7th Annual Philanthropy Gala
Thu, Nov 12
|Seven Sounds Brewing Company
Join the Albemarle Area United Way for an elegant evening celebrating philanthropy, community leadership, and service as we honor Judge Janice McKenzie Cole and Judge J. Carlton Cole with the prestigious Keel Club Philanthropy Award.
Time & Location
Nov 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Seven Sounds Brewing Company, 112 N Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, USA
About the Event
An Evening Honoring Leadership, Service & Philanthropy
Join the Albemarle Area United Way for the 7th Annual Philanthropy Gala, one of Elizabeth City's premier charitable and community leadership events.
Set against the backdrop of Seven Sounds Brewing Company, this distinguished evening brings together business leaders, community advocates, philanthropists, and supporters from across northeastern North Carolina to celebrate the extraordinary individuals whose service has made a lasting impact on our region.
This year, we are proud to present the Keel Club Philanthropy Award to Judge Janice McKenzie Cole and Judge J. Carlton Cole, recognizing their decades of dedication to public service, civic leadership, and the betterment of our communities.
Guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, an engaging silent auction, and a specially curated dinner by Cypress Creek Grill, followed by an inspiring awards program highlighting the power of philanthropy and community partnership.
Whether you attend as a guest, sponsor, or community supporter, your…
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
Nov 02, 3:30 PM
Celebrate philanthropy, leadership, and community impact at the 7th Annual Philanthropy Awards Gala. Your ticket includes an evening of networking, a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner catered by Cypress Creek Grill, and the Keel Club Philanthropy Award presentation honoring Judge Janice McKenzie Cole and Judge J. Carlton Cole. Evening business attire requested.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
Silver Sponsor
Sale ends
Nov 02, 3:30 PM
The Silver Sponsorship includes four complimentary tickets, logo placement on your table placard, and verbal recognition during the event. Sponsors and guests will enjoy an evening of networking, a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner catered by Cypress Creek Grill, and the Keel Club Philanthropy Award presentation honoring Judge Janice McKenzie Cole and Judge J. Carlton Cole. Evening business attire requested.
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Gold Sponsor
Sale ends
Nov 02, 3:30 PM
The Gold Sponsorship includes a reserved table for eight guests, premium logo placement on table placards and event signage, your logo and website link featured on the event webpage, and verbal recognition during the gala. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner catered by Cypress Creek Grill, networking opportunities, and the Keel Club Philanthropy Award presentation honoring Judge Janice McKenzie Cole and Judge J. Carlton Cole. Evening business attire requested.
$700.00
+$17.50 ticket service fee
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