Join Us for Power to Inspire 2026!
Power to Inspire, the Center’s annual gala, will be held in our newly renovated building—allowing guests to experience the power of our mission in the space where history and inspiration converge.
This year’s event will bring together civic, corporate, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening that recognizes individuals whose courage, leadership, and commitment advance civil and human rights.
Support for Power to Inspire is crucial to our work: providing dynamic and empathy-building experiences that connect history to the present, generating brave conversations about timely events, and inspiring individuals to tap their own power to influence the world around them.
Honoring
Billye Suber Aaron
Civic Leadership and Impact Award
Governor Roy E. Barnes
Civic Leadership and Justice Award
Honorary Co-Chairs
Wonya Lucas
Beth and Gregg Paradies
Host Committee Co-Chairs
Liz Blake
LaKesha and Rick Robinson
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 6pm
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW
Cocktail Attire
Online registration for Power to Inspire 2026 is now closed.
Please contact Jennifer Kunin at 917-864-9580 or [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.
Become a Sponsor
$100,000 | Presenting Sponsor
- Two Premium Dinner Tables of 10 and Afterparty tickets for all dinner guests
- Recognition from the stage
- Full-page slide and logo in the digital program
- Logo or name recognition on all digital marketing for 2026 Power to Inspire
- Logo or name on all event collateral for 2026 Power to Inspire
- Sponsor logo on the 2026 Power to Inspire website landing page
- 20 additional Afterparty tickets
- Tour of the museum for 10 guests with Jill Savitt, President and CEO
- 25 general admission tickets to the Center to be used by December 31, 2026
$75,000 | Champion Sponsor
- One Premium Dinner Table of 10 and Afterparty tickets for all dinner guests
- Recognition from the stage
- Full-page slide and logo in the digital program
- Logo or name recognition on all digital marketing for 2026 Power to Inspire
- Logo or name on all event signage collateral
- Sponsor logo on Power to Inspire website landing page
- 15 additional Afterparty tickets
- Tour of the Museum for 10 guests with a member of the Senior Leadership team
$50,000 | Trailblazer Sponsor
- One Prime Dinner Table of 10 and Afterparty tickets for all dinner guests
- Recognition from the stage
- Full-page slide and logo in the digital program
- Logo or name recognition on all digital marketing for 2026 Power to Inspire
- Logo or name on all event collateral
- Sponsor logo on Power to Inspire website landing page
- 10 additional Afterparty tickets
- Tour of the Museum for 10 guests with a member of the Senior Leadership team
$25,000 | Benefactor Sponsor
- One Preferred Dinner Table of 10 and Afterparty tickets for all dinner guests
- Full-page slide and logo in the digital program
- Logo or name on all event collateral
- Sponsor logo on Power to Inspire website landing page
- 5 additional Afterparty tickets
$15,000 | Catalyst Sponsor
- One Preferred Dinner Table of 10 and Afterparty tickets for all dinner guests
- Half-page slide and logo in the digital program
- Name recognition in the digital program
- Name on all event collateral
$10,000 | Signature Sponsor
- Preferred Dinner seating and Afterparty tickets for 5 guests
- Name recognition in the digital program
- Name on all event collateral
$5,000 | Patron Sponsor
- Preferred Dinner seating and Afterparty tickets for 2 guests
- Name recognition in the digital program
- Name on all event collateral
$1,000 | Individual Ticket
Dinner seating and Afterparty ticket for 1 person
$5,000 | Boost My Sponsorship!
Add an additional $5,000 to any sponsorship package, and your name or your company name will be included on a tile on our Mosaic Donor Wall. All sponsors who boost their sponsorship status will receive special recognition on the night of the event. For more information on how to boost your sponsorship, please email [email protected].
To receive additional information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dr. Quisa Foster at [email protected].
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our Power to Inspire 2026 sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Trailblazer Sponsors
The Cousins Foundations
Benefactor Sponsors
Frank and Robyn Sims
Power to Inspire 2025 Sponsors as of March 27, 2026
HOST COMMITTEE
Diane Alexander
Kent Alexander
Mohammed (Mo) Azam*
Alister Bazaz*
Karen E. Bennett*
Dr. Bridget Blake
Matt Bronfman
Imara Canady*
Garry Capers, Jr.*
Arnika Dawkins
Stephen Dawkins
Richard H. Deane, Jr.*
Curley M. Dossman, Jr.*
Councilmember Jason Dozier*
Johnita P. Due*
Jane C. Edmonds*
Katie Fahs*
Larry Frank
Lois Frank
Honorable Shirley Franklin*
Greg Giornelli
Lillian Giornelli
Dr. Vivian Greentree
Ernest Greer
Patrice Greer
August Hammonds*
Joseph Harland
Nikki Tinsley Harland*
Laura M. Heery
Brett Jewkes*
Ingrid Saunders Jones**
Soon Mee Kim*
Katie Kirkpatrick
Verónica Maldonado-Torres*
Michelle Moorehead*
Allan Nelkin
Melanie Nelkin
Joshua R. Newton*
Joel L. Pascaner*
Egbert Perry*
Ed Potter*
PruittHealth
Craig Richey*
A.J. Robinson*
Joseph Roseborough
Teresa Roseborough
Courtney Russell
Lovette Russell
Michael Russell
Teddy Russell
Jill Savitt*
Ivan Shammas*
Mindy Selig Shoulberg
Justin A. Sullivan*
Henry “Hank” Thomas**
Cathy Toren
Peter Toren
Ronit Walker
Tim Wilkerson*
Alan Wise*
Andrea Young*
*NCCHR Board Member
** Emeritus NCCHR Board Member
List In Formation (as of March 27, 2026)