History of the North Carolina Awards
In 1961, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Awards, the highest honor the state of North Carolina can bestow.
The awards recognize notable attainments of North Carolinians in the fields of Literature, Science, the Fine Arts, and Public Service.
The first medals were awarded in 1964 to five recipients. Since then, more than 250 notable men and women have been honored by the state of North Carolina.
Note: Images in the North Carolina Awards programs may be subject to Copyright law.
Related resources from the North Carolina General Assembly:
NCGS Chapter 140A: State Awards System
NCGS Chapter 143B-83: North Carolina Awards Committee - creation, powers and duties
NCGS Chapter 143B-84: North Carolina Awards Committee - members; selection; quorum; compensation
