GREATNESS BEYOND MEASURE TO HOLD ‘CELEBRATION OF GREATNESS’
SARASOTA) – Imagine an invigorating and electrifying weekend of flying drones, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) experiences, Robotics, STEAM and STEM fun games, Prize Give – Aways, Xboxes, PlayStation, incredible dancers, singers, performers, flashing LED colored lights, a Community BBQ and head-spinning entertainment by celebrity guest, Leah Jenea, the Craig Lewis Band, Spoken Reasons, Nate Jacobs, Heard’em Say Poets, Greatness Beyond Measure Idols, Taken By Surprise Step Team, Jor Continued on Page 10 dan Bolds, Jay Camaro, Alyssa White, T. Austin, James Cole, D4G and numerous other artist contestants and other guest, from all across the state, from Miami to Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Texas, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Manatee, St. Pete and other surrounding cites. It all goes down at the Greatness Beyond Measure and Celebration of Greatness, July 26 – 28 at Ringling College of Art and Design, 2363 Old Bradenton, Florida in Sarasota.
Another incredible GBM weekend highlight is the 11th Anniversary Celebration of Greatness all white attire affair. Celebration of Greatness is an electrifying evening of Illumination, Inspiration, Creativity, Entertainment and Empowerment. During Celebration, Greatness Beyond Measure will recognized honor the Greatness in phenomenal individuals that exemplify excellence in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Community Service, Academia and those who have demonstrated a commitment to further the mission and purpose of Greatness Beyond Measure, Empowerment for Life, Believe It, Achieve It, Ignite the Genius within. Several amazing Trailblazers will be inducted into the Greatness Beyond Measure “Hall of Greatness,” they include: The Honorable Willie Shaw – City of Sarasota, The Honorable Fredd “Glossy” Atkins – Community Activist/Leader, George Miles – Ringling College of Art and Design Board of Trustees, Co-Chair and GBM Partner, Nate Jacobs, Westcoast Black Theater, Dr. Rachel Shelley, Principal of Booker High School and Walter Jennings, Founder/CEO of Heard’em Say Poets. In addition, Greatness Beyond Measure will also “Salute the Greatness,” in incredible teens who have made significant achievements in education, entrepreneurship, entertainment and community service, such as; Kiara Harris – BHS recent VPA and Honor Graduate, who will be attending Ringling College of Art & Design, Zionna Williams – BHS Scholar and Honor student, Jahkori Dopwell – Hall, a Ringling College of Art & Design Sophomore and the GBM 2019 Shark Tank Winner, Ah’sharee Avant, Bayshore High School Honor student, Taylor Young, Honor Student and Artist from Tampa and Joel Bolds, Northside Christian Honor Student, musician and athlete from St. Petersburg. 2019 GBM Volunteer of the Year is Deidra Turner Brooks, the Founder of DEAR INC. Greatness Beyond Measure will also acknowledge some of the phenomenal parents who have been a tremendous blessing to GBM throughout the years. Greatness Beyond Measure is made possible because of the generous support of our outstanding Community Partners; Ringling College of Art and Design, BMW of Sarasota, City of Sarasota, Microsoft and our incredible sponsors. Stay tuned for more GBM activities and events, year. In the meanwhile, please mark your calendars for this weekend’s electrifying 11th An nual Greatness Beyond Measure Teen Summit, July 26 – 28, Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota. Greatness Beyond Measure is so much more than an event, it’s Empowerment for Life. For more information about GBM, please check out mygbm.net, Greatness Beyond Measure on Facebook and follow us at iam_gbm on Instagram. #IAMGREATNESS.
