# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 HEROES, SAINTS & LEGENDS GALA AND AWARDS TO CELEBRATE ATLANTA’S ESTEEMED LEADERS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: ATLANTA -- -- The Foundation of Wesley Woods will host the 37 th annual Heroes, Saints &Legends Gala on September 17, 2026, at Flourish by Legendary Events in Buckhead. Theesteemed event and award ceremony draws over 400 guests annually to honor and pay tributeto notable Georgians who have enriched Atlanta's community through a lifetime ofcommitment to leadership, service, and philanthropy. The 2026 honorees are:  Kathy N. Waller, Executive Director for the Atlanta Committee for Progress, retired ChiefFinancial Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, and President, Enabling Services. Waller is thefounding chair of The Coca-Cola Company’s Women’s Leadership Council and is a boardmember of the United Way of Greater Atlanta, The Woodruff Arts Center, Achieve Atlanta, CGIGroup, Delta Airlines, among many others. John W. Stephenson retired Executive Director of the J. Bulow Campbell Foundation andcurrent Executive Director/Consultant for the Georgia Health Foundation. Stephenson hasdevoted his career to education and philanthropy, from administrative roles as Vice Presidentof Development at Emory University to trustee and chair positions at notable foundations,including the Courts, Fraser-Parker, and Teague Family Foundations. His many civicengagements include Mission 1:27 and the Atlanta Youth Academy.Since its debut in 1990, the Gala has celebrated 120 exemplary leaders and raised more than$9.1 million for the Foundation of Wesley Woods. These vital funds provide essential resourcesfor over 1800 older adults living in Wesley Woods residential communities across NorthGeorgia, enhancing their lives through charitable care, pastoral care, and innovative wellnessprogramming. Diane Vaughan, president of the Foundation for Wesley Woods, praised the honorees for theirvisionary leadership and enduring commitment to Atlanta. "Kathy Waller and John Stephensonexemplify what it means to serve with both vision and compassion. While their paths have beenunique—Kathy leading in economic growth, inclusion and financial stewardship, John shapingphilanthropy and education—their collective impact and dedication to uplift our Atlantacommunity and citizens is extraordinary,” said Vaughan.Hosted by Emcee Monica Pearson, the evening promises an elegant welcome reception, dinner,musical entertainment, and performances, culminating in a heartfelt awards ceremonyfeaturing videos and lively remarks with each honoree.Corporate sponsorships and individual tickets for the 2026 Gala are available now. We inviteyou to join us for the Heroes, Saints & Legends on Thursday, September 17, at Flourish byLegendary Events, located at 3143 Maple Drive, Atlanta, GA. For more information abouttickets, sponsorship, the 2026 honorees, and the Gala, please visitwww.wesleywoods.org/heroes.About Wesley Woods Senior Living:Imagined in 1954 by innovative leaders of the United Methodist Church and the greater Atlantacommunity, Wesley Woods is a mission-driven non-profit creating communities of connection,well-being, and promise for older adults. With ten senior living communities throughout NorthGeorgia, we provide a range of care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memorycare, and skilled nursing.The Foundation of Wesley Woods serves as the connection point between the generosity ofcommunity supporters and the practical, life-changing work of Wesley Woods. Donor supporthelps us achieve our mission by providing robust wellness programming, a compassionatepastoral care program, and charitable financial assistance for housing and meals, all of whichenable residents to live independently longer, delaying or eliminating the need for them tomove to higher, more restrictive, and more expensive levels of care.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/2026-heroes-saints-and-legends-gala-and-awards-to-celebrate-atlantas-esteemed-leaders/80001199369993
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Nonprofit, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Atlanta
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Flourish by Legendary Events
- **lat**: 33.74899673461914
- **long**: -84.38798522949219
- **full address**: Flourish by Legendary Events, 3143 Maple Drive, Atlanta, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 HEROES, SAINTS & LEGENDS GALA AND AWARDS TO CELEBRATE ATLANTA S ESTEEMED LEADERS being held?
  - **A:** 2026 HEROES, SAINTS & LEGENDS GALA AND AWARDS TO CELEBRATE ATLANTA S ESTEEMED LEADERS takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Flourish by Legendary Events, 3143 Maple Drive, Atlanta, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 HEROES, SAINTS & LEGENDS GALA AND AWARDS TO CELEBRATE ATLANTA S ESTEEMED LEADERS?
  - **A:** 2026 HEROES, SAINTS & LEGENDS GALA AND AWARDS TO CELEBRATE ATLANTA S ESTEEMED LEADERS is organized by Cars &  Q for the Cause.

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