The Sunflower Crown Gala

A Celebration of Excellence, Sisterhood & Legacy

Become a Sponsor | Apply to Participate

The Sunflower Crown Gala is the signature fundraising celebration of the Sunflower Crown Academy Foundation

— honoring the brilliance, leadership, and cultural pride of young Black girls in South Fulton.

Inspired by the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune, this gala uplifts the next generation of scholars, innovators, and community leaders.

A Pageant With Purpose

The Sunflower Crown Gala is more than a pageant — it is a leadership experience. Each participant receives mentorship, confidence‑building workshops, cultural education, and opportunities to shine. Every ticket, donation, and sponsorship directly supports the creation of the Sunflower Crown Academy, a private school for minority girls in South Fulton.

Key Values:

  • Leadership

  • Scholarship

  • Sisterhood

  • Service

Work With Us

Our work is rooted in the teachings of Mary McLeod Bethune — education as liberation, community as strength, and girls as the carriers of legacy. The Sunflower Crown Gala honors her belief that every girl deserves access to opportunity, dignity, and a future filled with possibility

Meet the Sunflower Court

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Meet the Sunflower Court *

The Sunflower Court represents grace, intelligence, and community pride. Each young lady is celebrated not for beauty alone, but for her character, her leadership, and her commitment to service.

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The Sunflower Court represents grace, intelligence, and community pride. Each young lady is celebrated not for beauty alone, but for her character, her leadership, and her commitment to service. *

2027 Sunflower Crown Gala

Purchase Tickets

  • Date: June 2027

  • Location: Southwest Arts Center

  • Attire: Formal / Cultural Elegance

  • Includes: Dinner, performances, awards, and the crowning ceremony

Sponsor the Gala
Apply to Participate

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

Fund Leadership & Cultural Programs

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Fund Leadership & Cultural Programs *

Your generosity fuels the leadership, cultural, and personal development programs that shape our girls into confident, community‑minded young women.

This is where we honor Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy.

Funds support:

  • Leadership workshops

  • Public speaking training

  • Cultural heritage sessions

  • Mentorship circles

  • Community service projects

  • STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship enrichment

Build the Sunflower Crown Academy

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Provide Scholarships for Participants

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Provide Scholarships for Participants *

Your contribution ensures that every girl — no matter her family’s financial situation — can participate fully in the Sunflower Crown Gala and access life‑changing leadership and confidence‑building experiences.

You’re removing financial barriers so every girl can participate, regardless of income.

Scholarships cover:

  • Participation fees

  • Workshops & leadership sessions

  • Cultural enrichment activities

  • Gala attire assistance

  • Transportation support (if needed)

Your support helps us lay the foundation for the Sunflower Crown Academy — a private school dedicated to empowering minority girls through culturally affirming education, leadership development, and academic excellence

The gala is not just a celebration — it is the seed that grows the school.

Donations help us:

  • Secure land or a facility

  • Develop curriculum rooted in leadership, culture, and excellence

  • Build classrooms, labs, and creative spaces

  • Create a safe, nurturing environment for minority girls in South Fulton.

Girls & Families — Apply to Participate

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Girls & Families — Apply to Participate *

    • Little Sunflowers: Ages 5–7

    • Junior Blossoms: Ages 8–10

    • Sunflower Ambassadors: Ages 11–13

    • Sunflower Leaders: Ages 14–17

    • Completed online application

    • Parent/guardian consent

    • Short introduction video (optional)

    • Commitment to attend workshops & rehearsals

    • Participation fee (if applicable) or scholarship request form

    • Leadership workshops

    • Confidence & public speaking training

    • Cultural education inspired by Mary McLeod Bethune

    • Sisterhood circles

    • Professional photos

    • Gala night participation

    • Awards & recognition

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    • Participate in community service project

    • Represent the Sunflower Crown values: leadership, kindness, excellence, and cultural pride description

Apply to Participate

Sponsors — Support the Gala & Academy

View Sponsorship Packet
Become a Sponsor

    • Sunflower Founding Partner — $5,000

    • Community Roots Partner — $2,500

    • Sisterhood Supporter — $1,000

    • Sunflower Seed Partner — $500

    • In‑Kind Partner — Custom Value

    • Logo placement on website & program

    • Social media recognition

    • VIP seating at the gala

    • Opportunity to present an award

    • Vendor table at the event

    • Inclusion in press materials

    • Tax‑deductible contribution

    • Funds scholarships for participants

    • Supports leadership & cultural programs

    • Helps build the Sunflower Crown Academy

    • Strengthens community partnerships

Volunteers — Join the Sunflower Team

    • Participant mentors

    • Rehearsal assistants

    • Event day ushers

    • Registration & check‑in

    • Backstage support

    • Social media & photography helpers

    • Decor & setup team

    • Community outreach ambassadors

    • Orientation session

    • Role‑specific training

    • Youth safety guidelines

    • Event‑day walkthrough

    • Adults with a heart for service

    • Teens needing service hours

    • Community members who love working with youth

    • Professionals willing to share skills

Sign Up to Volunteer

Vendors — Partner With the Gala

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Vendors — Partner With the Gala *

Apply as a Vendor

    • Photographers

    • Videographers

    • Makeup artists

    • Hair stylists

    • Designers & seamstresses

    • Caterers

    • Decor specialists

    • Florists

    • DJ / sound technicians

    • Printing & signage companies

    • Exposure to families, community leaders, and local businesses

    • Logo placement on website & program

    • Opportunity to showcase work

    • Networking with sponsors & partners

    • Business license (if applicable)

    • Portfolio or sample work

    • Vendor agreement form

    • Event‑day availability

Support Community Outreach & Youth Development

Your support strengthens our outreach efforts across South Fulton — helping us uplift families, expand youth programming, and build a community rooted in excellence, service, and sisterhood

Our Foundation is bigger than the Gala — it’s a community movement.

Funds help us:

  • Host free youth workshops

  • Provide school supplies

  • Offer family support programs

  • Partner with local organizations

  • Bring positive programming to District 5

Plant a Seed of Impact Today

Moments That Inspire Our Mission

A visual celebration of sisterhood, culture, and the future we’re building for our girls.

What Our Community Is Saying

Voices of parents, mentors, and leaders who believe in the mission of the Sunflower Crown Academy Foundation

“The Sunflower Crown Academy Foundation is exactly what our community needs — a place where girls are seen, heard, and empowered.”

— Community Leader, South Fulton

“The Sunflower Crown Gala is more than an event — it’s a movement for our community.”

— Mr. Johnson, Educator

“As a parent, I’m grateful for a space that celebrates our girls’ brilliance and leadership.”

— Tanya M., Parent

Get Involved With the Sunflower Crown Gala

Whether you’re a parent, sponsor, volunteer, vendor, or community partner, we’d love to connect with you. Share a little about how you’d like to be involved, and our team will reach out soon.

sunflowercrownacademy@gmail.com
www.sunflowercrownacademy.org

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