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Owens Honored with Menscer Cup

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Chancellor Kevin Howell addresses the audience at the 2025 NC State Honors event.

Sep 23, 2025

2025 Awards Ceremony Recognizes NC State Supporters in Style

The newly combined NC State Honors event was the perfect way to honor Wolfpack members who have gone above and beyond in their service and generosity to the university.
Frosene and Steve Zeis

Jan 7, 2025

Steve ’62 and Frosene Zeis Receive the 2024 Menscer Cup Award

The Zeises received the prestigious 2024 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their transformative philanthropy to the Wilson College of Textiles, advancing student scholarships, workforce development and faculty leadership.
Henry Campen Jr., center, received the Godwin Red Torch Award from the NC State University Foundation earlier this month. Bentina Terry, left, chair of the foundation’s board of directors, and Chancellor Randy Woodson presented the award. Courtesy of Renee Sprink Photography.

Dec 17, 2024

NC State University Foundation Recognizes Campen, Zeises

NC State volunteers and donors Henry Campen Jr. and Steve and Frosene Zeis were honored recently for their outstanding commitment to the university. The NC State University Foundation recognized the trio during its annual awards ceremony and dinner with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup, respectively.
From right: Chancellor Randy Woodson and NC State University Foundation Chair Mike Constantino present Trent Ragland with the 2023 Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award.

Dec 12, 2023

NC State University Foundation Presents 2023 Godwin, Menscer Honors

The NC State University Foundation’s annual awards ceremony and dinner took place Dec. 7 at the City Club in downtown Raleigh. This year, the foundation presented Trent Ragland with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and Dellaine Risley with the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup.

Chancellor Randy Woodson presents Tom Cabaniss with the 2021 Menscer Cup

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas E. Cabaniss ’72 Receives 2021 Menscer Cup Award

Tom’s longstanding commitment to his alma mater made him the perfect choice for one of NC State’s highest philanthropic honors.
From left: Chancellor Randy Woodson and College of Engineering Dean Louis Martin-Vega with Deb and Ed Fitts, recipients of the 2019 Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup.

Jun 15, 2021

NC State University Foundation Board Presents Godwin Award and Menscer Cup

The NC State University Foundation Board recently presented its annual awards to recognize those who go above and beyond in their service, leadership, advocacy and generosity in support of NC State. Steven D. “Steve” Schuster was posthumously honored with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award, while Ed and Deb Fitts received the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup.
Chancellor Woodson, Adelaide Gomer and Charlie Stallings with the Menscer Cup

Dec 11, 2018

Park Foundation Honored with 2018 Menscer Cup

The NC State University Foundation presented its highest honor to the Park Foundation earlier this month. Adelaide Gomer, daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Park, accepted the Menscer Cup in role as president of the Park Foundation, which created the Park Scholarships program in 1996.

Dec 18, 2017

Owens Honored with Menscer Cup

The NC State University Foundation presented its highest honor to Dr. Jim Owens, a three-time alumnus and the immediate past chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, earlier this month.