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THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

2024 ELC Gala Week

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GALA WEEK OVERVIEW

The Executive Leadership Council’s “Gala Week” consists of five concurrent programs and events for a range of audiences, including undergraduate and graduate students (Honors Symposium), mid-level professionals (Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium), enterprise-wide CEO’s and C-suite executives, ELC Members and more. The week is anchored by The ELC’s premier fundraising event, the Recognition Gala, that celebrates over $1 million in scholarships to Black undergraduate and graduate students each year

HONOREES

2024 ELC Week Honorees

Arlene Isaacs-Lowe

Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award
The ELC is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award is Arlene Isaacs-Lowe.

Mellody Hobson

The Achievement Award 
This year, The ELC is excited to announce the recipient of the 2023 Achievement Award is Mellody Hobson.

Arlene Isaacs-Lowe

Corporate Award 
The ELC is pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Corporate Award is Synchrony.

programs & events

This year, ELC Gala Week programs and events will impact over 3,000 members, students and esteemed guests at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. 

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October 3, 2024

ELC Gala Networking Lounge at the Dignitary

The ELC Recognition Gala is The ELC’s most important fundraising event, supporting our scholarships, educational outreach and philanthropic initiatives and recognizing our mission, purpose and impact in action.
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ELC Recognition Gala

October 3, 2024
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Honors Symposium 

October 1-4, 2024
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Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium (MLMS)

October 2-3, 2024
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Press Releases

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R&B and Hip-Hop Icons Bell Biv DeVoe, MC Lyte to Headline the 2024 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala

Performance wraps up the organization’s annual week of celebrating Black excellence in business, education, and leadership. WASHINGTON D.C., October 3, 2024 – The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is thrilled to

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The Executive Leadership Council to Award Over $2.5 Million in Scholarships to More than 130 Scholars at 2024 Annual Recognition Gala

This year’s list includes 82 scholars from 23 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. WASHINGTON D.C. September 30, 2024 – The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for

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The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Ecolab with 2024 ELC Corporate Award for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The award recognizes Ecolab’s outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and leadership in fostering an inclusive corporate culture. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2024 — The Executive Leadership Council

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The Executive Leadership Council to Honor D. Keith Pigues with the 2024 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award at Annual Recognition Gala

WASHINGTON, DC [September 12, 2024] — The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) has announced that Luminas Strategy CEO and founder D. Keith Pigues (“Keith”) will receive the esteemed 2024 Alvaro L.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Gala tables are currently sold out, and the waiting list is closed due to high demand. If the waiting list reopens, tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that submitting a waitlist request does not guarantee access.

You can select your pre-paid Gala table(s) starting on February 15. Access to the selection platform will be granted to companies that have submitted full payment. If you make your payment after February 15, you will receive access within five (5) business days after we verify your payment submission.

Individual tickets are sold out and no longer available.

We’ve adopted a paperless ticket system. Companies will invite their table guests to register via the Gala Table Portal. Once guests register, guests will receive an email with an electronic ticket and QR code. Allow sufficient time for entry on the day of the event. All guests must show their electronic QR code for admission.

No, ensure your guests are properly registered on our Gala platform, including full name, email, and guest profile.

Guests attending The ELC’s Recognition Gala are seated at tables of 10 guests per table; additional seats cannot be added.

Black-tie attire is required for The ELC’s Recognition Gala.

No, each program requires a separate registration for attendees participating throughout the week.

To request event space or reserve 20 or more guest rooms during Gala Week, please submit a Group Reservation Request Form to ensure inventory availability. Once submitted, a member of The ELC Gala and hotel team will review the information and confirm availability for the requested dates. Companies interested in securing a group block of 20 or more guests must complete the contracting process by August 1 or while inventory lasts. Due to venue limitations and ongoing programmatic priorities, we will review the status of private pre-reception requests in August and notify company representatives by August 30.

To reserve 20 or more guest rooms or request event space during Gala Week, please submit a Group Reservation Request Form to ensure inventory availability. Once submitted, a member of The ELC Gala and hotel team will review the information and confirm availability for the requested dates. Companies interested in securing a group block of 20 or more guests must complete the contracting process by August 1 or while inventory lasts. Due to venue limitations and ongoing programmatic priorities, we will review the status of private pre-reception requests in August and notify company representatives by August 30.

  • Pre-Gala Networking Reception: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Recognition Gala: 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
  • Gala Networking Lounge*: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Post-Gala Networking Reception: 9:30 p.m. – Midnight
    • Gala Networking Lounge requires a separate ticket purchase and does not include access to Recognition Gala

Yes, a limited number of individual tickets will be available for purchase to the Post-Gala Networking Reception at a cost of $300/ticket. Proof of purchase is required for entry and access to the Post-Gala Networking Reception. Tickets will be available closer to the event date.

The Gala Networking Lounge tickets are separate and do not include access to the Recognition Gala dinner. This elevated reception will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, premium spirits, captivating music, a sneak peek into the electrifying atmosphere of the Recognition Gala and include access to the Post-Gala Networking Reception, affectionately known as the “afterparty”. A limited number of individual tickets will be available for purchase to the Gala Networking Lounge at a cost of $500/ticket. For ticket purchases or more details, reach out to us at elcgala@elcinfo.com. Gala Networking Lounge guests will have access to ELC’s Post-Gala Networking Reception, affectionately known as the “afterparty”.

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Marriott Marquis Washington, DC

Contact:
elcgala@elcinfo.com

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