LEC 2026
Fall Gala
October 16, 2026
6:30 PM – 9 PM – Norfolk Yacht and Country Club
Thank you for joining us as we celebrated literacy and community excellence!
Proceeds from the 2026 LEC Annual Gala will help fund literacy tutoring and other life-giving initiatives for elementary students from Title 1 schools across Virginia and beyond. The Life Enrichment Center (LEC) is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions to the LEC are tax-deductible.
- Partner of the Year Award
- Tutor of the Year Awards
- Community Service Grants for Law Enforcement Partners
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LEC Foundation Scholarship
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Coordinator of the Year
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Law Enforcement Challenge Award
2026 EVENT SPONSORS
LITERACY DIAMOND SPONSOR
LITERACY PLATINUM SPONSOR
Kevin & Wanda
Turpin
LITERACY GOLD SPONSORS
Anita Buechler
Benefit Solutions
Matt & Rachel Watkins
LITERACY SILVER SPONSORS
Dan & Amy Lipps
Newport News Sheriff’s Office
LITERACY TABLE SPONSORS
Andrew Githaiga
Charles Johnson
Marvin & Robin Boyd
Paul & April Richardson
Dr. Judith Williams
Glenn & Tiffany Smith
Claire Jacobs
OnPoint Building Services
TowneBank
Blue Ridge Bank
OnPoint Communications
Devail & Nikki Echols
Mark Johnson
UVA Police Department
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office
Read & Amy Smart
Garden Co
Mike & Vania McClung
Mike & Donna Harris/52 Strong
Shannon Kendrick
