We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our attendees, sponsors, and donors for supporting our

19th Annual Grand Oak Classic dinner and golf tournament!

Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $820,000, all dedicated to student scholarships. Over the past 19 years, this tournament has generated more than $6 million for scholarships, benefiting 345 students along the way and an additional $2.5 million in endowed scholarship funds. Your ongoing commitment to the Grand Oak Classic truly reflects your dedication to making a positive impact in Tampa Bay.

During the event, we had the honor of recognizing two remarkable community leaders, Amy and Paul Shoukry, with the 2024 Fred S. Ridley Grand Oak Award. Their dedication to education and service makes them true champions for our children.

We were moved and inspired by our Alumni Speaker, Michael Hicks, who brought the crowd to their feet, upon hearing his story on how Academy Prep supported him through his education journey.

A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success! We also want to acknowledge our dedicated staff and volunteers for creating such a memorable evening. Special thanks to our Grand Oak Classic Committee: Fred S. Ridley, Paul Whiting Sr., Chad Harrod, Oscar Horton, and David Hull, for your continued and unwavering support!