What legacy would you like to leave in this world? For those who attended this year’s Legacy Ball, many wanted to leave a legacy of helping youth reach their fullest potential and assisting them in paving their own paths to leadership. And that’s what the remarkable Legacy Ball is all about. The inspiring event, which took place on October 17 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, brought together celebrities, philanthropists, educators, and supporters to celebrate Legacy Youth Leadership’s impactful goal of “building better leaders who will build a better world.”
This year’s event was another special and incredibly successful one, having raised $186,000 to further the organization’s magnificent efforts. Legacy Youth Leadership (also known as Legacy), founded by Seth Maxwell, provides free youth leadership and mentorship programs, which are crucial to young people as they embark on their journeys.
The Legacy Ball Honors Champions of Youth Leadership
The night honored e.l.f. Beauty with the Vision Award in recognition of its commitment to empowering young people through its support of Legacy’s Leadership Programs, annual Legacy Summit, and Student Speaker Series. Social media sensation and education creator Tyler Jackowski received the Mary Swanson Board of Governors Award, recognizing his unwavering support of Legacy Youth Leadership’s work.
“I think the work that Legacy does lends itself a lot to the mission that I’ve always had with all of my pages,” said Jackowski in our interview. “I want people to feel like they belong, because they do. I want people to have support, because they deserve it, and I want people to feel empowered because the things that they’re empowered for matter.”
As stated on the Legacy Youth Leadership website, “Legacy runs free leadership and mentoring programs in low-income school communities that teach students how to use their time, their money, their voice, and their vote so they can be leaders today…Legacy’s Programs equip young people with the skills and experience they need to become college and career ready, provide them the mentorship they need to become entrepreneurs, and develop the tools they need to thrive in the world.”
It’s truly amazing to see the meaningful work that Legacy Youth Leadership continues to do. Many outstanding celebrities came out to support the wonderful cause at the 6th Annual Legacy Ball, including Lamorne Morris, Katherine McNamara, Alex Aiono, Missi Pyle, Brian Altemus, Gabe Dannenbring, David Jahn, and many others.
Legacy’s work is changing the lives of so many, and it’s a true testament to what happens when people invest in youth and their futures.
Check out more photos below from the 2026 Legacy Ball. To learn more about Legacy Youth Leadership, visit here.
Photo Credit: Jesse Grant / Getty Images for 6th Annual Legacy Ball
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