You are cordially invited to attend the 2026 Illuminating Futures: An Evening with Junior Achievement Presented by Delta Air Lines.
Please join us to honor three exceptional individuals- two business leaders & one educator- who exemplify the mission of Junior Achievement, promote the importance ofeducation and the free enterprise system, and are aspirational community members for the next generation of students preparing for the future of their own successes.
This recognition dinner and celebration for Junior Achievement provides an opportunity to honor some of Austin's finest community members, learn about the power of Junior Achievement experiences, and network with Austin's top business professionals and thought leaders.
We are keeping it local with Austin icons-Event Emcees Allison Miller, News Anchor from Austin CBS Morning News and Sustainable Fashion influencer & advocate John-Carlos Estrada, award-winning local filmmaker and Author, curated menu and signature cocktail from Peached Tortilla, cocktail hour music provided by Austin's favorite Bidi Bidi Banda's lead vocalist and founder- Stephanie Bergara, and the 2026 Austin Best DJ winner, DJ Mel to keep the energy going throughout the program!
Together, we will celebrate their impact, learn how JA empowers students for future success, and connect with Austin’s leading business and community changemakers.
To expedite registration for the silent auction, live auction, and donations, we ask that you provide all of your guests' email addresses and mobile phone numbers upon registering your table; this information will be used solely for this purpose and will remain strictly confidential.
Visionary Honorees
Visionaries are exceptional leaders who exemplify the mission and values of Junior Achievement and promote the free enterprise system and the importance of education. These individuals are known for giving back to the community and are inspirational role models for the youth of the Greater Austin area.
Contact Ira Mercado-Dixon at imercado-dixon@jacentex.org or Emily Long at emily@jacentex.org, or call 512.991.7919 with questions.
Together, we’re illuminating the future of Central Texas.
Past Honorees
We proudly recognize and thank our past Visionary Honorees for their exceptional contributions to Junior Achievement and the Greater Austin community. Their leadership, commitment to education, and belief in the free enterprise system have helped shape opportunities for young people and serve as a powerful example of civic engagement and service. Their legacy of impact continues to inspire future leaders.
