NCMH Foundation: Philanthropy Award Dinner

The North Carolina Museum of History Foundation Philanthropy Award was established in 2012 to recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the preservation, study, and understanding of North Carolina history. Honorees are selected for their visionary leadership, excellence in scholarship and storytelling, and exceptional commitment to supporting history museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions across our state.

We are proud to celebrate this year’s recipients (listed below) for their remarkable dedication to preserving and promoting North Carolina’s rich heritage.

Please join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Carolina Country Club for an evening honoring these distinguished recipients and supporting the mission of the North Carolina Museum of History Foundation.

Opportunities to participate include general admission tickets, Host Committee participation, Foundation Board sponsorships, and event sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels. We are grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating with you.

Fairley Bell Cook
2026 Philanthropy Award Chair

Purchase your reservation below:

General Admission Registration

Reserve your seat by purchasing your ticket here!

$200 per person

Host Committee Support

Help underwrite the success of this year’s event and be recognized as a Host Committee member for just an additional $50.

$250 per person

^{Includes your reservation and your name will be recognized on the invitation and at the event.}

Foundation Board Sponsor

Thank you for serving on the NC Museum of History Foundation Board of Directors. Please purchase your reservation here.

$250 per person

^{Includes your reservation and your name will be recognized on the invitation and at the event.}

Gold Sponsorship

Includes 16 reservations.

$10,000

Silver Sponsorship

Includes 12 reservations.

$5,000

Bronze Sponsorship

Includes 8 reservations.

$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Tab/Accordion Items

Tables accommodate 8–10 guests.

Please email guest names to Hunter at HDiamond@NCMHF.com. There will be nametags at the event.

Please email all dietary restrictions to Hunter at HDiamond@NCMHF.com no later than two weeks prior to the event.

Cocktail attire; jacket and tie encouraged.

Yes, subject to availability. Please use the event registration page or contact Hunter directly.

Yes, you will receive a confirmation email from PayPal and a follow-up message with event details closer to the event day.

Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket purchases are considered a contribution to the North Carolina Museum of History Foundation.

Yes, we will do our best to accommodate seating requests. Please include all seating preferences when submitting guest names.

A portion of your contribution may be tax-deductible. A formal acknowledgment will be provided following the event.

Previous Recipients Include:

Award Recipients by Year
2022	2018	2015	2012
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Neal Clinard Dr. David Robert Hayworth Mr. Earl Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Orris Temple Sloan, Jr.	Ann Baggett Goodnight James Howard Goodnight Betty Ray McCain BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina James Bradley Wilson	Anna Wood Ragland William Trent Ragland, Jr. Louise Robbins Broyhill Senator James Thomas Broyhill*	Julia Jones Daniels Frank Arthur Daniels, Jr. State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation

* In loving memory

If you would like to find out more about the Philanthropy Award Dinner, including the opportunity to co-host the event, sponsor, or attend the event, please contact Hunter Diamond at hdiamond@ncmhf.com or 919.814.7077.

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Kelly & Frank Daniels

Silver Sponsors

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NCMH Foundation: Philanthropy Award Dinner