspire Brands, and Richard Cox, SVP of Reservation Sales and Customer Care at Delta Air Lines. They shared powerful insights on how mentorship shapes personal growth and drives success. Guests also enjoyed meaningful networking opportunities and entertainment from comedian and host Baron Vaughn.  

The event’s success was made possible by the generous support of BBBSMA’s sponsors and partners. 

The Presenting Sponsor was the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Gold Sponsors included Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Georgia Natural Gas, Georgia Power Company, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Inspire Brands, and Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.  

Silver Sponsors included Cox Enterprises, First Horizon Bank, Genuine Parts Company, Georgia Pacific, and Northside Hospital. Bronze Sponsors included CIBC Private Wealth Management, The Coca-Cola Company, Ernst & Young, The Home Depot Foundation, KPMG US, Norfolk Southern and Reicon Management.  

Patron Sponsors included Chubb, Delta Community Credit Union, Insight Global, Superior Group, Synovus, and Urcel Fields. The event’s Media Sponsor was Modern Luxury/The Atlantan. 

To view photos from the Legacy Luncheon, check out our photo gallery here!