WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Tickets are on sale and the honorees have been announced for the annual New Hanover County Equity Awards.
The awards gala is set to take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 23 at Windell Daniels Hall at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station.
“Each year, the nomination process helps us learn more about the amazing work taking place in New Hanover County to ensure equitable access to services and resources in our community,” said Chief Diversity Officer Linda Thompson. “This year’s group of honorees are the embodiment of what these awards are all about, as their tireless work has helped so many here at home. We are excited to recognize their efforts and bring awareness to what they are doing to help our residents.”
The nominees are:
- Santos Ruben Pagan, NHC Sheriff’s Deputy – Community Equity Award
- Maria Rodriguez, CFCC Program Director – Community Equity Award
- Jennie Jackson, Bank of America NC Market Executive – Business Equity Award
- Karla Johana Acosta Castillo, Hoggard graduate/ECU student – Youth Equity Award
- Donterio Perkins, CFCC Education Diversity Success Director – Education Equity Award
- Emma Baltezore, One Christian Network – Faith-Based Equity Award
- Dr. Umar and Tiffany Bowers, Dawson Med Primary and Urgent Care – Health Equity Award
- Steven McCrossan, NourishNC – Non-Profit Equity Award
- Allen Quigley and Terri Everett, “Our Stories” – New Hanover County Diversity & Equity Champion Award
You can get tickets and learn more on the county’s website.
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