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Dear Sir/Madam:

Happy 2026! We appreciate your generous support throughout 2025 and wish you all the very in the coming year.

We are launching our annual fundraising drive for 2026 to provide scholarship opportunities for deserving students in Central Alabama. We invite you to support hardworking and ambitious students as they purse their college degrees. Thanks to your generosity in 2025, the Foundation awarded $44,000.00 in scholarships to forty-four students. Your steadfast support and belief in our mission have been essential to these achievements. With your continued commitment, help make a meaningful difference in the lives of students throughout Central Alabama. Your generosity fuels hope and achievement among those we serve.

Annual contributions are essential to the success of nonprofits organizations. Every gift no matter the size of the gift can make a real impact. Since our inception, the Foundation has awarded $353,400.00 in scholarships to 327 deserving students. The demand for scholarships continues to grow as more determined students seek opportunities to further their education. Your support enables us to maximize the number of scholarships awarded May 23,2026.

Golf carts parked under a charity golf tournament banner.
Golfers playing on a sunny golf course with carts in the background.
People packing meals into bags at a food distribution event.
Smiling woman in a yellow top at an outdoor café.
Smiling man in a blue polo and cap standing indoors.
People interacting at an outdoor event booth with informational materials.
Woman in glasses wearing a bright yellow shirt outdoors.
Two men standing on a porch, smiling and dressed in casual summer clothes.
Man in light blue polo and black cap indoors.
Man in white polo and cap standing with hands on hips indoors.
Smiling elderly man in white golf attire with cap and glasses.
Four men wearing hats and casual clothes, standing and looking upwards.
An elderly woman in a yellow shirt writing outdoors.
Man in green polo shirt and sunglasses outdoors.
A smiling couple dressed in casual golf attire posing together outdoors.
A man in a striped polo shirt and cap holding a drink indoors.
Men wearing hard hats shaking hands indoors.
Two men wearing caps, engaged in conversation outdoors.
Five men standing indoors, smiling and holding a white envelope.
2025 GT 1ST PLACE WINNERS
Five men standing indoors, smiling for a group photo.
2025 GT 2ND PLACE WINNERS
Five men standing indoors, holding checks, posing for a photo.
2025 GT 3RD PLACE WINNERS
Golf sign sponsoring longest drive by women at a classic event.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic Women Longest Drive Sponsor.
Two people in white golf attire smiling indoors, holding a trophy.
2025 WOMEN'S LD WINNER A. LEBLANC
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2025 GT MEN'S LD WINNER J. MOORE
Memorial sign for Rey The A Walker on a grassy lawn.
Three people smiling, wearing white shirts and caps indoors.
2025 WOMEN'S CTP WINNER I. DIXON
Sign advertising $10,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one golf challenge.
Golf tournament sign for Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic sponsors.
Three men posing indoors, two in white shirts and one in blue.
2025 MEN'S CTP WINNER S. BROWN
Golf sign advertising a chance to win a cash prize for a hole-in-one.
Sign showing sponsorship for Rev. Dr. A. W. Watkins Golf Classic lunch by Dr. Sharon and Scott Hamre.
Group of five adults posing on a golf course with clubs.
Two men chatting while sitting in a golf cart on a sunny day.
Two men standing on a golf course, one holding a golf club.
A golfer in a yellow vest preparing to swing on a green course.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic sponsored by LTC Robert and Sanjedy Khan.
Sign for Alabama Education Association sponsoring a golf classic.
Four men posing on a golf course with clubs under a clear sky.
Man in white shirt and cap walking on a golf course near a golf cart.
Golfer preparing to putt on a green surrounded by trees.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic sponsorship.
Four men in white shirts standing on a golf course holding golf clubs.
Golfer in mid-swing on a sunny day.
Two men playing golf on a green course.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic by Mobile Heights Baptist Church.
Sign for Viralex Consulting, LLC at a golf classic event.
Three friends smiling outdoors in casual golf attire.
Smiling man wearing a beige cap and navy polo shirt outdoors.
Smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a visor indoors.
Sign showing sponsorship by Ft. Rucker Sergeant Majors for a golf classic.
Four men in patriotic fishing shirts and caps posing outdoors on grass.
Golfer putting on a green under sunny conditions.
Man in a blue cap putting on a golf green.
Signboard for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic and sponsor Brookwood Baptist Health.
Four men posing on a golf course with clubs, dressed casually.
Man putting on a golf green, focused on his shot.
Man concentrating while putting on a golf course.
Four men posing on a golf course with clubs, dressed in casual golf attire.
Golfer in a purple shirt preparing for a swing on a sunny golf course.
Golfer swinging club on a sunny green course.
Golfer in striped sweater and cap focusing on his swing.
Two yard signs honoring sponsors and Anne Curd at a golf event.
Sign for the Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic sponsored by Helicon Missionary Baptist Church.
Four men posing with golf clubs on a sunny golf course.
Man in blue shirt preparing for a golf shot on a sunny course.
Man in blue shirt swinging a golf club on a sunny golf course.
Golf tournament sponsorship sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic.
A man in a patterned shirt smiling happily indoors with others in the background.
A golfer putting on a green under a clear sky.
Multiple signs on a grassy field promoting local businesses and events.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic breakfast sponsor Eric Bailey.
Four men standing side by side, smiling and posing for a photo.
Man in blue shirt swinging golf club on a green course.
Golfer focusing on putting on a sunny day at the course.
Young man preparing to putt on a golf course green.
Golfer in blue shirt swinging a club on a green golf course.
Yolanda Watkins Bailey is a hole sponsor at a golf classic event.
Four men standing on a golf course holding clubs, smiling.
Golfer in white attire and hat standing on a green golf course.
Golfer in a red shirt and white cap on a green course.
Man in a blue shirt standing outdoors, looking to the side.
Golfer mid-swing on a sunny golf course with spectators.
Golf tournament sponsor sign on grass.
Four golfers posing with clubs on a sunny day on the golf course.
Woman golfer in patterned dress standing on the green with a putter.
Man in blue polo and cap holding a golf club on a sunny day.
Golfer in pink pants putting on a green golf course.
Man playing golf on a sunny day.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic sponsored by Donna Missimo.
Four golfers posing together on a sunny golf course.
Golf tournament sign sponsored by Alexis Davis.
Four men posing on a golf course with clubs on a sunny day.
A man in a patterned shirt and sun hat smiling outdoors.
A man putting on a golf green, wearing a hat and checkered shirt.
Sign for a golf classic sponsored by Col (Ret) Brent Penny & Family.
Four men posing with golf clubs on a sunny golf course.
Golf event sponsor sign for Ross-Clayton Funeral Home.
Four men posing with golf clubs on a sunny golf course.
Smiling man in a blue polo and cap indoors.
Sign showing Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins as lunch sponsor.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Golf Classic sponsored by Tanya Harris.
Four men posing together on a sunny golf course.
Sign for a golf classic beverage cart sponsor, Harry & Shirley Boucicaut.
Four men posing on a golf course holding trophies.
Sign for Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkin Golf Classic sponsorship.
Sign for Dr. A.C. Watkins Golf Classic beverage cart sponsorship.
Four men posing with golf clubs on a sunny golf course.
Two golf tournament sponsor signs on a grassy area.
Man with a beard and glasses holding a drink indoors.
Person speaking energetically, wearing sunglasses and a visor.
Sponsor sign for the Rev. Dr. A. W. Watkins Golf Classic on a grassy field.
Smiling woman with curly hair in a white shirt indoors.
Woman working with papers in a bright room.
Elderly man in blue polo shirt sitting indoors near glass doors.
Sign announcing a $1,000,000 hole-in-one cash prize at a golf event.
Group of people holding large donation checks outdoors.
Two people holding a large check for $1000.
Two people holding a large ceremonial check outdoors.
Two people holding a large check for a donation.
Woman and man holding a large $1,000 check on a porch.
Two people holding a large ceremonial check outdoors.
Young woman receives a $100,000 scholarship check from a man.
Young woman and man holding a $1,000 check outdoors.
Three men holding a large check for $500.
Three men holding a large check and smiling.
Two men smiling, holding a $1,000 check for a scholarship award.
Smiling young woman and man holding a large $1,000 check.
Two men and a young girl holding a large donation check indoors.
Two men holding a large $1,000 check, smiling.
Two men holding a large ceremonial check for $1,000.
Young woman receiving a $500 check from an older man outdoors.
Woman receives a $1,000 scholarship check from a man in a white shirt.
Three men holding a large check for $1,000.
Two young men proudly holding oversized scholarship checks outdoors.
Four women holding giant checks outdoors, smiling.
Five people posing indoors, some wearing branded shirts and caps.
Two men standing indoors, wearing matching white polo shirts and caps.

Your gift today will directly empower a student to achieve their dreams please consider making your donation now. The Rev. Dr. A. W. Watkins Scholarship Foundation is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. As you consider your tax-deductible donations for 2026, we encourage you to support our mission. Every dollar you give goes directly to student scholarships. Donations can be made online via our website https://revdrawwatkins.org or by mailing a check to the address below. If you wish to transfer stock, you may do so through the Foundation Brokerage Account via Regions Investment Solutions, Account # 3RN-95812, DTC # 0701. Our goal for the 2026 fundraising drive is to award the same amount of scholarship funds in 2025 or even more through generous donations like yours.

Rev. Dr. A. W. Watkins Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Post Office Box 8045

Montgomery, AL 36110

We are most appreciative of your support of the Foundation's efforts.

Education Through Excellence!

With Sincere Thanks,

Dwight D. Watkins

Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired

President

Annual Fundraising Drive