Empowering Futures 2025
Empowering Futures
AN EVENING CHAMPIONING CAREER EDUCATION IN ORANGE COUNTY
Thank you to all who came and thank you to our sponsors
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Join us for an unforgettable evening where you’ll witness the incredible talents of our students as they take on roles as presenters, photographers, musicians, decorators, and more. Celebrate with us as we honor the top Student, Educator, and Business of the Year Changemakers in Orange County, recognizing their exceptional contributions to empowering futures.
Be part of a transformative experience where your attendance not only fuels progress but also fosters connections that drive change. Get ready to be inspired and amazed by the passion and creativity of our students!
Cocktail Attire, dress in your Vintage/Old Vegas Best!
EVENT DATE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
EVENT TIME
6 – 10 PM
Dinner, Drinks, Games, Silent Auction, & Changemaker Awards
LOCATION
Portola Spring Community Center | Irvine, CA
Honoring
Business of the year
Changemakers!
Volunteer of the Year
Matt Barnes Rogue Creative
Educator of the Year
Greg Berger
Westminster HS Huntington Beach Union District
Westminster HS
Students of the Year
Elias Hagegh
Irvine Unified School District
Peyton Hui
Irvine Unified School District
Jene Cho
North Orange Continuing Education
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Vital Link is committed to shaping future careers through hands-on experiential learning. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we provide transformative programs in robotics, engineering, healthcare, and more, empowering students with the confidence and enthusiasm to thrive in their chosen paths.
