On Saturday April 13, 2019 African Youth League hosted the 4th annual African Distinction Gala: Rooted in Royalty. This event honored exceptional students and faculty that have stood out through the community, academic achievement, and many other accomplishments. Highlights of the night included award presentations to both faculty and students. The event came to an end with the announcement of the brand new Executive Board for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Award Winners
| Wangari Maathai Academic Distinction Award | Toulaye Barro |
| Maria de Lurdes Mutila Athletic Distinction Award | Sade Olatoye |
| Hubert Ogunde Artistic Distinction Award | Hamza Bashir |
| Hawa Abdi Humanitarian Distinction Award | Lynn Desamours |
| African Student Association Distinction Award | Model African Union |
| Seleshi Asfaw Commuity Leader Distinction Award | Dr Ousmane Kobo |
| Scholarship Distinction Award | Jayda Rogers |
| Leadership Award | Eman Eltobgy |