Celebrate our Student-Athletes at the Annual Assembly & Kickoff!

For our 2024 Handshake America Student-Athletes and Coaches, the Annual Assembly marks the culmination of their year-long program. During this special event, student-athletes will receive their commemorative 5 Practices of Success (5Ps) Pyramids and their postsecondary scholarship awards.

For our 2025 Handshake America Student-Athletes and Coaches (Atlanta, Central Ohio, & Western NC), the Kickoff marks the start of an exciting year-long journey to explore the true meaning of success and the practices essential to achieving it.

Join us in celebrating these emerging leaders and inspiring them on their paths ahead! Parents, families, athletic coaches, school administrators, friends, Handshake America alumni, and supporters are all invited to share in this memorable occasion.

Light refreshments
Business or business casual attire
These events are FREE. Donations appreciated.

Regional Event Details Listed Below


Charlotte - annual assembly

Monday, january 27, 2025 | 6pm-7:30pm

HOST: hygee
933 Louise Ave, Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28204

Please email Chad Nugen with any questions.


western n.C. - Annual assembly & KICKOFF

sunday, February 2, 2025 | 4:30pm-6pm

transylvania county library - Rogow Room
212 S gaston st, brevard, nc 28712

Please email Rodrigo Afanador with any questions.


atlanta - Annual assembly & KICKOFF

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 6:30pm-8pm

HOST: kpmg

kpmg ignition center
1201 West Peachtree, Atlanta, GA 30309

Please email Brant Barrow with any questions.


central ohio - annual assembly & Kickoff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

HOST: Wendy’s
dave thomas conference center
1 dave thomas blvd, dublin, OH 43017

Please email Bill Holehouse with any questions.