ROD Scholarship & Awards Gala 2026

Join us for the 11th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala! Join Raising Our Daughters Foundation for an inspiring evening of celebration, recognition, community, and impact at the ROD Scholarship & Awards Night on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM at Sage Event Space in North Aurora, Illinois. This signature evening brings together community leaders, families, professionals, supporters, and changemakers to celebrate individuals who are making a meaningful difference while investing in the next generation. Guests will enjoy a full dinner, networking, an inspiring keynote address, scholarship presentations, and community leadership awards throughout the evening. A highlight of the night will be the presentation of ROD Scholarships to deserving students as Raising Our Daughters Foundation continues its commitment to creating educational opportunities, encouraging future leaders, and supporting young people as they pursue their goals. The evening will also recognize exceptional community leaders whose service, leadership, resilience, and dedication have created meaningful impact in the lives of others. These awards are an opportunity to honor the individuals who lead by example, strengthen their communities, and embody the values of service and purpose at the heart of ROD's mission. Nominate a Community Leader Know someone whose leadership, service, or impact deserves to be recognized? Submit a nomination at https://forms.gle/JQ9aiNPLxf5GESds9 For more information visit: www.rodfoundation.org. The evening will also serve as an important fundraiser for the future of Raising Our Daughters Foundation. Tickets are $75 and include dinner, with proceeds benefiting ROD's 2027 programming, including scholarships, mentorship, educational initiatives, workshops, youth and family programs, community outreach, and resources designed to empower girls and women and strengthen families. ROD Scholarship & Awards Night is more than a celebration—it is an investment in the people who are making a difference today and the leaders we are preparing for tomorrow. Come celebrate achievement. Honor community leadership. Support deserving scholars. And help Raising Our Daughters Foundation continue creating opportunities and expanding its impact in 2027 and beyond. Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM Sage Event Space | North Aurora, Illinois Tickets: $75 | Dinner Included Proceeds support Raising Our Daughters Foundation's 2027 programs and initiatives.