Helen empowers girls through photography - now it's her turn to be celebrated.

Helen empowers girls through photography - now it's her turn to be celebrated.

Lacey honors jazz mentor Billy with a gala for his work with inner-city youth.

Lacey honors jazz mentor Billy with a gala for his work with inner-city youth.

Hayley, a Texas native, hits rock bottom after chasing acting dreams in California; she gave her last dollars to help the unhoused-sparking a movement; lin 2014, she founded Love My Neighbor Foundation to restore dignity and hope to others.

Hayley, a Texas native, hits rock bottom after chasing acting dreams in California; she gave her last dollars to help the unhoused-sparking a movement; lin 2014, she founded Love My Neighbor Foundation to restore dignity and hope to others.

Jesse was set to go pro in surfing when a tragic accident leaves him a quadriplegic; in 2001, he surfs again, sparking Life Rolls On, a nonprofit helping people with disabilities enjoy adaptive sports nationwide.

Jesse was set to go pro in surfing when a tragic accident leaves him a quadriplegic; in 2001, he surfs again, sparking Life Rolls On, a nonprofit helping people with disabilities enjoy adaptive sports nationwide.

Rebecca has spent 34 years transforming lives at Tierra del Sol, launching college and arts programs and leading with compassion; a celebration honors her impact and dedication.

Rebecca has spent 34 years transforming lives at Tierra del Sol, launching college and arts programs and leading with compassion; a celebration honors her impact and dedication.

Erin grew up shy, but animals gave her connections; since 2020, she's run The Little Zoo, bringing comfort with more than 25 animals; nominated by Alison, Lacey plans a surprise celebration.

Erin grew up shy, but animals gave her connections; since 2020, she's run The Little Zoo, bringing comfort with more than 25 animals; nominated by Alison, Lacey plans a surprise celebration.

A Hawaii native in California, Tami founded RaisingHOPE in 2012 to support youth aging out of foster care; nominated by Laura, Lacey plans a festive, island-inspired celebration full of love.

A Hawaii native in California, Tami founded RaisingHOPE in 2012 to support youth aging out of foster care; nominated by Laura, Lacey plans a festive, island-inspired celebration full of love.

Kayli Joy Cooper, 20, founds Girl Well to empower girls through self-care. What began in high school is now a nonprofit; nominated by Dr. Liza Bearman, Lacey plans a boho-chic brunch full of affirmations, surprises and joy.

Kayli Joy Cooper, 20, founds Girl Well to empower girls through self-care. What began in high school is now a nonprofit; nominated by Dr. Liza Bearman, Lacey plans a boho-chic brunch full of affirmations, surprises and joy.