ISB Atlanta
25th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating a Generation of Impact
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Downtown Atlanta
Plant something now—not for yourself,
but for those who come after you.
Event Recap
Thank you for celebrating with us
Thank you for celebrating 25 years of ISB Atlanta with us.
On October 10, 2026, leaders from Atlanta’s faith, business, civic, and nonprofit communities gathered in Downtown Atlanta to celebrate 25 years of building bridges of understanding and mutual respect. More than 500 people came together to honor community leadership, celebrate the Muslim community’s contributions, and mark a generation of work to counter bigotry through education and engagement.
We were proud to present The Blank Family with ISB Atlanta’s Distinguished Leadership Award. Their philanthropy has focused on transforming lives and communities by bringing people together across differences to tackle complex challenges—from Atlanta’s Westside revitalization and civic engagement to mental health, youth development, education, parks, and the arts.
Since August 2001, ISB Atlanta has engaged schools, universities, healthcare providers, corporations, law enforcement, and civic and faith-based organizations, building one of the region’s most visible community networks. The gala was a chance to look back on that work, and to carry it forward.
Honored with the
Distinguished Leadership Award
Presented to
The Blank Family
25th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Downtown Atlanta
Leadership of the Evening
Honorary Co-Chairs & Emcee
Honorary Co-Chair
Babar R. Mansoor
Vice President of Accounting Policy and External Reporting
Southern Company
Honorary Co-Chair
Jason Carter
Chair, Carter Center Board of Trustees
Partner, Bondurant Mixson & Elmore, LLP
Honorary Co-Chair
Maria Saporta
Founder and Executive Editor
SaportaReport
Emcee of the Evening
The Honorable Fatima A. El-Amin
The Evening
A gathering of Atlanta
ISB Atlanta’s 25th anniversary gala brought together more than 500 leaders from Atlanta’s faith, business, civic, and nonprofit sectors. Together they honored The Blank Family, celebrated the Muslim community’s contributions, and marked 25 years of building bridges of understanding and mutual respect.
The evening closed a milestone year. The work continues in classrooms, congregations, boardrooms, and neighborhoods across the region.
Watch
Highlights from the evening
For those who missed it, this film traces 25 years of building bridges of understanding and mutual respect.
Our Mission
Building bridges of understanding and mutual respect among Muslims and the broader community through education, engagement and leadership.