The Academy Leadership Reception is our premier awareness-building event, designed to celebrate leadership excellence and amplify the impact of the Academy. This inspiring evening brings together corporate executives, community leaders, Academy Board members, Alumni and Fellows for a meaningful night of inspiration. The reception helps raise funds for programming and provides a key opportunity for connection and engagement.

In 2025, the reception was held at Quail Hollow Club and included a panel of distinguished Academy stakeholders, who highlighted key leadership lessons, challenges and opportunities for leaders in the Charlotte region.