CELEBRATING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
26th
ANNUAL EVENT
8
HONOREES
11
SPONSOR RECOGNITION
About the breakfast
The Annual MLK Leadership Breakfast was founded by Bishop E.W. Jackson and Theodora Jackson to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to leadership, service, and community. Now in its 26th year, this meaningful gathering honors outstanding community leaders who exemplify Dr. King’s values while inspiring positive change.
Through the generous support of our sponsors, the breakfast also provides scholarships to two deserving high school students each year—investing in the next generation of leaders and ensuring Dr. King’s vision continues to live on.
Keeping the vision alive
AWARDEE HONOREES SHOWCASE
LEADERSHIP
Leading with humility, purpose, and a heart devoted to helping others achieve their best. Inspiring action through selfless service, setting a standard for communities to follow.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Making a meaningful difference by addressing the needs and challenges of the community. Strengthening neighborhoods and uplifting individuals through thoughtful, lasting contributions.
STRONG CHARACTER
Demonstrating unwavering integrity, honesty, and moral strength in every decision and interaction. Setting a powerful example for others to embrace responsibility and ethical leadership.
POSITIVE INFLUENCE
Encouraging others through example, words, and deeds that inspire growth and service. Leaving a lasting, transformative impact on individuals and communities alike.
UNDERWRITER SPONSORS
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, whose generous support helps us inspire the next generation of leaders. Through your partnership, we honor those making a positive impact and provide opportunities for students and community members to grow, serve, and lead with purpose.
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The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is a leading nonprofit dedicated to building bridges between Christians and Jews while providing humanitarian and lifesaving aid to Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, the Fellowship is led today by President and Global CEO Yael Eckstein, who oversees its global mission from Jerusalem.
Founded by Bishop E.W. Jackson in 2009, STAND is a nonprofit dedicated to uniting Americans under God and promoting freedom, family, and personal responsibility. Through media, community events, and outreach, the organization inspires hope, opportunity, and cultural transformation, focusing on education, religious liberty, and protecting the unborn. Led by Bishop Jackson, a Marine Corps veteran, minister, and national radio host, STAND seeks to foster unity, uphold Judeo-Christian values, and preserve the principles that make the United States a nation of liberty and opportunity.
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
MR. & MRS. CLINT AND PEGGY
DAMUTH
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is an innovative health system delivering advanced, patient-centered care across Hampton Roads. Home to the region’s only independent, community-based hospital, Chesapeake Regional is committed to improving community health through clinical excellence, leading technology, and compassionate care.
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Wallace Chadwick is a lifelong Chesapeake resident, Marine Corps veteran, and seasoned law enforcement leader with over two decades of service in the Chesapeake Police Department. He has held numerous leadership roles and founded Law Enforcement United, a national nonprofit that has donated more than $11 million to support fallen officers’ families and law enforcement agencies nationwide. Committed to integrity and public safety, Chadwick’s mission is to help build a stronger, safer, and more united Chesapeake.
Foundation for American Christian Education teaches America’s Christian history through the Principle Approach®, a biblically based method of education. Its mission is to equip individuals to strengthen the family, church, and nation while upholding personal and civil liberty through Christ, guided by core values of faith, education, family, and Christian history.
Regent University in Virginia Beach offers a Christ-centered education combining academic excellence with practical career skills. With over 150 programs online and on campus, flexible scheduling, scholarships, and military support, Regent equips students to lead with integrity, innovation, and purpose alongside 13,000 students and 40,000 alumni making a positive impact.
HONOREE PERSPECTIVE
We are deeply grateful for our sponsors’ support of the 26th Annual MLK Leadership Breakfast. Your generosity helps honor community leaders, provide scholarships, and carry forward Dr. King’s legacy of service and positive change.
SPONSOR APPRECIATION
We are grateful to our community for joining us in celebrating the 26th Annual MLK Leadership Breakfast. Your support, participation, and encouragement help honor leaders, inspire students, and keep Dr. King’s legacy alive in our everyday lives.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
We are thrilled to continue celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honoring the leaders who make a difference in our community. We can’t wait to see you at next year’s MLK Leadership Breakfast!
NEXT YEAR!