Gala ofDecade the
CHRIS WATERS , NICOLE CASINO , ARRA RIGGS AND TAMMY GIBSON
MARK VANTIL , OLIVER VANTIL , CHRISTIAN SOTTILE , MARK KESSLER , LAURA KESSLER , MORGEN VANTIL & ARDEN VANTIL
JENNIFER ZHANG & RICHARD KESSLER
CLAY JOHNSON , MARK TATE & JEREMY DAVIS GENA SULIVAN & " TIN MAN "
KELCEY ZENG , JENNIFER ZHANG , RICHARD KESSLER & ELAINE SEABOLT
" Despite the challenges that faced this event , the incredible team at the Kessler Collection worked hard to pull it off . It definitely lived up to its name , Gala of the Decade ." – Michael Brooks / Publisher
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Faces of the South 2020 Gala at Plant Riverside District
MICHAEL BROOKS PRESENTS RICHARD KESSLER WITH THE FACE OF 2020
16 SOUTH FALL 2020
ON A SIZZLING FRIDAY evening , guests of South magazine ’ s “ Faces of the South 2020 ” gala arrived at the amazing new JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District . The champagne and hand sanitizer were flowing as honorees and guests walked the red carpet and explored the magnificent property . The gala coincided with Plant Riverside District ’ s preliminary opening event , which showcased the expansive quarter-mile stretch of river-walk , multiple culinary treats , performance spaces , art pieces , hotel accommodations and spectacular views from the rooftop lounges – the perfect venue for executing socially distanced fun and elegance .
The silent auction was successful in raising over $ 7,000 for the Ebeneezer Boys Home . Prizes included Kessler Collection getaways , fishing charters , merchandise and gift cards to local dining , retail and services favorites . We ’ d like to thank all of the individuals and businesses that generously donated auction items to raise funds to support this important cause . The success of the event was dependent on the unwavering support and enthusiasm of the South magazine family – and for that , we thank you !
PHOTOGRAPHY : BLAKE CROSBY / DREAMWEAVER PHOTOGRAPHY