2025 Defenders of Justice Awards Gala

Please join us for the 2025 Defenders of Justice Gala!

Every year we come together for the Defenders of Justice Awards Gala to celebrate the inspirational work of outstanding leaders in our community who are leading the fight for justice. These few exemplify our mission—they are working to eliminate poverty in North Carolina to ensure the creation of an economy that works for everyone. They are at the front-lines of advancing progressive and inclusive policies that advance equity and opportunity in our state. Please join us in celebrating their numerous achievements!

Sunday, September 21, 2025
The Washington Duke Inn
Cocktail Reception for sponsors from 5 to 6:30 PM | Presidents Terrace
Program & Dinner from 6:30 to 8 PM | Ballroom

We hope to see you there! Please contact Kim-Marie McLellan, Director of Gifts, at Kim_marie@ncjustice.org or (919) 856-3185 with any questions.

Nominating Committee:
Hon. Chris Brook*, Juan Calderon, Drew Erteschik*, Aaliyah Mattison, Kim-Marie McLellan, Jason Pikler
*NC Justice Center Board Member

Host Committee (In Formation):
Hon. Chris Brook*, Matt Case*, Nicole Dozier, Matt Ellinwood, Drew Erteschick*, Yazmin Garcis Rico*, Addie Gatewood,
Hon Robin Hudson*, Kim-Marie McLellan, Clermont Ripley, Aimey Steele*, Adam Svolto
*NC Justice Center Board Member

Sponsorships
Titanium

Platinum

Gold
The Robert C. and Sally B. Cone Fund
Silver
Cary & Jim Bassett

Drew Erteschik
Sherry & Smokey Hay
Dr. Jane Marcus & Kenneth Schorr
Cathy Tamsberg & Felicia Roper
Carol & Richard Van Deusen
The Honorable Terry & Ted Van Duyn
Bronze
Anne Deloria & Bob Jackson

Martha & William Lamb

US. Representative Deborah Ross

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Ticket & Guest Information

Titanium - $10,000 Level

Two reserved tables for 8 to the awards ceremony
Recognition as a Titanium Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies
Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website, with logo and link to landing page
Membership in the NC Justice Center's Justice Circle
Listing as a Titanium Sponsor on the event signage

Platinum - $5,000 Level

One reserved table for 8 to the awards ceremony
Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies
Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website, with logo and link to landing page
Membership in the NC Justice Center's Justice Circle
Listing as a Platinum Sponsor on the event signage

Gold - $2,500 Level

Reserved table for 8 to the awards ceremony
Recognition as a Gold Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies
Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website, with logo and link to landing page
Membership in the NC Justice Center's Justice Circle
Listing as a Gold Sponsor on event signage

Silver - $1,000 Level

4 tickets to the awards ceremony
Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website
Membership in the NC Justice Center's Justice Circle
Listing as a Silver Sponsor on event signage

Bronze - $500 Level

2 tickets to the awards ceremony
Sponsorship recognition in NC Justice Center's Annual Report and on our website
Listing as a Bronze Sponsor on event signage

Ticket Level		Quantity
Titanium - $10,000 Sponsorship ($10,000)		`Number of Titanium - $10,000 Sponsorship tickets ($10,000 each)`
Platinum - $5,000 Sponsorship ($5,000)		`Number of Platinum - $5,000 Sponsorship tickets ($5,000 each)`
Gold - $2,500 Sponsorship ($2,500)		`Number of Gold - $2,500 Sponsorship tickets ($2,500 each)`
Silver - $1,000 Sponsorship ($1,000)		`Number of Silver - $1,000 Sponsorship tickets ($1,000 each)`
Bronze - $500 Sponsorship ($500)		`Number of Bronze - $500 Sponsorship tickets ($500 each)`
Additional Contribution (Optional)
TOTAL: $0		QTY: 0

REQUIRED: Guest Name/s, Guest Email Address/es, and Dietary Restrictions (please list all names along with corresponding information. If you do not have all of your guest info, you can email it to Kim-Marie, kim_marie@ncjustice.org, at a later date.

For each guest, including yourself, please enter their first name, last name, email address, dietary restriction For example: 1) Kim-Marie McLellan, kim_marie@ncjustice.org, gluten free. 2) Tim Hazlehurst, tim@ncjustice.org, none.”