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Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala 2023
  • Fri, May 05
    PCOM Georgia
    May 05, 2023, 6:00 PM
    PCOM Georgia, 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA
    An evening for honoring graduating seniors, the FirstGen Pioneer Scholarship recipient, and FirstGen community members.
  • Fri, Apr 14
    The 1818 Club
    Apr 14, 2023, 6:00 PM
    The 1818 Club, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097, USA
    The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year's accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2023.
  • Sat, Nov 05
    Georgia Gwinnett College
    Nov 05, 2022, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Georgia Gwinnett College, 1000 University Center Ln, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA
    The theme of this year's conference centers around the perseverance, integrity, and adaptability of first-generation students and how when we RISE, we achieve more, learn more, and do more.
  • Fri, May 20
    PCOM Georgia
    May 20, 2022, 6:00 PM
    PCOM Georgia, 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA
    During this evening's ceremony, we will be recognizing the graduating seniors of Georgia FirstGen as well as the following awards: Georgia FirstGen's Advisor of the Year, The Brad Batchelor State Farm Agencies Hall of Fame, & The Georgia FirstGen Pioneer Scholarship
  • Sat, Nov 06
    University of North Georgia
    Nov 06, 2021, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    University of North Georgia, 82 College Cir, Dahlonega, GA 30597, USA
  • Sat, Nov 07
    Conference
    Nov 07, 2020, 8:30 AM
    Conference
    The theme of this year's conference is Still Standing. Students will learn about overcoming obstacles and personal constraints in order to realize that self-awareness and the awareness of others allows students to still succeed in school and beyond.
  • Sat, Nov 09
    PCOM Georgia
    Nov 09, 2019, 8:30 AM
    PCOM Georgia, 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA
    The Leadership Summit pushed students to develop innovative tactics that push the boundaries of normalcy in education. Form these ideas, students integrate these tactics into a mindset and format that can be used to achieve preset goals further.

Event Sponsors

Program

Founder's Message

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"I am honored to welcome you to the first Benefit Gala of the Georgia First Generation Foundation! We have come together tonight to celebrate the FirstGen community, our service, and a noteworthy milestone. On this, the initiation of the State of Georgia's inaugural Under 40 Class recognition ceremony, we take a moment to recognize the pioneers who have helped shape the FirstGen movement, reflect on the accomplishments made possible by the collective effort of those supporting the cause, and salute them with a deep sense of admiration and respect.

 

Hosting a first-of-its-kind recognition celebration and getting the chance to recognize our community for its efforts has been something that I, along with so many of our team members, have wanted to do since the start of Georgia FirstGen. We are now thrilled to have an annual event exclusively for our community, a chance to connect the community with the students we serve and honor the trailblazers who have helped in our mission of making the first generation the next generation. 

 

Georgia FirstGen would not be what it is without the help from the sponsors, benefactors, and supporters like you who dedicate their time and energy to benefit first-generation students in Gwinnett County. We express our sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for helping us with this noble cause."

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Charbel M. Aoun

Charbel M. Aoun
Founder & Executive Director
Georgia First Generation Foundation

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Registration & Reception

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Welcome Remarks


Charbel Aoun
Founder & Executive Director | Georgia FirstGen

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Master of Ceremonies


Erick Solorzano
director of advocacy | Georgia FirstGen

 

Awards Presentation

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President's Volunteer Service Awards

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Under 40 Awards

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Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award

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Acknowledgments

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The First Annual Benefit Gala has been produced with the efforts and support of our friends, and our special thanks go to the many volunteers who provided assistance to create an exceptional evening and experience.

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Sponsors

FirstGen Pioneer & Presenting Sponsor: Tabbaa Law

FirstGen Supporters: ATL Fun Booth | Eternity Productions | Upsway Marketing

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Georgia FirstGen Board of Directors

Charbel Aoun | Michael Feng | Leri Argueta | Valerie Cadet | Diana Feng | Bobby Gueh | Durrell Parker | Sami Tabbaa | Ana Villegas

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Georgia FirstGen Executive Board

Charbel Aoun | Mierra Robinson | Erick Solorzano | Bryan Rivas | Liana Shahepy | Nick Fernandez

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Georgia FirstGen Team Members

 Andres Arenas | Brian Quintana | Grey Bethune | Olivia Kim | Rajveer Singh | Sonal Jape

Highlights

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