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
KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY
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:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
RICKY WATTERS
Ricky is a 10-year veteran of the NFL with the San Francisco 49’ers, Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. He is a champion at all levels as a 5X Pro Bowler, XXIX Super Bowl Champion and NCAA National Champion with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
His high-stepping style earned him the nickname, Ricky “Running” Watters, with record performances including over 1,000 yards rushing in a season for 3 different teams, scoring 5 touchdowns in a playoff game, and scoring 3 touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX.
He was the subject of NFL Films’, How Being Adopted Motivated Ricky Watters, and is currently a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Additionally, he is author of, For Who For What, A Warrior’s Journey, and the children’s book, A Gift Called Shane.
As a motivational speaker and champion for kids, Ricky’s message is about staying true to yourself, overcoming adversity, and becoming a better individual after each life challenge. He remains passionate about giving back to the community and continues to inspire youth, especially by creating awareness for children and teens in the foster system.
LAST YEAR’S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Kiwanis of Carefree was pleased to award 30 scholarships to graduating seniors in 2024.
