Making It Happen 2026

by | Feb 2, 2026 | News, NVME Events

Making It Happen 2026

Celebrating Scholarship, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Honoring
Gilda E. Nardone (GEN) Scholarship Recipients
NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Recipients
The 2026 Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Awardee

Thursday, March 26, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Program at 4:30 p.m.
Hearty refreshments will be served

Fireside Lounge
Randall Student Center
UMA Augusta Campus

Event Recording

 

Thank you to our generous event sponsors!

 

LEADING SPONSORS

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

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