Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony

2026 Oratorical & Scholarship Scholar-Leaders

Celebrating the achievements of our young scholars and orators recognized at the Annual AELF Scholarship Awards Banquet.

May 9, 2026
Old West Florida Enrichment Center
$6,200
Total Scholarship Dollars Awarded
9
Oratorical Contest Scholar-Leaders
9
Monetary Award Recipients
Grades 3–5

Alpha Rise Academy (ARA)

Oratorical Contest Scholar-Leaders

1st Place
Donavan Gaines & Myles Brown
2nd Place
Landon Hill
3rd Place
Jacob Dennis

Overall Scholarship Award Scholar-Leaders

1st Place
Landon Hill
$400
2nd Place
Jacob Dennis
$350
3rd Place
Donovan Gaines
$300
Grades 6–8

Alpha Leadership Program for Higher Achievement (ALPHA)

Oratorical Contest Scholar-Leaders

1st Place
Gabriel Dennis
2nd Place
Caleb Dennis
3rd Place
Jordan Frazier & Travoris Bunion

Overall Scholarship Award Scholar-Leaders

1st Place
Gabriel Dennis
$1,000
2nd Place
Caleb Dennis
$700
3rd Place
Travoris Bunion
$500
Grades 9–12

Alpha Millennium Academy (AMA)

Oratorical Contest Scholar-Leaders

1st Place
Zion Reed-Daniels
2nd Place
Donovan Francis
3rd Place
Reginald Johnson & Marcus Dennis, II

Overall Scholarship Award Scholar-Leaders

1st Place
Donovan Francis
$1,200
2nd Place
Daniel Francis, II
$1,000
3rd Place
Caleb Hardy
$750

Special Recognition

We extend our gratitude to the participating college chapters and individuals whose dedication makes this work possible.

Support Plaque
Beta Nu Chapter
Support Plaque
Iota Delta Chapter
Special Award
Mrs. Chicarla Pye
Monthly Spotlight — June 2026

Spotlight a Scholar

Each month we celebrate one outstanding scholar from each of our three programs — recognizing their academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community.

Alpha Rise Academy (ARA)Grades 3–5
Landon Hill

Landon Hill

Hartsfield Elementary

"Reading every day helped me believe my voice could carry across a whole room."

Achievements
  • 2nd Place — 2026 ARA Oratorical Contest
  • 1st Place — ARA Overall Scholarship Award
  • Honor Roll, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Alpha Leadership Program (ALPHA)Grades 6–8
Gabriel Dennis

Gabriel Dennis

Home School

"ALPHA taught me that leadership starts with the courage to listen before you lead."

Achievements
  • 1st Place — 2026 ALPHA Oratorical Contest
  • 1st Place — ALPHA Overall Scholarship Award ($1,000)
  • Student Council Representative
Alpha Millennium Academy (AMA)Grades 9–12
Donovan Francis

Donovan Francis

Tallahassee Collegiate Academy

"AMA gave me a brotherhood that holds me to a higher standard every single day."

Achievements
  • 2nd Place — 2026 AMA Oratorical Contest
  • 1st Place — AMA Overall Scholarship Award ($1,200)
  • Varsity Athlete & Community Service Lead

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Meet Our Scholars

The Faces Behind the Future

Every scholarship, every program, and every donation translates directly into opportunity for these remarkable young people. Get to know the students whose lives — and aspirations — your generosity makes possible.

ARA · Grades 3–5

Alpha Rise Academy

3 Scholars
ARA

Student Name

4th Grade
Sample Elementary School
Aspires to be: Astronaut
ARA

Student Name

5th Grade
Sample Elementary School
Aspires to be: Veterinarian
ARA

Student Name

3rd Grade
Sample Elementary School
Aspires to be: Author & Illustrator
ALPHA · Grades 6–8

Alpha Leadership Program for Higher Achievement

3 Scholars
ALPHA

Student Name

7th Grade
Sample Middle School
Aspires to be: Software Engineer
ALPHA

Student Name

8th Grade
Sample Middle School
Aspires to be: Civil Rights Attorney
ALPHA

Student Name

6th Grade
Sample Middle School
Aspires to be: Architect
AMA · Grades 9–12

Alpha Millennium Academy

3 Scholars
AMA

Student Name

11th Grade
Sample High School
Aspires to be: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
AMA

Student Name

12th Grade
Sample High School
Aspires to be: Entrepreneur & Investor
AMA

Student Name

10th Grade
Sample High School
Aspires to be: Aerospace Engineer

Student photos, names, and stories are shared with parental or guardian consent. Profiles shown above are placeholders — actual scholar profiles and photos will be added as media releases are received.

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