Not only did the 100+ student performers from Chapman University’s renowned College of Performing Arts take your breath away but the gala honorees did so too. Grammy-nominated singer/actress Vanessa Williams not only received the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award but she performed too! And, then Citizens of the Year honorees Sandi and Ron Simon announced a $9M gift to Chapman’s Physician Assistant Program.
Chapman President Daniele Struppa, Citizens of the Year honorees Ron and Sandi Simon, Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award honoree Grammy- nominated singer/actress Vanessa Williams, and Gala Chairs Kay and Jim Burra 
Chapman parent Vanessa Williams performing “Colors of the Wind” from Disney’s “Pocahontas”
Chapman student ensemble onstage for the grand finale 
Former gala chairs Cyndi and Akin Ceylan 
Vanessa Williams, right with her mother Helen Williams, left, and her daughter and Chapman student Sasha Fox
Harry Rinker, center, with Sandi and Ron Simon, honored as Citizens of the Year, announced a $9M gift to Chapman’s Physician’s Assistance Program 
Honorary Chair and Trustee S. Paul Musco 