Campus Campaign Culminates with Celebration and Employee Awards
Tameka Kenan-Norman presents the Small Department Champion Award to Kate Brittain
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 2025-2026 Campus Campaign ended with a celebration. The 76 employees who generously supported the annual initiative lived up to the theme, “The Power of Us,” each helping the Foundation meet and exceed the goal of raising $12,500. The campaign amassed a total of $13,870 to support student success, and on Thursday, Feb. 19, all ECC employee donors were recognized.
Encouraged to support various programs and initiatives, participants pledged $6,410 in unrestricted funds, which are directed to the area of greatest need. Endowments followed with $3,780 in contributions, and the Eagle Fund, used for emergency assistance, received $1,510. Other programs and initiatives receiving contributions included: $698 for general scholarships, $480 for mission trips, $427 for SkillsUSA, $300 for the High-Altitude Balloon Team and $265 for Phi Theta Kappa.
Pictured (L-R): Dr. Greg McLeod, Laura Brown Evans, Paige Ashman, Latasha Sledge, Selwyn Spence, Tamilla Knight, Linda Mann, and Jennifer Norville
This year, the Foundation incorporated three new components to the campaign, including Small and Large Department Champion awards, honoring departments with the highest percentage of giving. Technical and Continuing Education nabbed the Large Department Champion award, while the Library was the recipient of the Small Department Champion award. Both departments received trophies and bragging rights.
Two Campus Campaign Ambassadors took the time to encourage employees to give. Ami Denton and Zakya Parker received gift certificates to the Campus Store for their dedication. Seven employees also shared on-camera messages about why they consistently support ECC. Messages from Jessica Balazsi, Ami Denton, Viola Harris, Dr. Bruce Panneton, Dr. LaShawnda Washington, Rhonda Wells and Gloria Whitaker were shared and resonated with the on-campus community.
“Thank you for leading by example,” said Foundation Board President Jean Bailey. “Thank you for proving once again that the Power of Us is truly extraordinary.”
Thanks to all of the ECC employees who donated and to the following businesses that incentivized giving:
- Applebee’s
- Burger King
- Bustin’ a Gut Maryland Style Seafood Restaurant
- ECC Automotive Systems Technology
- ECC Barbering
- ECC Campus Store
- ECC Cosmetology
- Lowe’s of Rocky Mount
- Pizza Inn
- Power 95.5
- Ribeyes
- Stacey Patterson-provided a Starbucks gift card
- Tidal Wave Car Wash