Press Releases
Nominations Open for 2019 North Carolina Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 15.
Jaki Shelton Green Poet Laureate Induction Ceremony Scheduled Dec. 10
The new date for the installation of North Carolina’s ninth Poet Laurate, Jaki Shelton Green, is Monday, Dec. 10 at the State Capitol.
2018 North Carolina Book Award Recipients Announced
Writers delving into societal inequality and social unrest have taken top honors in the competitions for the 2018 North Carolina Book Award, to be presented Oct. 26 during the annual meeting of the N.C. Literary and Historical Association in Greenville. The struggle of women and African Americans seeking opportunity and equality resonate throughout the winning works.
Six to Receive 2018 North Carolina Award, State’s Highest Honor
The state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, will be presented to six distinguished North Carolinians Friday, Nov. 16, at the Raleigh Convention Center.
North Carolina Students Winners at the National History Day Competition
North Carolina students put their knowledge and presentation skills on display at the 44th National History Day Competition at the University of Maryland, College Park June 10-14.
Limited-Edition Poster Celebrating 2018 Heritage Award Recipients Available
A limited-edition poster that celebrates the 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipients is now available in advance of the May 23 ceremony and concert in Raleigh.
Nomination Deadline Extended for North Carolina Awards
The nomination period for the 2018 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, has been extended to May 15.
Nominations Open for 2018 North Carolina Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 15.
Governor Cooper Announces 2018 Recipients of North Carolina Heritage Award
Six traditional artists from across the state will receive North Carolina Heritage Awards on May 23, 2018 for their contributions to our state’s cultural vitality, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
2017 North Carolina Award Winners Honored by Gov. Roy Cooper for Their Achievements
Six North Carolinians were honored for their achievements Thursday, Nov. 9, by Governor Roy Cooper, who presented each recipient with the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award.
