Imari Denise and Royce Ashcroft are the co-owners of Noor 17, which is a vegan modeling and talent network that specializes in hosting mixers, photoshoots and fashion shows.

Natasha Ffrench, Charity Bekavac and Krystina Spigner

Kai Thomas and Bryanna Law enjoy some wine before the main event.

Katrina Tecxidor with Cosmarketing Agency and Jaya Bressack were one of the sponsors of the gala.

The co-owner of OhmWoke, a vegan/vegetarian meal delivery service based in Orlando who served as one of the three caterers at the gala.

Jennifer Agravat and Rebecca Villar jumped at the chance to attend the gala once they learned about it from the Vegetarians of Central Florida Facebook page.

Lizzie Shutt and Stephanie Cornwell made sure to don fabulous dresses for the cocktail attire-only event.

Safura and Ubaid Osmani traveled all the way from Jacksonville to attend the gala.

Luz Emely Madera, Samantha Bove and Maira Irigaray with Aha Pure Foods were also one of the sponsors for the event.

Dancers from Vida Florida: Voice of Indonesians in Florida entertained gala attendees onstage with a traditional Indonesian dance.

The couple behind Kale Cafe, based in Daytona Beach, served healthy vegan food at the gala.

Orlando-based Violinist David Bathen impressed everyone with his skills as he played an upbeat version of the Game of Thrones TV show theme.

PHOTOS: Noor 17 Vegan Gala

The co-founders of Noor 17 held their first ever Vegan Gala at The Abbey in downtown Orlando Saturday evening.

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Gabby Baquero

News Editor

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Mar. 19, 2018

ORLANDO – Vegans and vegetarians alike received a special treat at Noor 17’s Vegan Gala, held Saturday, March 17.

The evening’s gala, hosted by vegan modeling company Noor 17, celebrated the health benefits of an all-vegan lifestyle and offered delicious vegan meals to enjoy by vegan caterers based in Central Florida.

Noor 17 co-founder Imari Denise encouraged any non-vegan attendees considering a plant-based diet to make the transition, adding that the main goal of the event was to support the vegan movement, increase awareness and make plant-based diets more mainstream.

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