Nominations Open for N.C. Awards

RALEIGH, NC – Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 15, 2013. Created by the General Assembly in 1961, and administered by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, the award recognizes significant contributions of individuals in the fields of fine arts, literature, public service, and science.

Award nominations may be submitted by anyone and must include a completed nomination form and cover letter, as well as the nominee’s biography or resume. Letters of support and examples of the nominee’s work will also be accepted.

All materials should be sent to the North Carolina Awards Committee, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, 4601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4601.

Selections this summer. The recipients will be honored during ceremonies in Raleigh in the fall.

For nomination form and guidelines contact Jennifer Fontes at (919) 807-7256 or by e-mail at:  [email protected].