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13 – 16 February 2026 + Add to calendar Columbus, OH Greater Columbus Convention Center

There are several ways to support the Foundation while you're in Columbus. We encourage you to make a donation online or at the Foundation booth and take part in our on-site events listed below! Learn more about the NACA Foundation.

Trivia Tournament Trivia Tournament

Are you and your NACA colleagues up for a no-holds-bar, complex, and exciting trivia contest for the record books?  Then we encourage you to join in at NACA Live at the NACA Foundation Trivia Contest. Let's see who can secure bragging rights as NACA Live trivia champion for another year!

Trivia will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center-Short North Ballroom following the Recognition Celebration.  Our contest will start at 9:30 pm for all those registered to play.  Spectators can register now and onsite at the trivia contest.

  • Team Registration: $125 for up to 5 players
  • Individual Registration: $25
  • Spectator Ticket: $10

Sign up here or use the widget on this webpage.

Sunday Fun Night Sunday Fun Night

Sunday Fun Night for Campus Staff and Associate Members to benefit the NACA Foundation is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Pins Mechanical Company, 141 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215. 

This bowling event will start at 8:00pm - 10:00pm.  Come as you are and no need to worry about renting bowling shoes or equipment. Age limit 21+.

General Admission $20

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Michelle Whited - Founders Award Michelle Whited - Founders Award
Donate in honor of Michelle Whited

NACA and the NACA Foundation are thrilled to honor Michelle Whited as the 2026 Founders Award recipient. The award exemplifies the best in our field, and we are excited to be able to publicly recognize her for her outstanding work. You may consider her a colleague, mentor, former supervisor, friend, or longtime NACA role model. If you would like to make a donation to the NACA Foundation in Michelle's honor, you can do so on this page. On behalf of NACA and the NACA Foundation, thank you for joining us in recognizing Michelle as the best in our field.

Michelle Whited, Associate Dean of Students at Illinois State University, brings over 30 years of experience in Student Affairs, specializing in student activities, leadership development, and providing care and support to students. She has maintained a longstanding commitment to professional service and leadership within the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). Her contributions include serving as National Volunteer Coordinator, 2016 National Convention Chairperson, Illiana and Mid-America Regional Coordinator, and Education Advisory Group Chairperson. In recognition of her impact, she has received the Mid-America Region Janet Carl Smith Award and has been inducted into the Mid-America Hall of Fame.

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Foundation Sponsorship Opportunities
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