IT’S A BIG NIGHT

Each May we celebrate the scholarship recipients at A Night of Excellence, along with family, friends and the community. This special event features a celebrity keynote speaker and awards presentation, followed by a complimentary catered reception.

A NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE 2025

WHEN:

Monday, May 5, 2025 @ 6:00pm

WHERE:

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center
33606 North 60th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85266
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DETAILS:

Features a celebrity keynote speaker and awards ceremony followed by a complimentary catered reception, celebrity mingler and professional photographs.

COST:

FREE TO ATTEND (invite your family and friends)

LAST YEAR’S CELEBRITY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The keynote speaker for A Night of Excellence in 2024 was Superbowl Champion, Ryan Harris.

Ryan is a 10-year veteran of the NFL, author of Mindset for Mastery: an NFL Champion’s Guide to Reaching Your Greatness, professional TV and Radio sports color analyst, and graduate of the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Economics & Policy and Political Science.

2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Kiwanis of Carefree was pleased to award 30 scholarships to graduating seniors last year in the 4-year, 2-year and Merit categories.