2025 North Carolina Awards

Schedule

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa | Asheville, NC

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Established by the General Assembly in 1961, the North Carolina Award is the highest civilian honor given by the state.
About this Event

Join us for the 2025 North Carolina Awards, the state’s highest civilian honor, on November 13, 2025, at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville. This year’s event will feature special performances and exclusive offers, with a focus on the resilience of Western North Carolina.

This year’s ceremony not only celebrates extraordinary North Carolinians in literature, science, fine arts, and public service, but also supports communities rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Net proceeds from the event will benefit recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

For more than 60 years, the North Carolina Awards, administered by the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), have recognized individuals whose contributions leave a lasting impact on our state and beyond.

Hosting the ceremony in Asheville highlights the region’s resilience and its message to visitors: western North Carolina is open, welcoming, and ready to be rediscovered.

Be part of an evening that honors the very best of North Carolina while helping communities recover and thrive.


Proceeds to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina

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Where is it happening?

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, United States

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Tickets

USD 535.38

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Host or Publisher North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

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