Derrick Wood Foundation logo featuring a bridge, water, and sky with black and gold colors

2025 Mayors Ball and Community Awards Gala

Saturday Sep 13, 2025, Majestic Banquet Hall, Dumfries, VA

Step into an extraordinary night of sophistication and purpose at the All White Mayor's Ball and Community Awards Ceremony, where we come together to honor excellence, celebrate our community, and make a lasting impact.

2025 Mayors Ball and Community Awards Gala

Derrick and Ramunda Young,  Founders of Mahogany Books

Mayor Derrick Wood

Derrick and Ramunda Young,  Founders of Mahogany Books

Derrick and Ramunda Young,
Founders of Mahogany Books

A group of ten people dressed in formal attire standing on a stage with a blue backdrop that has multiple logos and text. One woman in a white lace dress is speaking into a microphone. The other individuals are standing in a line, some with arms crossed, and an additional person is partially visible on the far right. The stage has a black carpet and the background features white curtains.

2025 Mayors Ball and Community Awards Gala Volunteers

TV NEWS PERSONALITY MR. GUY LAMBERT - Queenie Love

TV Personality Mr. Guy Lambert

Virginia State Senator Jeremy McPike

Virginia State Senator Jeremy McPike

A woman in a white lace dress stands amidst white floral decorations at an elegant event. The setting is decorated with chandeliers, hanging lights, and white flowers, creating a luxurious ambiance.

Queenie Love

Two women smiling and posing for a selfie. The woman on the left has short, platinum blonde hair, dark lipstick, and is wearing a white lace top. The woman on the right has shoulder-length dark hair with highlights and is also dressed in white. They are indoors with a white curtain and a door with a

Supervisor Margaret Franklin

Two women dressed in white taking a selfie at an event, with a woman in the background pouring a drink.

Supervisor Andrea Bailey

Three women dressed in elegant white and black outfits smiling for a selfie indoors, with a modern background featuring curtains and a curved metallic structure.

The Crew

A woman with short blonde hair, wearing glasses and a white lace dress, is smiling and taking a selfie with a man in a light gray outfit with a white apron and a wide-brimmed hat, both attending an event in a decorated indoor venue.

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