
Join us for the 5th Annual S.O. What! Awards & Scholarship Soiree, a powerful evening celebrating resilience, leadership, and community impact.
Hear inspiring stories from honorees who have overcome tremendous obstacles and used their experiences to make a difference. Celebrate students who have faced adversity, refused to give up, and remained committed to their education.
Memorial scholarships are awarded to resilient students pursuing postsecondary education. Your ticket helps the S.O. What! Foundation provide scholarships, mentoring, and youth development programs that empower young people to overcome obstacles and build successful futures.
The 5th Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree brings together community leaders, educators, families, supporters, and students for a night filled with powerful stories of resilience—from the honorees to the scholarship recipients.
Come celebrate resilience, support deserving students, and invest in the next generation of leaders.
This year’s honorees will be announced soon!
Past S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree Events
S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree Honorees

The 4th Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree Honorees: Laurie Powell Cary Vaughn Steve Mulroy John Best Meka Egwuekwe Anthony Buckner Cherisse Scott Rose Flenorl Will Richardson Linda Hall Tina Bailey Wanda Taylor

The 2nd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree Honorees: Dr. Shirley Raines Pastor Ricky Floyd Judge Butch Childers Stephanie Love Justin Brazil Antonio Taylor Tammy Hart Mahal Burr Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis

The 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree Honorees: Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer Pastor Karren Todd Bilicia Hill Apostle Stacy Spencer David Jordan Deborah Clubb Alexia Young Marty Kelman Vince McGaskill Charles L. Ewing, Sr.

The Inaugural Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree Honorees: Dr. Mario Brown Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr. Deborah Hester Harrison Fred Jones Jr. Terrell Monger Roy Ray LaDeia McNeal, MBA Beverly Robertson Dr. Christina Rosenthal