Victorious Living Church comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

Victorious Living Church comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. Under the leadership of Senior Pastors Rupert and Sophia George, Victorious Living Church in Virginia Beach offers the people of Hampton Roads a place to worship and fellowship. Victorious Living also provides outreach services to the community such as feeding the homeless, women's conferences and more.

Relay For Life comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

Relay For Life comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. The Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled and survivored cancer, others a chance to remember loved ones lost, and to fight back against this disease by raising money for the American Cancer Society to help find a cure.

The Noblemen have come on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

The Noblemen have come on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. The Noblemen is a non-profit organization in Hampton Roads VA that's mission is to identify and perform Noble Deeds for great local kids who are in need of help. The have eight member chapters throughout Hampton Roads including Noble Women, Noble Teens and Noble Pets. For over ten years they have been giving back to the community from being involved in everything ranging from Bone Marrow drives to helping purchase a prosthetic leg for a young girl.

The Virginia Beach SPCA has come on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

The Virginia Beach SPCA has come on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. The Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA) was founded in 1966 and is the only private, non-profit animal shelter in the Hampton Roads region to accept all companion animals, regardless of age, breed, health, or temperament. As an "Open Admissions" shelter, in contrast to "No Kill" shelters, they do not limit the admission of animals to only those that are highly adoptable nor do they turn away an animal based on health, age or temperament.

Local citizen comments about the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

"The Chinese have a saying that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” The 2011 Hampton Roads Gala is the first step of a great journey that will positively impact our community and generations to come. We believe this step will be the single, most powerful event this year that will capture and display the very essence of our region.

It is a step that declares we are a beautiful and proud people with a rich heritage and culture. It is a step that displays our unique skills, abilities and unlimited potential. It is a step that says we are an empowered community with tremendous potential and Victorious Living Church is proud to be one of the select sponsors of this ground-breaking event. "Together We Can, Together We Will!"

Pastor Rupert George -
Sr. Pastor
Victorious Living Church
www.victoriouslivingonline.com

Local business owner comments about the Hampton Roads Gala.

"I have lived in Hampton Roads for the past 18 years and have never seen an event that celebrates our region. I am delighted to be a part of the committee and to join in this celebration of youth, community, non-profit organizations, military, small to large businesses, and global commerce. By building relationships within the community we will be a stronger community.

This is one event you won’t want to miss, and it’s going to be a red carpet, elegant, VIP event where surprises are in store for you all evening."

Karen Clements
Owner of Events In Every Occasion, LLC
Event Planner/Promoter
Virginia Beach, VA
www.eventsineveryoccasion.com

Keith Cephus Photography comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

Keith Cephus Photography comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. Keith brings a stylish and personalized approach to photography. Keith has shot for such clients as Toni Braxton, Shemar Moore, Micheal Jordan, Sugar Ray Leonard, Johnny Cochran, Iman, Clairol, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Revlon, Gateway, Hilton Corporation, and McDonalds to name a few. His photos have been published on the cover and pages of magazines such as Essence, Upscale, Salon Sense, Jet, and more.

In 1998, he won an award for his photography from Today's Photographer Magazine, awarded the “Lifetime Acheivement Award” in November 2007, for his contributions in the fashion industry, in 2004 he was awarded, “Photographer of the Year” by Golden Scissors Association in Washington DC, awarded the ‘2010 Top Wedding Photographer in Virginia/DC/Maryland’ by The Knot, and the Wedding Wire Brides Choice Award 2011.

Eternity Music Production comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

Eternity Music Production comes on board with the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. Eternity Music Production is a local gospel group and production company that provides entertainment to local venues, retirement and community centers around the Hampton Roads area and beyond. The men of Eternity have a passion for empowering and improving their local community of Hampton Roads.

The Grammy Award winning recording studio Moira Entertainment Group provides their support for the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

The Grammy Award winning recording studio Moira Entertainment Group (MEG) provides their support for the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala. The development staff of MEG has worked with such heavy hitting recording artists as Usher, Mary J. Blige, and Macy Gray, to name a few. Not to mention working with some of the biggest recording labels in America such as Universal Records, Interscope Records, EPIC Records, MCA Records, Motown, and more.

GOVSOLUTIONS, Inc. comments on becoming a part of the 2011 Hampton Roads Gala.

“GOVSOLUTIONS, Inc. is Hampton Roads authorized Herman Miller Office Furniture Dealership Founded in 2004 by Donna Long, a United States Navy Veteran and American Indian. We are very excited to be a part of the First Annual Hampton Roads Gala, in honor of all of the many veterans who have served here and the residents who make this community such a wonderful place to live, work and play.”

Donna Long -
President, GOVSOLUTIONS, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
www.govsolutionsinc.com