Additional presentations by Katherine McNamara, Chrishell Stause, Ronen Rubinstein, and more
LOS ANGELES, CA (Date, 2025) – Legacy Youth Leadership has announced the details for its 5th Annual Legacy Ball, scheduled for October 25th, 2025, live at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Awards & Honorees
This year, the Mary Swanson Board of Governors Award will be presented to David Rapaport, acclaimed Casting Director known for his work on Gossip Girl, YOU, Riverdale, and The Summer I Turned Pretty, in recognition of his leadership, advocacy, and ongoing support of Legacy’s mission. Additional honors include the Vision Award, which will be presented to Follett Higher Education, a trusted partner and industry leader whose extraordinary contributions and unwavering commitment have amplified Legacy’s mission and expanded its impact for students nationwide.
Sponsored by Orange Barrel Media and ANC, Legacy Ball will feature award presentations by Katherine McNamara, Chrishell Stause, Ronen Rubinstein, and more, inspiring student stories, and special appearances from Legacy’s community of celebrity supporters, board members, and host committee leaders.
Given annually, Legacy Ball honors those who have championed the next generation of young leaders while spotlighting students from Legacy’s Leadership and Mentorship Programs. These programs equip thousands of young people nationwide with the tools to make meaningful change in their schools and communities.
Quote from Seth Maxwell, Founder & CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership
“In a world where young people are often underestimated, Legacy Ball is our chance to celebrate the truth: students are already changing the world today,” said Seth Maxwell, Founder & CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership. “We’re thrilled to honor David Rapaport and Follett Higher Education for their unwavering commitment to young people and to showcase the incredible impact of our students. This will be Legacy’s biggest night yet.”
CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES INCLUDE:
KJ Apa (Presenter) , Katherine McNamara (Presenter), Chrishell Stause (Presenter), Lizzy Greene (Presenter), Garrett Wareing (Presenter), Julian Lerner (Presenter), Ronen Rubinstein (Presenter), Regan Aliyah, Jessica Camacho, Kevin Woo, Elliot Knight, Scott Evans, Tanner Zagarino, Marrisa Long, Tyler Jackowski, Gabe Dannenbring, Missi Pyle, Nico Greetham, Shelby Lattimore, Sean Lew, Paloma Garcia Lee, Vas J Morgan, Jacob Rodriguez, David Rapaport, Chandler Kinney and more.
ABOUT LEGACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Legacy Youth Leadership (“Legacy”) is a nonprofit organization that is building better leaders who will build a better world. Legacy knows that young people are not just the future, they are the present. Legacy provides free youth leadership and mentoring programs that teach students how to use their time, their money, their voice, and their vote so they can be leaders today. Legacy’s Programs develop, mentor, and equip young people with the skills they need to reach their academic goals, make a REAL impact on the world around them, and thrive.
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Last modified: November 1, 2025
