11/02/2026
Our 2026 Roanoke Annual Celebration was an opportunity to reflect on the impact we've made together and recognize the people whose generosity, partnership, and commitment continue to strengthen our communities. We were honored to gather with the donors, nonprofit leaders, professional advisors, board members, and supporters who make our work possible.
This year's theme, Building What Matters, reminds us that our greatest achievements aren't measured by numbers alone, but by the lives touched, opportunities created, and communities strengthened through philanthropy.
A special thank you Roanoke Country Club for hosting a wonderful evening, Tom Floyd Trio for providing the entertainment, About Faces Entertainment for bringing smiles and laughter through their caricatures, and Kenny Webster Photo's for capturing these special moments.
We are also grateful to our grantee speakers, Bethny Barrett of The Grove on Patterson and Angie Leonard of Beyond Boundaries, for highlighting the transformative work their organizations are leading and the positive impact it continues to have throughout our region.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all who help make this work possible. Together, we are helping nonprofits expand their impact, creating opportunities for students, supporting charitable legacies, and strengthening communities across our region.