2024 ASU Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 PM, followed by the gala at 7 PM. The attire is black-tie. Tickets are $150, and sponsorship opportunities begin at $1,500. Support of this event enables ASU to provide scholarships to deserving students. During the gala, six outstanding individuals and one business will be honored for their dedication and support of the university and their significant contributions to their respective fields. This formal event promises to be a night of celebration, inspiration, and gratitude. The gala honorees are as follows: Trailblazer Award: Pastor Dr. Daniel Simmons, Senior Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church Dr. Joseph W. Holley Lifetime Achievement Award: Shirley and Charles Sherrod, Civil Rights Activists, New Communities, Inc. Excellence in Education Award: Kenneth Dyer, Superintendent, Dougherty County School System Rising Star Award: Randy Williams and Eric Heyward, Founders and CEOs, Talley & Twine Community Partner of the Year: Molson Coors Beverage Company Additional information, tickets, and sponsorships can be found at www.asurams.edu/gala.