# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 26th Citizen of the Year Awards Program & 74th Life Membership Freedom Fund Dinner
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 ROANOKE, IT’S TIME. 🔥

The Roanoke Branch NAACP proudly presents the

✨ 26th Citizen of the Year Awards Program & 74th Life Membership Freedom Fund Dinner ✨

This is more than an event…
👉🏾 It’s a celebration of excellence
👉🏾 A night of powerful voices
👉🏾 A room full of leaders, changemakers, and visionaries

🎤 Special Guest Speaker: Beth Macy

Join us as we honor individuals who are making a real impact in our community and shaping the future of Roanoke.

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Holiday Inn Airport - 3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA

🌟 What to Expect:
✔️ A powerful and elegant awards ceremony
✔️ Inspiring keynote remarks
✔️ Recognition of community trailblazers
✔️ Networking with local leaders & influencers
✔️ A night rooted in purpose, pride, and progress

💡 The Freedom Fund supports critical work in:
Advocacy
Education
Equity
Community empowerment
When you attend, you’re not just showing up…
👉🏾 You’re investing in change.
🎟️ Don’t wait—secure your seat, bring your people, and be in the room where it happens.

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#RoanokeNAACP #FreedomFund #CitizenOfTheYear #RoanokeEvents #CommunityMatters #BlackExcellence #Leadership #BethMacy #SupportTheMission
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- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Roanoke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017-1916, United States
- **lat**: 37.31018
- **long**: -79.97967
- **full address**: 3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017-1916, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Roanoke Branch NAACP  (https://allevents.in/org/roanoke-branch-naacp/25558128)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017-1916, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Roanoke Branch NAACP
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 26th Citizen of the Year Awards Program & 74th Life Membership Freedom Fund Dinner ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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