Academy for Creating Excellence

Every gift has the power to make a difference.

At ACE Academy, your support helps young men of color access the education, mentorship, enrichment, and experiences they need to learn, lead, and thrive.

Just $25 can help equip a student with essential learning materials, books, resources, and supplies for activities and workshops.

As we continue building the next generation of leaders, we invite you to see what your gift can do. No contribution is too small when we invest in our young people together.

Give today. Invest in tomorrow. Empower excellence.

🏆 Nominations Are Open! 🏆

It’s time to celebrate the Black male educators who are leading, teaching, mentoring, and making a difference every day! 💜✨

As part of ACE Academy’s 4th Annual Night of Excellence Fundraising Gala, we’re accepting nominations for:

🏆 Black Male Teacher of the Year
🏆 Black Male Administrator of the Year

Know an educator whose dedication, leadership, and impact deserve to be recognized? Nominate them today!

📲 Scan the QR code or visit qrco.de/acegalateacher
📅 Nominations close October 9, 2026.

Let’s give our Black male educators their flowers and celebrate those who lead, teach, and inspire! 💜💛

2 YEARS. 2 WINS. NOW WE’RE GOING FOR 3!

ACE Academy is heading back to LAW Rocks Seattle, and we’re ready to defend our title for a THIRD year in a row!

Last year, our community showed up in a BIG way. Together, we raised an incredible $35,000, surpassing our $30,000 fundraising goal! Every donation, ticket, share, and show of support helped make that possible.

Now it’s time to do it again—and make 2026 our biggest year yet.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 The Crocodile | Seattle, WA
🎶 Live music. Big impact. Stronger community.

All proceeds support ACE Academy’s educational programs, mentorship, leadership development, and community-centered programming for the young people and educators we serve.

🏆 2024 Winners
🏆 2025 Winners
🎯 2026… THREE-PEAT?
Grab your tickets. Donate. Share. Show up.
Let’s ROCK FOR A PURPOSE and bring home win #3!

Welcome to Hollywood... where excellence takes center stage.

The red carpet is waiting.

The 2026 Night of Excellence is more than a gala—it's a celebration of vision, leadership, and the people who are transforming communities through education and service.

Dress to impress, celebrate alongside community leaders, and experience an evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and unforgettable moments.

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
🎟️ Register through the link in our bio. or follow: https://qrco.de/2026acegala

Every great story deserves its spotlight. This year, we're shining it on those creating lasting change.

ACE Academy is ready to ROCK!

We’re excited to be a benefiting nonprofit for Law Rocks Seattle 2026! On Thursday, October 1, The Funk Docket will take the stage at The Crocodile and rock in support of ACE Academy.

Every ticket, donation, and share helps support our mission and the young people and educators we serve.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 The Crocodile | Seattle, WA

🎟️ Get your tickets, donate & learn more:
https://lawrocks.org/sea

Let’s rock for a purpose! 🤘🏾

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

ACE Academy is honored to welcome Angela Rye, Esq. as the Keynote Speaker for our 4th Annual 2026 Night of Excellence! 🖤💜💛

Angela Rye is an award-winning host, lawyer, social justice advocate, and Principal & CEO of IMPACT Strategies. With more than two decades of experience in political strategy, coalition building, and advocacy, Angela has dedicated her career to creating change and strengthening communities.

She previously served as Executive Director and General Counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus and as Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel for the House Homeland Security Committee. She is also the co-host of the NAACP Image Award-winning podcast, Native Land Pod.

We are excited to have her join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor excellence, build legacies, and create futures.

🎬 4th Annual ACE Academy Night of Excellence
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington

Join us as we celebrate excellence, community, leadership, and the continued impact of ACE Academy.

For booking, registration, and sponsorship, visit our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/Acewa

SPONSOR THE 2026 NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE GALA

Be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, community, and impact at ACE Academy’s 4th Annual Night of Excellence Gala!

Sponsorship is more than supporting an event—it’s an opportunity to invest in ACE Academy’s continued work to empower young men of color, strengthen educational opportunities, and build pathways for future leaders.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Join us as a sponsor and showcase your commitment to the students, educators, families, and communities we serve.

🔗 View sponsorship opportunities through the link in our bio:
https://linktr.ee/Acewa

We look forward to celebrating with the organizations and community partners who help make our work possible. 💜

🎸 ACE Academy is ready to ROCK! 🎶

We’re excited to be a benefiting nonprofit for Law Rocks Seattle 2026! On Thursday, October 1, The Funk Docket will take the stage at The Crocodile and rock in support of ACE Academy.

Every ticket, donation, and share helps support our mission and the young people and educators we serve.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 The Crocodile | Seattle, WA

🎟️ Get your tickets, donate & learn more:
https://lawrocks.org/sea

Let’s rock for a purpose! 🤘🏾