Public Education Foundation Hosted Legacy Dinner
The annual event celebrated local leaders and raised funds for student scholarships this past Friday.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Scholarships
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The Public Education Foundation held its fourth annual Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner in Las Vegas to honor local leaders and generate support for student aid. The event recognized Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Raiders executive Jonathan Martinez for their contributions to the community.
Why it matters
The dinner serves as a primary fundraiser for scholarships that support students within the Clark County School District and beyond. By highlighting Hispanic and Latino trailblazers, the foundation aims to expand access to financial assistance for local pupils.
The foundation has distributed over $400,000 through its Hispanic and Latino Legacy Scholarship program, contributing to a broader effort that saw Scholarships Plus grant $6 million to more than 700 students in 2026.
The players
Catherine Cortez Masto
U.S. Senator honored at the foundation event for her work as a community trailblazer.
Jonathan Martinez
Las Vegas Raiders executive recognized at the dinner for his contributions to the community.
Tony Sanchez
Public Education Foundation Board Chair who helped host the annual legacy dinner.
Peter Guzman
Immediate Past Chair of the Public Education Foundation who served as an event host.
The details
Hosted by PEF Board Chair Tony Sanchez and Immediate Past Chair Peter Guzman, the evening focused on celebrating local visionaries. These funds are distributed through the Scholarships Plus program to help local students manage educational costs. The foundation continues to leverage these annual events to bolster long-term student support.
Timeline
• Friday evening, October 2, 2026
• 2026
Beyond the Strip
The 2026 dinner follows the pattern set by the previous three annual iterations of this community-focused award ceremony. This event continues a multi-year tradition of legacy-focused fundraising established by the Public Education Foundation.
Local students and their families can monitor the foundation website for upcoming application windows for the Scholarships Plus program. These resources remain a key avenue for residents seeking financial relief for higher education costs.
The takeaway
The foundation remains a central pillar for local scholarship distribution following the success of its 2026 fundraising efforts. Residents should watch for future scholarship application cycles to determine eligibility for the next round of awards.
Further reading
Find more information on local student aid programs by visiting Scholarships.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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