2014 Marks of Excellence Gala

The Southern Piedmont Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (SPC-NFBPA) will honor several leaders in public administration with the 2014 Marks of Excellence Gala on October 4, 2014. The event will commence at 7:00pm at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Spa located at 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW Concord, NC. This is the chapterβ€˜s signature event in which they recognize outstanding leadership in the field of public administration and the Charlotte community while also awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a career in public administration. The organization will also honor past NFBPA National President and former County Manager Harry Jones. This yearβ€˜s Marks of Excellence Gala features a keynote address from Verdenia C. Baker, the current National President for NFBPA. The evening will also include dinner and entertainment from vocalist Tenya Coleman. Ticket cost is $50 per person and can be purchased at www.nfbpa-charlotte.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Felicia Gadson, President of SPC-NFBPA, at felicia.gadson@mecklenburgcountync.gov or by phone at 704-336-2139.