Triangle East 2025 Legacy Awards
Name:
Triangle East 2025 Legacy Awards
Date:
May 29, 2025
Time:
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
You're invited to celebrate with us as we honor leaders in our community who are investing their time, talent, and resources to make Triangle East the wonderful place we get to call home!
2024 Legacy Award Nominees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to a citizen or citizens who, over their lifetime, have consistently served the Triangle East region with outstanding ability and dedication by voluntarily giving of their time, talent and energies without remuneration. This year's award is presented to Addie Rawls.
Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to a citizen or citizens who, over the last year, have consistently served the Triangle East region with outstanding ability and dedication by voluntarily giving of their time, talent and energies without remuneration. This year's award is presented to Lynn Stanley.
Jimmy Creech Small Businessperson of the Year Award
This award is given in memory of 1976 Board Chair Jimmy Creech who operated Creech’s Pharmacy in downtown Smithfield for over 50 years. It is presented to the outstanding small business owner in the community based on success, longevity and commitment to the community. This year's award is presented to Dr. Kathleen Coates of Coates Hearing Clinic.
Emerging Leader Award
Leaders under age 40 recognized for their contributions to the betterment of our community and impact on their business/organization. Our nominees are:
Cassidy Baker
AnnaKate Gilchrist
Kyle Mobley
Zeke Powell
Christopher Rawls
Erin Smith
Nicole Youngblood
Presented to a citizen or citizens who, over their lifetime, have consistently served the Triangle East region with outstanding ability and dedication by voluntarily giving of their time, talent and energies without remuneration. This year's award is presented to Addie Rawls.
Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to a citizen or citizens who, over the last year, have consistently served the Triangle East region with outstanding ability and dedication by voluntarily giving of their time, talent and energies without remuneration. This year's award is presented to Lynn Stanley.
Jimmy Creech Small Businessperson of the Year Award
This award is given in memory of 1976 Board Chair Jimmy Creech who operated Creech’s Pharmacy in downtown Smithfield for over 50 years. It is presented to the outstanding small business owner in the community based on success, longevity and commitment to the community. This year's award is presented to Dr. Kathleen Coates of Coates Hearing Clinic.
Emerging Leader Award
Leaders under age 40 recognized for their contributions to the betterment of our community and impact on their business/organization. Our nominees are:
Cassidy Baker
AnnaKate Gilchrist
Kyle Mobley
Zeke Powell
Christopher Rawls
Erin Smith
Nicole Youngblood
New This Year!
Silent Auction to Benefit the Triangle East Economic Development Foundation
Event Sponsors:
Foundation Sponsors
Event Sponsors:
Heritage Sponsors
Heirloom Sponsors
Cocktail Hour
Presenting Sponsor
Location:
The Farm at 95
Date/Time Information:
5:00p Cocktail Reception
6:00p Dinner
RESERVATIONS CLOSE ON MAY 13
6:00p Dinner
RESERVATIONS CLOSE ON MAY 13
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Fees/Admission:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Presenting Sponsor $2,500 (limit 1) -
Includes premier company branding in all event materials, including the website, program, social media, venue, and press release; opportunity to speak at the ceremony; social media spotlight;opportunity to record email newsletter video;ability to share collateral at each place setting; a copy of the guest list; and a VIP reserved table for 8 guests.
- Heritage Sponsorship $1,000 (limit 3) - includes logo on event website and in program, recognition at award ceremony, and reserved table for 6.
- NEW Cocktail Hour Sponsorship $750 (limit 1) - includes signage during cocktail hour; branded fans and cocktail napkins; pre-event publicity; social media shoutout; and 2 event tickets.
- Heirloom Sponsorship $500 - includes logo on event website and in program, recognition at award ceremony, and 4 reserved seats.
- Foundation Sponsorship $250 - includes name on event website and in program, recognition at award ceremony, and 2 reserved seats.
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