Support ES

Since 2010, this Annual Fundraiser has raised critical funds in support of our mission to develop the academic and leadership potential of gifted, under-represented and under-served young people. All proceeds support our tuition-free, intensive program of academic enrichment; leadership and life-skill development; as well as sustained support for the entire family.

These services are offered to families at 0 cost,
so ES is 100% privately funded by those who are committed to social change through educational access.

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May 7, 2026
Long View Gallery
1234 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
6:00 PM
Cocktail Attire

 
Logo of McLean School with the words 'Transformative.' underneath.
Logo of Erkiletan, featuring the word 'Erkiletan' in black text and a blue stylized design resembling stacked lines or bars.
Plein Family Charitable Trust logo with blue text on a white background.
Logo with mountains and horizontal lines background, featuring the abbreviation 'MVB' at the bottom.
Logo of Brock-Norton Insurance Agency with text indicating coverage, education, and support
United Bank logo with green emblem and black text.
Berkadia logo in dark blue text with an underline.
Logo with the word 'DONALDSON' in green text, featuring a stylized letter D with gold and green accents.
A circular logo with the name Jeannie Hazel written inside.
Logo of Crescent Cities Charities, Inc. with a crescent moon symbol and blue and gray color scheme.
Brinker Capital logo featuring a teal geometric snowflake and the company name in gray text.
Green rectangular logo with white text that reads 'Claude Moore Charitable Foundation'.
EagleBank logo with a stylized eagle head in yellow and the bank name in blue.
Ellisdale logo with stylized orange 'ED' and gray 'ELLISDALE' text below
Goulston & Storrs law firm logo in green and gray text.
Hamilton Insurance logo with stylized HIA initials and text 'Hamilton Insurance ALAN J. ZUCCARI, INC.'
McLean School logo with the words 'Transformative' underneath.
Black handwritten-style text that says "best momen"
Insight Property Group logo with stylized gray square design
U.S. Bank logo with red shield shape and blue text
Mayer Brown logo in blue and gold text
Circle with the names Susan and Tom Jordan inside
Peterson Companies logo with stylized 'P' symbol and company name in white text on black background.
Text reading 'Alloy Family Foundation' on a white background.
Logo of the Pruitt Foundation with an eagle symbol and the foundation's name on a red background.
Flint Hill School logo with geometric design and text
Logo for Glass Distributors Inc. with the company name arranged vertically and horizontally.
Logo of The Sack Law Firm P.C. on a blue background.
Text reading 'Canterbury Builders, Inc.' in blackletter font.
Logo for Helen Olivia Floral Design with gray text on a white background.
Aprio logo with the tagline 'Passionate for what's next' in orange.
Greystar logo with the slogan 'The Global Leader in Rental Housing'
Logo of Equinox Investments, LLC with the company name in black and white.
Marshfield Associates logo with green circular icon and black text.
Logo of City Center DC with a stylized orange square and overlapping white lines above black text.
Logo for GW Real Estate Partners, featuring the initials 'GW' on the left and the company name on the right.
Capital One logo with red swoosh and blue text on white background
Black and white illustration of a snake intertwined with a sword and a shield.
Logo of Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC in blue with white text.
Logo for St. Stephen's St. Agnes School, featuring red and green text with a decorative holly symbol.
Petersen Companies logo with a blue and white circular symbol and gray and blue text
Logo for Brock-Norton Insurance Agency with the text "Coverage, Education, Support" and a graphic of three stylized figures.
Sandy Spring Bank logo with black, gray, and gold design elements.
Older man with glasses standing outdoors next to a hedge of green bushes, wearing a blue collared shirt and a dark quilted jacket.

Scott Plein
Our 2024 Honoree

“I support Emerging Scholars because it provides one more important piece to the puzzle of how we support those most deserving of a quality education, despite their financial challenges."”

Three young girls standing together smiling at an indoor event with a table and large window in the background.
Group of people holding a large ceremonial check for twenty thousand dollars at an indoor event, celebrating educational scholarship donation.
Man in tuxedo holding auction paddle with number 163 at a formal event.
A man in a navy suit and glasses standing next to a woman in a stylish dress and hat, inside a modern, well-lit restaurant with decorative wood and rope design.
Three women standing near a sign that reads 'Welcome the 10th turning the tide' inside a room. One woman is speaking into a microphone, while the other two listen.
A man and woman dressed professionally, smiling and standing close together in front of a backdrop with logos. The man is wearing a black blazer, white shirt, light gray pants, and black shoes. The woman is wearing a sleeveless blue dress and black s
A chef carving a large roasted turkey or ham at a buffet station while guests wait in line with plates, in a warmly lit setting with purple and orange lighting.
Three people sitting on a sofa at a social event, smiling and holding drinks, with other guests in the background.
Three people dressed in formal attire at a social event, smiling and posing for the photo. The woman on the left has long red hair, is holding a glass of white wine, and is wearing a brown dress. The man in the middle has a red beard, glasses, and is
Three people standing on a stage at an awards ceremony, with a woman holding a glass award, another woman speaking into a microphone, and a man watching. There are DJ equipment and a laptop on the stage.
Two men in suits smiling at a social event, one holding a glass of champagne, in an elegant indoor setting.
Two women standing close together, smiling at the camera at a photo event. One woman has long, wavy brown hair and is wearing a white lace dress and beige heels. The other has curly dark hair and is wearing a black sleeveless top, patterned pants, an
Four diverse adults posing together at an event in front of a step-and-repeat banner with logos, dressed in formal attire.
People dancing and socializing at a lively indoor event or party with colorful lighting.
Three women at a social event, dressed in elegant evening wear, smiling and holding drinks, standing on a wooden floor with colorful lighting in the background.
Four people sitting on a white sofa at a social event, smiling at the camera, with two women wearing black dresses and a man in a navy suit in the center. Background features a green leafy wall and posters of smiling children.
Seven women dressed in formal attire posing on a red carpet in front of a step and repeat banner with sponsors' logos. They are smiling and standing close together.
Crowd of elegantly dressed people at a gala event with large screens displaying an 'ES' logo and the hashtag #ES007THGALA, decorated with large floral arrangements and dim lighting.
A formal event with guests seated at tables covered with red and white patterned tablecloths, some people standing and talking, a large illuminated logo on the wooden wall reading ETS, and a floral arrangement in the background.
A man and woman in formal attire holding glasses of champagne at a social event, smiling for the camera.
Group of five people, three women and two men, dressed in formal attire, posing together in front of a backdrop with logos for William A. Hazel and Erkinetian Development Company. Everyone is smiling.
A woman in a black dress is giving a speech at a podium with a Washington Capitals jersey and a floral arrangement behind her. Three women and three men are standing beside her, dressed in formal attire, during an evening event.
Group of people at an event, holding LED glow sticks, smiling for the camera in a formal indoor setting with a large screen in the background displaying part of the word 'EYES' and hashtags.
A group of six people standing inside a building near a window with an exit sign above. One man is speaking into a microphone, while the others watch, smiling. There is a welcome sign for an annual gala on a podium.
Logo for the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation with green background and white text.
Mayer Brown logo with navy blue text and a vertical yellow line separating the names.
The word 'DONALDSON' in stylized green font with a gold stripe on the 'D'
EagleBank logo featuring a stylized eagle head in a square and the bank's name in blue text.
Crescent Cities Charities, Inc. logo featuring a stylized crescent moon design in shades of blue and gray with the organization name next to it.
Logo of Brock-Norton Insurance Agency with text about coverage, education, and support.
Berkadia logo in navy blue text with horizontal lines underneath.
Text reading 'Alloy Family Foundation' on a white background.
A circular logo with a thin blue border containing the name "Jeannie Hazel" in blue text in the center.
United Bank logo with a green emblem and black text.
Logo for St. Stephen's St. Agnes School on a pink background with white text and a small cross symbol.
Logo of The Pruitt Foundation with an eagle image and red background
Brinker Capital logo featuring a stylized snowflake icon next to the company name.
Peterson Companies logo with a stylized 'P' symbol and the company name in white text on a black background.
Ellisdale logo with stylized orange 'ED' above gray 'ELLISDALE' text.
Blue logo with mountain peaks and the letters 'MVB' beneath.
Goulston & Storrs law firm logo with green and gray text on a white background.
Hamilton Insurance logo with the initials 'HIA' and the full company name underneath
Logo with stylized blue geometric shape and the word 'Erkiletian' in black text
Plein Family Charitable Trust logo with blue text and border
Black handwritten style text that reads "thank you".
Logo for INSIGHT Property Group with stylized squares and bold text.
US Bank logo with red shield and blue text.
Flint Hill School logo with geometric design and text
Logo of The Sack Law Firm P.C. with white text on a blue background.
A logo for Glass Distributors Inc., with the words arranged vertically and horizontally.