With eight longtime Court Appointed Special Advocates supporters chairing this year’s Black & White Ball, themed “Growing Organically,” 405 guests helped net more than $1.3 million to serve abused, abandoned and neglected children in Orange County. Welcomed by former NFL/USC star quarterback Mark Sanchez at Hotel Irvine, awards were bestowed on those who have shown unparalleled support for the nonprofit. Photography John Watkins
2019 Advocate of the Year Michelle Oliveira 
Children’s Champions Jeff and Jenny Gross 
Foundation of the Year – Tarsadia Foundation Founders B.U. and Pushpa Patel 
Outstanding Corporation, Twila True Fine Jewelry, represented by Alan and Twila True
CASA CEO Regan Phillips, right, with her husband Ben Phillips
CASA volunteers and donors Tyler and Rachel Mounce 
MC Mark Sanchez, former NFL and USC football star