Awards

LNC Awards

Leadership North Carolina (LNC) is dedicated to the principle that informed and motivated individuals, acting as leaders, will be the most important factor in making our state a desirable place to live a productive, rewarding, and satisfying life. LNC, in carrying out its mission of developing informed, engaged, and motivated leaders, will also recognize those citizens who have made profound contributions to our communities and our state. The following awards are presented annually to recognize the accomplishments of these leaders.

LNC Governor’s Award

The LNC Governor’s Award is the highest honor LNC can bestow upon a citizen. It is given to a North Carolinian who serves as a leadership role model and whose efforts have resulted in an improved quality of life, economic well-being, and sense of community in our state. The award is presented annually in honor of the current governor, who serves as the honorary chair of the LNC board of directors.

L. Richardson Preyer Alumni Award

The L. Richardson Preyer Alumni Award is presented annually in honor of the late Richardson Preyer, the former US Congressman and leading citizen from Greensboro, who was a member of the founding committee of LNC. In his honor and memory, this award is presented to an LNC alumnus/a whose demonstrated leadership has made a significant improvement in the quality of life, economic well-being, and/or sense of community in our state.

Stanley Frank Class Award

The Stanley Frank Class Award is presented annually in honor of the late Stanley Frank, chair of the LNC founding committee, who gave his time, talents, and resources to make our state a better place to live and to work. The recipient of this annual award is a member of the current class of LNC. He or she is selected by fellow class members as someone who exemplifies the spirit of Stanley Frank.

Charles T. Hagan III Chairman’s Award

The Charles T. Hagan III Chairman’s Award was established in 2004 in honor of Chip Hagan, member of the LNC Founding Committee, Alumnus of LNC Class I, and previous chairman of the LNC board. This award was created to honor a person or organization that has provided noteworthy support to Leadership North Carolina. It is not an annual award.