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Make Your Plans Now!

Each year, members of the North Carolina Community Action Association, speakers, vendors and workshop leaders gather for a few days of networking, learning and fun. Planning for the 2026 conference in Wilmington is well underway, and we hope you'll register today!​​​​

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Hotel Reservations

Join us at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Group Rates are available until room block is full or until your cutoff date: Thursday, April, 16, 2026, whichever comes first.  After the cut-off date, please note the group rate will no longer be valid. 

If you choose to reserve by phone (1-800-HILTONS), mention group code CAA  

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Sponsorships

Our agencies are a diverse reflection of local communities and we are united in our commitment to serve low-income families and embody the promise of community action. We're all working to help people help themselves and each other.

Please show your support & join us in our mission today!

Who will be attending?
Executive directors/CEOs and founders, nonprofit staff, Head Start and weatherization staff, board members, community volunteers, new and veteran board members, officers and committee chairs, community leaders, consultants, contractors, elected officials, civil servants and partners.

Last Year’s Sponsors

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AE Touch Technologies

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Duke Energy

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NC Office of Economic Opportunity

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PNC

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GMS

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BCBSNC

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Mutual of America

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NCHFA

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Wake Tech Small Business

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WIPFLI

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Dogwood Benefits

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COMTECH

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J&E Digital Printing

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AmeriHealth Caritas

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Lamb Insurance Services

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Awards Nominations

These award presentations are made each year at our Annual Conference.

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The Essential Piece

The annual Community Action Employee of the Year Award  – The Essential Piece - shows team members from the boardroom to the mailroom know we value what they do.

NOMINATE
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Roselle Copeland Stewardship Award

This award focuses on exemplary individual contributions to the NCCAA, to the local community or agency and/or the low-income community at large.

NOMINATE
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Gloria M. Williams Award

The Gloria M. Williams Award is presented annually to a corporation, foundation, or other valuable partners that have helped to advance the cause of the North Carolina Community Action Association and one or more of its members. 

NOMINATE
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Lonnie D. Burton Achievement Award

The Lonnie D. Burton Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual who, through the assistance of a Community Action Program, has achieved a significant level of self-sufficiency and independence.

NOMINATE
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Dr. E. Marie Watson Executive Director of the Year

NOMINATE
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Board Member of
the Year

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Legislator of the Year

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Dr. Andrea Harris Scholarship

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Weatherization Excellence

NOMINATE

Want to be a Facilitator?

Being a presenter at our annual conference is a great way to share expertise and broaden your network. Click below to learn more and register.

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