11/22/2025 | Legacy Night 2025

September 15, 2026•2 min read

SANI Legacy Night 2025

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An evening of celebration, recognition, and community. SANI Legacy Night honors 50 years of Surinamese independence with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding leaders in our diaspora, followed by music, dancing, and celebration. Dress up, show up, and honor the changemakers elevating Surinamese culture worldwide.

What's Included:

  • Awards ceremony honoring community changemakers

  • Surinamese appetizers throughout the evening

  • Two complimentary drinks

  • Music and dancing

Dress Code: Smart Casual — look good, feel good!
Limited Capacity

Entry & Pricing:
RSVP is free to join the guest list. Entry fee required for all attendees.

  • 💰 Early Bird: $20 per person (through November 8) — best deal

  • 💰 Regular Pre-Pay: $25 per person (November 9–20)

  • 💰 At the Door: Higher rate, subject to availability

Pre-paying saves money and skips the payment line.

Awards Being Presented:

  • Legacy Award — honoring Surinamese leaders elevating our culture on the global stage

  • Pillar of the Community Award — recognizing long-time supporters who consistently show up and give back

  • Heritage Guardian Award — honoring those who preserve our traditions for the next generation

  • Bridge Builder Award — recognizing those who connect us across distance and difference

Why This Matters:
For 50 years, Surinamese people have been building, creating, and leading across the globe. This night recognizes that excellence — the athletes, artists, business owners, educators, and everyday heroes who carry our culture forward. When we celebrate our leaders, we inspire the next generation to dream bigger.

How to Get Involved:

  • Attend: Purchase your tickets before November 18 — limited capacity

  • Nominate: Know someone deserving of recognition? Submit nominations by November 10th, 2025

  • Sponsor: Support the evening through individual or corporate sponsorship

  • Share: Spread the word and bring your community

Questions about Legacy Night? Email us at [email protected]

Can't make Saturday, or want more celebration? Join us Sunday, November 23 for Suriname Day — a free all-day community festival at CB Smith Park!

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