2024 Gala

The Junior League of Tampa 2024 Gala

Saturday, April 20th, 2024 | Hotel Haya | Historic Ybor City

The Junior League of Tampa is thrilled to host our much-awaited 2024 Gala, an evening that promises an unforgettable blend of elegance, community spirit, and service.

Sponsorships and Tickets

Gala sponsors have the opportunity to invest in the Tampa community while also promoting their brand. Our sponsors receive a wide array of event, print, and digital promotions. Benefits can be found in the Gala Sponsorship Packet.

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1926 LEGACY AWARD

Since 1926, the members of The Junior League of Tampa have worked tirelessly toward making our city a better place for women and children to live and thrive. It is this history of community service that we honor with the 1926 Legacy Award.

The Junior League of Tampa strives to improve the Tampa Bay area by cultivating and supporting leaders who are catalysts for lasting community impact. The League believes in the power of one individual to make a tangible difference in our community and is dedicated to honoring those who work daily to create transformative change within Hillsborough County.

The 1926 Legacy Award and accompanying $10,000 grant recognize an outstanding individual whose inspiring leadership has made a lasting community impact, in the area of child welfare or education.

Individuals deserving of this honor can apply on their own or be nominated by others. Award recipients will be honored at The Junior League of Tampa Gala on Saturday, April 20 at Hotel Haya in historic Ybor City.

Meet our 2024 1926 Legacy Award Winner- Celeste Roberts, Co-Founder of The Skills Center

Awarded the Junior League of Tampa’s 1926 Legacy Award, Celeste’s life embodies dedication, advocacy and compassion for families and children. This honor recognizes people who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to long-term community impact, specifically in child welfare and education. Through her groundbreaking initiatives, Celeste has left her mark on Tampa, helping to shape the futures of young lives along the way. In 2007, Celeste co-founded The Skills Center, building upon what she learned from the Youth Opportunity Movement to create a full-service support system for at-risk youth. Through school-based and community programs, The Skills Center works to instill important life skills, create opportunities for academic success and pave the way for a brighter future. Celeste’s leadership and determination propelled The Skills Center to new heights, resulting in the creation of a state-of-the-art youth opportunity center in East Tampa.

As the winner of the 1926 Legacy Award, Celeste has received $10,000 to support The Skills Center and the Tampa Bay youth she has devoted her life to serving.