The March of Dimes celebrated 33 outstanding young business professionals in the community at the 26th annual “Spotlight on Success” gala held on June 15 at Generations Hall.
Guests enjoyed cuisine from Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant, Pull My Pork, Liberty Kitchen, NOLA Snow, VooDoo BBQ and Grill, Acme Oyster House, La Cote Brassiere, Aurora Catering and KG Party Services and Catering, along with an open bar.
The Bucktown Allstars entertained guests with live music for the evening. WDSU-TV’s Camille Whitworth served as emcee.
The event also featured a silent auction with items and packages created by the honorees, which included David Yurman jewelry, gym memberships, Fashion Week New Orleans packages, spa packages, handmade New Orleans-themed gifts, Zephyrs game tickets, signed sports memorabilia and lunch for four with a Saints player.
Proceeds from the gala went to the March of Dimes campaign to reduce the rate of premature births, birth defects and other serious threats to babies’ health.
Event at a Glance
What: 26th annual “Spotlight on Success” gala, benefiting the March of Dimes
When: Friday, June 15
Where: Generations Hall
