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Holshouser Award nominations due September 13. Opal Mann Green nominations open.

By Mike Nutt
A woman in a dark suit has a golden award around her neck, with a yellow ribbon. A man in a suit stands next to her. They are smiling. They are standing in front of a solid wall of leaves.
Professor Bonnie Fusarelli, pictured with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, received the 2022 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service during the Feb. 23 meeting of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.

Nominations are now open for two prestigious awards for your department’s most engaged scholars and teams.

Award decisions will be communicated early March 2025. Winners and their department heads will be invited to a ceremony and luncheon in April, at a date to be determined.

The best way to receive news and updates about awards is to join our mailing list at https://go.ncsu.edu/oenews.

Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service
To recognize sustained, distinguished, and superb achievement in public service and outreach, and contributions to improving the quality of life of the citizens of North Carolina. NC State’s finalist is submitted to the UNC System for consideration for this award.

  • Nominations due Friday, September 13, 5 p.m.
  • Eligibility: Faculty
  • Submitting authority: Department head
  • Guidelines and submission instructions: oe.ncsu.edu/holshouser

Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award
For teams who practice collaborative, democratic and inclusive engaged scholarship. Winners become eligible to be nominated for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award.

  • Nominations due Friday, January 24, 5 p.m.
  • Eligibility: Teams can include community partners, staff, volunteers, extension and faculty
  • Submitting authority: Those who have observed the program OR self-nomination
  • Guidelines and submission instructions: oe.ncsu.edu/omgaward