On Sunday, March 24, 2024, the 19th Annual Pink Cultured Pearls Cotillion introduced 28 young ladies as debutantes. The event took place at the Thomas Murphy Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center. It was hosted by the Ivy Community Foundation, Incorporated®️, a 501(c)(3) organization founded by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®️ Kappa Omega chapter. Over 600 guests were in attendance.
For 7 months, debutantes participated in bonding and educational activities, leadership workshops, community service projects, and cultural events. They raised thousands of dollars, awarded scholarships, and donated to several metro area charities, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The cotillion marked the culmination of their journey.
The debutantes and their escorts gave captivating performances, including music and dance, that left guests spellbound. One parent described the event as "magical."
Aungelique Procter acted as the Mistress of Ceremony for the occasion, while Marie Wynn was responsible for the program choreography. Billette Owens Ashford served as the Cotillion Chairman, and Kristi Johnson was the Co-Chairman. Also present was Kappa Omega’s President Bridgette Grant and the Ivy Community Foundation President Monica Pearson.
Nadia Benefield, the daughter of Kendric and Tonia Benefield, was crowned 2024 Ms. Pink Cultured Pearls, (Mount Paran Christian School). The first attendant was Hannah Bacote, (Woodward Academy), the daughter of Samuel and Lisa Bacote (right). The second attendant was Adrienne Durr (Pace Academy), the daughter of Madison and Daneen Durr (left).