L3 Legacy Luncheon — Celebrating 15 Years of Impact

Join us for the L3 Legacy Luncheon, an elegant celebration commemorating 15 years of leadership, service, and impact.

This milestone occasion will convene distinguished leaders and supporters from across Florida and beyond, including public officials, corporate and community leaders, alumni, former board members, families, and friends, to celebrate the extraordinary people and partnerships that have helped shape L3’s first fifteen years.

Guests will experience an afternoon of recognition, connection, and celebration while supporting L3’s continued mission to invest in women and girls and prepare the next generation of young ladies for college, careers, leadership, and life.

12:30 PM | Founder’s Reception — By Invitation Only
An intimate pre-luncheon gathering hosted by L3 Founder & Board Chair Samantha Vance with Title Sponsor Florida Health Care Association, bringing together honorees, distinguished guests, civic and corporate leaders, and select sponsors for conversation and connection.

1:00 PM | Legacy Luncheon & Awards Program
The 15th Anniversary Legacy Luncheon will recognize six distinguished leaders whose service, leadership, mentorship, stewardship, and community impact embody the spirit and legacy of L3.

2026 Legacy Honorees

Congressman Byron Donalds
Legacy Public Service Award
Guest Speaker & Honoree

Rick Kearney
Legacy Community Impact Award

Dana Brooks
Legacy Mentor & Leadership Award

Darrick D. McGhee
Legacy Civic Leadership Award

Stefanie Bowden
Legacy Corporate Leadership Award

Chicarla Williams-Pye
Legacy Stewardship Award

Together, we will celebrate the relationships, leadership, and generosity that have strengthened L3 over the past 15 years, and invest in the young women who will carry that legacy forward.

Dress Code: Business Professional

Ladies Learning to Lead (L3) provides professional leadership development training and life skills to young ladies in middle and high school. Our focus is to prepare young ladies through opportunities where they feel challenged, respected, and accountable to strive to meet the demands of life. We provide a Career Mentoring Program, STEM program, Annual Leadership Conference for girls, financial wellness workshops, and scholarships.

Sponsorship helps underwrite the celebration and supports L3's continued work preparing young ladies for college, careers, and life.

LEGACY LUNCHEON

Celebration honoring the people and partnerships that have helped shape L3's first fifteen years