The Chester County Chapter of the Alumni Association of Lincoln University invites all to attend our 9th Annual Jazz Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Mendenhall Inn near Kennett Square. Doors open at 10:30 am and the program begins promptly at 11:30 am. This flagship fundraising event is an elegant affair that features great live jazz, a delicious lunch and inspirational program that honors distinguished Lincoln University alumni, faculty, staff, students and community leaders. 

Our amazing 2024 honorees are Hon. Jordan A. Harris, Dr. Robert E. Millette, Dr. Jacqueline Faulcon, Ms. Maxine R. Cook '15, Ms. Diane Matthews, and Ms. Shauna Collins '01. In addition, The Freedom 14 of Lincoln University will be honored.  All honorees are being recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, service and impact in their respective classrooms, fields and communities. 

​Sensational jazz saxophonist, Carl Cornwell '76 and Friends will return in 2024 to perform jazz standards, smooth jazz and original compositions for your enjoyment.

All proceeds benefit the Dr. Judith Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund for deserving students at Lincoln University.
The deadline for early bird discounted tickets has been extended to February 10, 2024. The regular tickets deadline is March 16, 2024.  f you are unable to attend please consider donating a ticket(s) for our student honorees.
Market your business, organization, upcoming event, or place a congratulatory message in our Souvenir Program. The full-color Program will be distributed at the luncheon.  Deadline for submission of ads is March 9, 2024.
Become a sponsor and reach more than 5,000 alumni through the Souvenir Program and year-round recognition on our website. Luncheon tickets also provided at each sponsorship level. Our sponsorship deadline is March 16, 2024.