Ambassador Academy 2024 High Lights
Tuesday, November 5th
-Registration/Check-Inn Lobby (near administrative office entrance)
-Tour of the National Corvette Museum with Collections Team Meet in the Chevrolet Theater
-Welcome Reception with light refreshments Skydome
Wednesday, November 6th
Registration/Check-In Lobby (near administrative office entrance)
- Welcome and Introductions Chevrolet Theater
- 3D Scanning of Vehicle with Collections Team Preservation Area
- Lunch and Discussions Conference Center
- Richard Prince Announcement & Briefing on the Limited Engagement Gallery
- New Museum Programs Chevrolet Theater
- Help Desk Panel Chevrolet Theater
- Program Update & Panel Discussion Chevrolet Theater
Who is who at NCM
Bryce Burklow
Interim COO, Director of Events and Building Services
Museum Operations
Museum Events
Facility Upgrades and Management
Private Events and Rentals
Robert Maxhimer
Director of curatorial affairs and education
Educational Offerings
Hot Wheels Donations
Artifact Donations
Museum Exhibits and Collections
Amy Hardin
Director of Development
Charitable Gifts
Elfi’s Silver Pearl Sisterhood
Estate Planning
Tributes and Dedication
Andrea Bateman
executive assistant to the President & ceo
Membership Information and Sales
Membership Upgrades
Ambassador Applications
General Information Requests
Mariah Hughes
media relations and marketing production manager
Ambassador Applications
America’s Sports Car Magazine
Newsletters
General Museum Inform
R8C Jr. Program
R8C Museum Delivery customers can now elevate their experience by purchasing aride-on Corvette for their child or grandchild. The R8C Junior program offers aunique opportunity to share your passion for Corvettes with the next generation.
What’s Included:
24V Ride-On C8 Corvette
Free Shipping
Exclusive R8C Junior Gear
Stuffed Bear
Cost: $1,200
Delivery Experience
Embark on an unparalleled journey with an experience, designed exclusively forCorvette owners, regardless of the model year.
What’s Included:
Full exterior detailing
Corvette displayed on Corvette Boulevard
VIP guided Museum tour
1-year individual membership to the Museum
Commemorative wall plaque and silver decal
An individual photograph in front of the Museum
Discuss maintenance tips and automotive advice from our staff mechanic
Purchase special merchandise
Cost: $500
Education Department
The goal of the education department is to engage students with Corvette-relatedand customized experiences. Learning takes place through standards-basedSTEAM education that connects to the real world. We engage students in hands-onactivities relevant to the classroom and applicable to future careers.
Education initiatives & programs
Fund A Field Trip
Donations will fund a group of deserving students in our region to visit our Museum.
STEAM Lessons
Influence of Design - explore creativity & engineering
Corvettes in Motion - motion forces
Rubber Meets the Road - friction & force
Does Color Matter? - color identification, theory, & temperature
Corvette Impact - economic influence
Help Desk Panel and Discussions Members
Volunteers: Mia Nichols
Membership: Andrea Bateman
Verify Online Information: Carrie Rich
Verify E-Mail Address: Michaela Hathaway
Club Visits: Sandi Brown, Paul Crafton
Charitable Gifts, etc.: Lexi Stewart, Amy Hardin
Tributes: Kathleen Wheeler
Points Program
The Ambassador Points system is being evaluated.
We are looking for feedback. What enhancements could be made to the points program?
Ambassador, please e-mail suggestions.
Club Awards Program
Effective immediately, the Club Awards are being reimagined, shifting the focus from Club brandingand communications to focusing more on the spirit of the program – recognizing those Clubs andAmbassadors who represent the Museum, our mission, and the spirit of the Corvette community at thehighest level.
Betsy Reese Spirit Award Program
June 1, 2025: Nominations Open
Nominations must be made by the Club president and include a 500-word essay (or three-minute video) on why a Club’s ambassador is being nominated.
Nominations should be emailed to news@corvettemuseum.org by October 1, 2025
October 1, 2025: Nominations Closed
November 1, 2025: Award Presented
Recognized on the Ambassador Facebook Page, America’s Sports Car magazine, CorvetteMuseum.org/Ambassadors, and personal recognition at an upcoming Club meeting from National Corvette Museum leadership.
Parking Lot Banners Program
Information on the 2025 Parking Lot Banner program will be released in early 2025.