The North Carolina Awards is an annual event that celebrates excellence in various fields such as fine arts, literature, public service, and science. The awards are presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and have brought recognition to the state of North Carolina.
The Nomination Process and Eligibility
Nominations will be accepted both online and by mail. Anyone can submit a nomination. Nominees are recognized in the categories of fine arts, literature, public service and science, and must meet three criteria:
- Recipients must have made significant, documented contributions to the State of North Carolina in one of the awards categories.
- Recipients must have been born in North Carolina or, if originally from elsewhere, must be current residents of North Carolina.
- Recipients must agree to attend the awards presentation to receive the award.
Review Process
Awards recipients are chosen by the North Carolina Awards Committee, a selection committee of five (5) members appointed by the Governor. The Committee reviews the nominations and may select one or more nominees in each of the four (4) categories. At the Committee’s discretion, a nominee may be moved to a different category than originally nominated. Factors considered in the selection process include:
- Span and scope of career
- Voluntary public service
- Legacy of work
- Current projects
- Awards and honors
Winners will be announced in the late summer or early fall.
Submitting a Nomination
Applications may be submitted online or materials can be sent to the North Carolina Awards Committee, N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 4601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4600.
Deadline
Nominations are closed at this time.