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The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is granted by the Governor of North Carolina and is the state's highest civilian honor. [1] Although the award was first given in 1964, records of recipients were not kept until 1983. [1] Following is a partial list of its recipients. [2] [1]
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, created in 1964, is an honor that can be granted in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2021, it was believed the Order had been awarded to more than 21,000 people.
Jones is the recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, an honor given by the State of North Carolina.The award was presented in 2023 by Mayor Bill Saffo on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper, noting Jones' work for more than 10 years with U.S. Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and U.S. Representatives David Rouzer and Mike McIntyre to make Wilmington the first World War II Heritage City in ...
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, directed by the Governor of North Carolina, celebrates individuals like Dr. Noel who embody extraordinary commitment and service to the state. Dr.
George Briggs, founding director of The North Carolina Arboretum, has been honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, NC's highest honor society.
Jul. 31—LUMBERTON — Since 1963, North Carolina's governors have reserved their highest honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the ...
The award was proposed by state Senator Robert Lee Humber of Pitt County, who wanted to recognize people who had contributed to the betterment of North Carolina and inspire others. He won the award for public service in 1968. Biographical essays are available for each North Carolina Award recipient in the ceremony program for that year.
Nov. 1—LUMBERTON — The local couple of Ruth and Finley Read have been recognized by the North Carolina Governor's Office with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Created in 1964, the Order of the ...