Donor Recognition - Wingate University
Donor Recognition
Wellspring Society
Wellspring Legacy Society
Legacy Society
Society of 1896
President's Circle
Philanthropist of the Year
The Wellspring Society recognizes those who have committed $1 million or more in current and estate gifts to Wingate.
The Wellspring Legacy Society recognizes those who have committed $1 million or more in current and estate gifts to Wingate.
The Legacy Society recognizes those who have acknowledged Wingate in their estate plans.
The Society of 1896 recognizes donors who give $1,000 or more cumulatively during the fiscal year.
The President's Circle recognizes donors who contribute $10,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund.
The newly established Philanthropist of the Year award honors a distinguished alumna, alumnus, or friend who has demonstrated impactful philanthropic leadership and noteworthy charitable giving to Wingate University. Recipients of this award, through their philanthropy and service, have shaped the University’s present and future while enhancing the quality of life for Wingate’s community of students, faculty, and staff.
Inaugural Recipients
Irwin Belk
Porter Byrum
Charles Cannon
Leon Levine
2022: Liz and Joe Patterson
2023: James R. Bullock, Jr. '68,
posthumously awarded and accepted by Sherry Bullock
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