2026 NAACP Advocacy & Image Awards Gala | Featuring Gary Chambers Jr.
About this Event
About the NAACP Advocacy & Image Awards Gala
The Greater Tangipahoa Parish NAACP Advocacy & Image Awards Gala is an evening celebrating leadership, service, and community impact. Under the theme “Our Voice, Our Power,” the gala brings together community leaders, elected officials, businesses, and residents to support the NAACP’s mission of advancing civil rights, equality, and opportunity.
The evening features the presentation of the Advocacy & Image Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations whose advocacy, leadership, and service have made a lasting difference throughout Tangipahoa Parish.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:01 PM
15 , 10 , 5 Minute Warning
Host: Leon Maryland (Gala Committee)
🕑: 06:02 PM - 06:05 PM
Invocation & Blessing of Food
Host: Pastor Andrew Jackson (1st Vice President Tangi NAACP)
Info: Opening Prayer
🕑: 06:06 PM - 06:10 PM
Official welcome & Recognition
Host: Mr. Stanley Campbell (Gala Chairman)
Info: Recognition of Awardees, Elected officials & Sponsors
🕑: 06:17 PM - 06:20 PM
Building Safety Protocol
Host: Mr. Melvin McGary (2nd Vice President Tangi NAACP
🕑: 06:21 PM - 06:25 PM
Special Presentation to HPD Lt. Eric Watson / Introduction of Host(s)
Host: Mrs. Connie Dotey (Secretary Tangi NAACP)
🕑: 06:26 PM - 06:30 PM
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Host: Kristi Coleman (Fox 8 News)
🕑: 06:31 PM - 06:51 PM
Encouragement to the community
Host: Gary Chambers Jr.(Civil Rights Activist)
🕑: 06:53 PM - 07:08 PM
Dinner & Interlude Musical Entertainment (Simultaneously)
Host: Mr. Clifford Guy Walker (Singer)
Info: Multiple Songs while dinner is served
🕑: 07:09 PM - 07:24 PM
Award Presentations
Host: Mr. Michael Showers (President Tangi NAACP)
Info: NAACP Young Person to watch Awards x2 & Restoration & Resilience Award, Community Leadership Award
🕑: 07:25 PM - 07:31 PM
Music Selection
Host: Mr. Jaylin Jordan (Artist)
🕑: 07:34 PM - 07:49 PM
Awards Presentation
Host: Michael Showers (President Tangi NAACP)
Info: Community Leadership Award, Distinguished Academic Award, Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 07:55 PM
Slide show ( Greater Tangi in action)
Host: Miss Mia Austin (President of NAACP Southeastern)
Info: This is your opportunity to Join the movement by purchasing merch, sponsoring, & donating.
🕑: 07:56 PM - 08:11 PM
Award Presentation
Host: Michael Showers (President Tangi NAACP)
Info: Presidential award, Unsung Hero award & Lifetime Achievement award
🕑: 08:12 PM - 08:22 PM
Door Prizes/ Raffle
Host: Mrs. Rhonda Coins(Gala Committee)
Info: Exciting prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Be sure to get your tickets.
🕑: 08:23 PM - 08:26 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Mr. Michael Showers( President Tangi NAACP)
🕑: 08:26 PM - 08:29 PM
Closing Unity Song
Host: Mrs. Lillian Cox (Gala Committee)
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:31 PM
Dismissal
Host: Reverend Ronald Valentine
Info: Closing prayer
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85 to USD 700.00
