Empowering Students. Celebrating Community.
Honoring Excellence.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Denim & Diamonds Gala,
a signature fundraising and celebration event supporting
The Educational Empowerment Project, Inc. (E2P)
and its mission to uplift and empower Philadelphia’s students
through education, mentorship, and career pathways.
Honorees of the Evening
We are proud to recognize three outstanding leaders whose vision, service, and commitment have left a lasting impact on Philadelphia’s students and community:
Councilman Jim Harrity
Honored for his vision, partnership, and dedication to empowering Philadelphia’s students and strengthening our communities.
Principal Judy Haughton
Honored for a lifetime of service to students and her unwavering commitment to excellence in education.
Dr. Peter Honig, D.O.
Honored for his lifetime commitment to medicine, compassionate patient care, and decades of service mentoring and inspiring future healthcare professionals in the South Philadelphia community.
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In addition to honoring our community leaders, the evening will include special recognition of students for their academic excellence and Career & Technical Education (CTE) achievements, celebrating the next generation of leaders, caregivers, and professionals.
Proceeds from the Denim & Diamonds Gala directly support E2P programs that expand access to education,
healthcare career pathways, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities for underserved youth across Philadelphia.
Together, we are building a workforce pipeline for the future of healthcare and beyond.
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