“Luminous Voices, Limitless Futures: Celebrating 30 Years ”

IT HAPPENED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026, on board the Biscayne Lady Yacht!

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EVENING IT WAS!

PLEASE ENJOY THIS VIDEO WHERE WE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR AWARDEES AND THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, UNDERWRITERS, ENTERTAINERS, AND THE AMAZING STAFF OF THE BISCYANE LADY YACHT! 

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION!

The individuals featured here have shared their time, talent, and treasure to advance the mission of YES Institute—whether through visionary leadership and organizational growth or through hands-on community education that has touched countless lives. We honor them for their decades of dedication and selfless service, which have strengthened families, saved young lives, and helped build a more compassionate and understanding world.

FOUNDER’S LEGACY AWARD

CONNIE BARDEN & MARTHA FUGATE

The Tatted Violinist set the tone during the cocktail reception with his electrifying, genre-blending violin performance, then returned after the program to energize the dining room with his bold, contemporary sound.

Guests were also delighted by Erikson Herz, magician and mentalist, who was roaming through the crowd with interactive illusions and mind-bending moments that sparked surprise and conversation.

Following the program, Victor Valdez took the stage in the Piano Lounge, where his masterful piano artistry and rich, expressive vocals created the perfect ambiance for guests to relax, connect, and continue the celebration.

WE COULD NOT HAVE CREATED THIS MAGICAL NIGHT WITHOUT THESE
SPONSORS AND UNDERWRITERS.