2022 NC Great 100 Gala

The Great 100 of North Carolina is a non-profit organization that annually recognizes 100 Registered Nurses from all areas of nursing practice for their contributions to patient care and the nursing profession. The Great 100 also awards scholarships annually to deserving students in nursing education, from Associate to Master’s Degree programs.

Each year, the Great 100 Award and Scholarship recipients are recognized at a black-tie Gala. This year, the Gala will be held on Saturday, October 10th at The Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, NC. There will be opportunities to support the Great 100 through Alumni Sales, silent auctions, and donations. Dinner, the award ceremony and dancing will complete this special evening. Please come support your Great 100 nurses!

FAQs

Please read these FAQs, as they will provide you with additional details about the Gala and enhance your experience.

Please stay home if any of the following situations apply to you:

1. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 such as a fever, cough, or gastro-intestinal issues.

2. If you are COVID-9 positive or have been in direct contact without personal protective equipment to an individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or with suspected COVID-19 in the past 14 days

All eventgoers are recommended to wear face covering and maintain social distancing during the event. Mask maybe removed during dinner. The committee and board in collaboration with the convention center have worked to ensure you safety during the gala and your attendance represents your willingness to have possible exposure.

How do I register for the Gala?

Each of the recipient types below should register for themselves and one FREE guest per recipient. All other guests of the recipients should register as a Guest. Please note that each table will have 10 seats per table. If you have more than 10 total attendees, we will make every effort to place you at tables adjacent to each other.

Select the correct category by scrolling through the options. There are two (2) categories of Recipients:

1) Great 100 Award Recipient: these are Registered Nurses from all areas of nursing practice and education, who are receiving Great 100 recognition at the Gala for their contributions to patient care, education and the nursing profession. This ticket is for the Great 100 awardee only.

2) Scholarship Recipient: these are students of various nursing programs who are receiving scholarships from the Great 100. This ticket is for the scholarship awardee only.

3). Guest: Persons attending as supporters of Great 100 Award and Scholarship recipients/alumni should register as a Guest. Each ticket is $55 plus fees and taxes, regardless of age.

4). Board/Guest: This category is only for Great 100 Board members/guests.

5). Speaker/Guest: This category is for the Gala speaker and guest.

6). PROMO Tickets: Organizations that have made donations to the Great 100 to support scholarships have been given PROMO codes for a limited number of complimentary tickets. The codes and instructions for use are provided to the organization's leadership representative by the Fundraising Chairperson. If you register for this ticket without the code, it will require full payment for the ticket.

7.) 2020 Great 100 Recipient: these are for the 2020 Great 100 recipients.

8.) 2021 Great 100 Recipient: these are for the 2021 Great 100 recipients.

Registration for the Gala is ONLY through the Eventbrite website. We do not sell tickets at the door.

Registration CLOSES on September 26th at 11:30PM in order to assign seating and provide final meal numbers to the venue. This is a plated meal event and we do not order extra meals.

Do I need my printed ticket to check into the Gala?

The Eventbrite system sends your ticket(s) to your email address when registration is completed. You do not need to bring any paper tickets to the Gala. We will have the Master list of registrants and will check-in guests electronically.

What time does the Gala begin?

The Gala begins at 5:00 PM with Alumni Sales and Silent Auction. Please come see friends and colleagues, enjoy a beverage from the cash bar and peruse the Silent Auction and Great 100 merchandise. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM. Following the guest speaker and award/scholarship presentations, join us on the dance floor to celebrate our 2021 Great 100!

Where is the parking?

There is complementary self-parking at the convention center for guest and attendees.

How do I check into the Gala?

Attendee check-in will begin at 5:00 PM

All attendees: Registration tables by alphabetic order will be located in the convention center lobby. Upon check-in, Great 100 Award and Scholarship Recipients will receive a small packet with their ribbons and presentation line-up numbers. All attendees will be directed to posted signs for location of their table number seating. Once checked in, please enjoy a cocktail at the cash bars, browse the Alumni Sales and participate in the Silent Auction. There are many excellent sites within the Gala area for informal photographs and hashtags will be posted for social media postings. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM, followed by our speaker, the award and scholarship presentations and dancing to close the evening.

May I bring my children?

The Great 100 Gala does not restrict attendees by age. We would remind attendees that it is a long evening and smaller children may become bored. All guests, including children, require registration for tickets to the Gala.

Where do I find the accommodation/hotel information?

Hilton Greenville - $149.00 207 Greenville Blvd SW | Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-5000 | Distance: Onsite

Hampton Inn - $139.00 305 Greenville Blvd SW | Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-7400 | Distance: Onsite

Holiday Inn - $129.00 203 Greenville Blvd SW | Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-8300 | Distance: Onsite

The room rates are subject to tax which is currently 13% and not included in the above quoted price.

Each individual is responsible for making their own reservations. Reservations must be received by Wednesday, September 7,2022 to receive the discounted rate. Guests are responsible for all charges.

Guest accommodations will be available at 4:00 pm on arrival day and reserved until 11:00 am on departure day. Any attendee wishing special consideration for late checkout should inquire at the front desk on the day of departure. This could result in a half day rate added to your stay.

Book your group rate by requesting The Great 100 of NC Gala discount.

What entertainment activities are in the area?

There are many activities in Greenville. Visit: 19 Best Things to Do in Greenville, NC for additional attraction and event information.

What is the refund policy for tickets?

Refunds are subject to board approval prior to the event. Please note that if multiple tickets are purchased on the same credit card, we will not be able to credit your card for single ticket refunds but will refund the money after the Gala. We cannot authorize refunds after the final meal counts are given to the venue two weeks prior to the event. We cannot refund unused tickets.

How do I make a personal donation to the Great 100?

You may make it through our website: www.great100.org.

How do I contact the organizer if I have additional questions?

You may contact Rhonda Creech, Gala Chair, at:

[email protected]

Host or Publisher Rhonda Creech