Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter Hosts Inaugural Masquerade Ball

Lawrenceville, GA – November 12, 2022 - Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® hosted its first inaugural Masquerade Ball Fundraiser. Sponsored by Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, Incorporated®. The theme Gilded Glamour reigned throughout Gas South District. At the sold-out event, over 400 people dressed in masks were in attendance for an elegant evening filled with live entertainment, a silent auction, prizes and UAO Community Choice Awards. The awards recognized individuals and organizations who have made a notable contribution to Gwinnett County. Congratulations to the Community Impact Awards recipients: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AWARD – Ms. Delphia Riley; COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARD – Rainbow Village; PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD – The Honorable Ms. Donna McCloud; RISING SHINING STAR AWARD – Ms. Shawndra Merriweather; HUNGER UNMASKED AWARD – Rev. Dr. Kevin Lee, Sr. Pastor, Berean Cristian Church; UNSUNG HERO AWARD – Mrs. Ladonna Roberts; WE SEE YOU AWARD – Ms. Nicole Love Hendrickson, Chairwoman Gwinnett Board of Commissioners. Corporate sponsors included Tracey and Lisa Milan – Pearl Level Sponsor; MCP – Diamond Level Sponsor; The Cochran Firm, My Mobile Life, Plateau Event Productions, Inc., Bling Everything, LLC, BB Watkins-State Farm and Sharon McCarty Armstrong-Allstate – Gold Level Sponsors; and Elzy Accounting Services – Ivy Level Sponsor. Through ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, a silent auction, and raffles, over $20,000 was raised. Proceeds will benefit Gwinnett community service initiatives and scholarships for Gwinnett County high school students.

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American, college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is comprised of nearly 300,000 members in 1,024 graduate and undergraduate chapters. Led by the organization’s 30th International President Glenda Baskin Glover, Alpha Kappa Alpha is often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African-American women.” For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its programs, visit www.aka1908.com .

About Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter

On January 29, 1994, thirty aspiring professional women chartered the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The group gathered to implement and support the international programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated as they pertain to the needs of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Today, Upsilon Alpha Omega, the first African-American Greek-letter organization in Gwinnett County is 500+ members strong, and has made a significant impact on the community. Georgette Sherman serves as President. Anika Doucette serves as Vice-President, Dionne Battle serves as 2nd Vice-President.

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