The North Carolina Awards honor the state’s most accomplished citizens in the arts, literature, public service, and science. This year, we will also recognize local heroes who served their communities during Hurricane Helene.

Your sponsorship helps us celebrate these extraordinary individuals and ensures that the ceremony reflects the pride and gratitude of the entire state.

We offer a range of sponsorship levels, each with exclusive benefits such as:

• Recognition in event materials, signage, and video production

• Complimentary tickets to the North Carolina Awards ceremony

• Advertising in the official event program

• Opportunities for inclusion in press and social media announcements

• Special experiences such as reserved seating, Diamond Lounge access, and hotel accommodations

Sponsorship Levels

• Cardinal – $2,000 – 2 tickets, text recognition in program and signage

• Dogwood – $3,500 – 4 tickets, quarter-page ad, logo in event materials

• Tar Heel – $7,000 – 8 tickets, half-page ad, logo in event materials, press and social media inclusion

• Long Leaf Pine – $10,000 – 10 tickets, full-page ad, logo in event materials, press and social media inclusion

• Old North State – $15,000 – 15 tickets, full-page ad, Diamond Lounge access, logo in event materials

• Signature – $20,000 – 20 tickets, 2 hotel rooms, full-page ad, Diamond Lounge access, prominent logo placement

• Diamond – $50,000 – 30 tickets, 4 hotel rooms, full-page ad, Diamond Lounge access, premium recognition throughout

Custom sponsorship packages are available. To learn more, contact:
Kimberly Kandros, Manager of Development & Special Projects
📞 919-814-6657 | 📧 Kimberly.Kandros@dncr.nc.gov