10/26/2026
The 26th Annual Pink Panache Scholarship Benefit Gala was an exquisite evening of elegance, celebration, and purpose! Hosted by the Winding Ivy Community Development Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the event took place on September 25, 2026 at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.
The evening celebrated the 2026 scholarship recipients, recognized the Winding Ivy Community Impact Honorees, and paid tribute to the remarkable legacy of Hester B. Nelson Suggs, whose more than 30 years of service as an educator and administrator in Champaign left a lasting impact. In her honor, the foundation announced the Hester B. Nelson Suggs Endowed Scholarship.
A heartfelt thank you to our guest emcee, Kelly Finley of WCIA Channel 3 News, and to everyone who contributed to making this evening an outstanding success!
A special thank you to Chris Fuller of Christopher Fuller Photography for beautifully capturing the essence, elegance, and unforgettable moments of the evening!
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