Reserve your place in a milestone celebration 50 years in the making. Join the North Carolina Aquarium Society at the Angus Barn Pavilion for the Golden Gala, an elegant evening honoring this extraordinary legacy and the people who have made it possible.
For five decades, the North Carolina Aquariums have inspired wonder, sparked curiosity, and fostered care for the waters that connect us all.
Guests will enjoy inspired cuisine, lively entertainment, and meaningful moments of connection as we celebrate the Aquariums’ first 50 years and look ahead to the next chapter.
Limited sponsorships and tickets available now.
Sponsorship opportunities include event tickets, recognition, exclusive hospitality experiences, and the opportunity to support the enduring legacy of the North Carolina Aquariums.
Schedule of Events
6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM Dinner & Program
8:30 PM Live Entertainment & Dancing
Attire
Black Tie Optional
Our Sponsors
Archer Insurance
Liz Baird
Myra Best
Joye D. Blount and Jessie J. Knight
Peg and Charlton Burns
C&K Systems
CapDev
Carolina Data Systems
Clancy & Theys
Denise and Andy Clark
Kristin and Roy Cooper
Debnam Commercial Real Estate
E&V Strategic Communications
Fetzer Vick Strategic Partners
First Carolina Bank
First Citizens Bank
Franklin Street Partners
Eileen Goldgeier
Carolyn and Art Green
Susan and Tom Hackney
Katherine and John Haroldson
James E. Moore Insurance Agency
Pat and Allen Krum
Carolyn and Alex MacFadyen
Carol and Bob Mattocks
G. Dale and Diana McGee
Laura and Greg Nichols
Dana O’Donovan and Rob Kaiser
Jane Smith Patterson and Hank Patterson
Caroline and Ely Perry
Kim and Judson Pope
Edythe Poyner and Steve Williams
The Speal Family
Joyce and Scott Sullivan
Wells Fargo Commercial Bank
Ann and Jordy Whichard
Hope Williams
Sydney and David Womack
About The North Carolina Aquarium Society
The North Carolina Aquarium Society is the nonprofit support partner of the North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier. Through the generosity of donors, members, and corporate partners, the Society helps advance exceptional animal care, conservation, education, and inspiring visitor experiences across the state.
Your support of the Golden Gala helps carry forward this 50-year legacy while investing in the Aquariums’ future. Together, we can expand access to meaningful educational experiences, strengthen critical conservation efforts, care for animals in need, and inspire future generations to protect North Carolina’s waters and wildlife.