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Save The Date!

February 12, 2026
12pm • Park Alumni Center

2450 Alumni Drive • Raleigh, NC 27606

Join us at the third annual Sweethearts of Safety Awards Luncheon as we honor exceptional leaders who have dedicated their time to making travel in North Carolina safer for everyone.

Table Sponsorships and individual tickets are available – sign up now to support NCAST and recognize the 2026 winners!


2026 Legislators of the Year

Senator
Vicki Sawyer

Representative
Donnie Loftis

Representative
Becky Carney

Representative
Zack Hawkins

Representative
Laura Budd

Representative
Mike Schietzelt

2026 Mark Ezzell Award:
Traffic Safety Advocates

NC Conference of District Attorneys

Sarah Garner

NC Conference of District Attorneys

Ike Avery

2026 Law Enforcement
Officials of the Year

NC State Highway Patrol FSgt.

Chris Knox

NC State Highway Patrol Sgt.

Marcus Bethea

2026 Organization of the Year

Thanks for your support of NCAST and North Carolina traffic safety.