2025 North Carolina Awards
Nominations are open until April 1, 2025.
Celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions and have brought recognition to the state of North Carolina.
Established in 1961, the North Carolina Awards are the state’s highest civilian honor, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of fine arts, literature, public service, and science.
More than 250 notable men and women have received the award, including William Friday, Romare Bearden, James Taylor, Gertrude Elion, John Hope Franklin, David Brinkley, Maya Angelou, and Branford Marsalis. For a list of the 2024 recipients, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov/explore/north-carolina-awards.
Nomination Process
Nominations will be accepted both online and by mail. Anyone can submit a nomination. Nominees must meet three criteria:
- Recipients must have made significant, documented contributions to the State of North Carolina in one of the awards categories: fine arts, literature, public service, science.
- 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.
Applications may be submitted online or materials can be sent to the North Carolina Awards Committee, NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 4601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4600.
Nominations are open until April 1, 2025.
For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov/programs-services/north-carolina-awards/north-carolina-awards-nominations.
