Nurses Day Celebration 2026
Schedule
Tue May 05 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Burney Center, UNCW Campus | Wilmington, NC
About this Event
- Celebrate the nursing profession with an evening of fellowship, dining, awards, networking, and fun.
- Proceeds support local nursing students through multiple scholarships.
- Recognize your colleagues for their advocacy, strength, caring, and resilience.
- If you know a deserving nurse, purchase a nominee ticket to begin the quick and easy nomination process.
- Take home one of many prizes from the raffle or silent auction.
- Get creative with the selfie booth, props, hashtags, and photos to win even more prizes.
- Engage others in the fun through interactive social media.
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Directions to Free Visitor Parking in Lot M (see map below):
The GPS address for Parking Lot M is 4941 Riegel Road.
- From College Road (NC 132), turn onto Hurst Drive at the traffic light to enter the UNCW campus.
- Continue on Hurst Drive to the next traffic light. Turn left onto Hamilton Drive.
- Continue on Hamilton Drive to the intersection of Riegel Road. Turn right onto Riegel Road.
- Continue on Riegel Road past the Warwick Center. After passing the Riegel Road/Price Drive intersection, turn left into the Parking Lot M entrance.
What can I expect at this event?
This event includes dinner, wine or soft drinks, dessert, coffee, and/or tea; raffle and silent auction; ceremonies to honor nurses, scholarship recipients, and local School of Nursing alumni.
Any additional expenses at the event?
Please bring cash or check to support the nursing scholarship fundraisers: raffle and silent auction.
Can you accommodate my special food needs?
We always offer a vegetarian entree. We cannot guarantee a gluten free menu. Please list food allergies in the Notes section of the ticket information.
What's the refund policy?
No refunds are available for this event
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, you can show us your digital ticket!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, in the event that you cannot attend, please email Marie Dawkins at [email protected] with any changes.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes, if we are notified in advance!
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email Marie Dawkins: [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Burney Center, UNCW Campus, 601 South College Rd., Wilmington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 42.00 to USD 65.87
