
2026 Hall of Fame at the SoCon Soiree, presented by Explore Asheville
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
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