A Heartfelt Thank You from the Red-Carpet Girl® Family

6th Annual International Father-Daughter Gala & Awards – Event Recap

Greetings and good day,

On behalf of Avenues of Excellence and the Red-Carpet Girl® Mentoring & Finishing School Program, I extend my deepest gratitude to every sponsor, partner, guest, family member, and friend who joined us for the 6th Annual International Father-Daughter Gala & Awards. Your presence helped create an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, joy, and meaningful celebration.

A special and heartfelt thank you to NEST New York for your remarkable support and curated scent sponsorship. Your signature fragrance elevated the ambiance and added a beautiful touch of sophistication that our guests are still talking about.

 We extend heartfelt gratitude to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard for blessing our event with the Presentation of Colors. Your service added a meaningful and memorable touch to our celebration. 

Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard

To the extraordinary Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove team — we cannot thank you enough. From start to finish, your unwavering professionalism, attention to detail, and world-class hospitality shaped an event experience that simply would not have been possible without your entire Events Management Team. You helped us create a night worthy of the girls and families we proudly serve.

This annual gala is more than an evening of dining and celebration — it is an opportunity to honor the incredible young ladies selected for the Red-Carpet Girl® Finishing School Program. Each year, this event stands as a testament to their growth, leadership, resilience, and the bright futures ahead of them.

Red Carpet Girl® Finishing School Mentee

To my Executive Team, staff, and volunteers… simply WOW and WOW. Your dedication, countless hours of preparation, and heartfelt commitment made every detail shine. Thank you for standing with me and for giving your absolute best to ensure our mission continues to touch lives in a meaningful way.

A special thank you to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, our esteemed Mayor of Miami-Dade County, for the honor of presenting our Proclamation and for the generous support extended by her office.

As we close out this beautiful season, we extend warm holiday wishes to you and your families. May your days ahead be filled with peace, joy, and purpose.

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2026 for our 7th Annual International Father-Daughter Gala.

Happy Holidays and thank you again for making this year’s event truly extraordinary.

To view more event pictures, please visit our Instagram @redcarpetgirl_usa

With sincere appreciation,

Rose Hedgemond

President & Founder Avenues of Excellence, Inc.

Red Carpet Girl® Mentoring & Finishing School Program