Press Releases
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.
Six to Receive the 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 Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center.
North Carolina Award April 15 Nomination Deadline Nears
The April 15 nomination deadline for the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, is fast approaching. Created by the General Assembly in 1961, and administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the award recognizes “notable accomplishments by North Carolina citizens” in the fields of literature, science, fine arts and public service.
Long-time NC LBPH Staff Member Honored with National Library Service Award
Keystone Systems and the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NC LBPH) are excited to announce the selection of Heather Brown as the 2017 Julie Klauber Award honoree. Brown, NC LBPH’s supervisor of patron processing, began working at the library as a circulation assistant in 1990. She now supervises the group in charge of processing patron applications and recordkeeping.
Long-time NC LBPH Staff Member Honored with National Library Service Award
Keystone Systems and the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NC LBPH) are excited to announce the selection
