The Office of Public Engagement is an open door for all North Carolinians to the Cooper Administration. Our mission is to advocate the Governor’s vision for creating a better educated, healthier and wealthier North Carolina while simultaneously exchanging information and ideas from diverse perspectives across the State.
Outreach Events
Month-Long Awareness Support
Community Service Opportunities
Donation Events
Program Creations
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
Issues the Governor's Office Handles
- Child Support
- Consumer Complaints
- Disaster Recovery
- Early Childhood
- Education
- Employment/Employer
- Environment
- Faith Community
- Federal Issues
- Health Care
- Infrastructure
- Jobs/Economy
- Legal Issues
- Licenses/IDs
- Local Government/School
- Boards
- Military/Veterans
- Non-Profits
- Policy Issues
- Public Safety
- Taxes
- Transportation/Eminent Domain
- Volunteerism
- Workforce Development
- Andrea Harris Equity Task Force
- NC Racial Equity Criminal Justice Task Force
Office of Public Engagement & Inclusion Awards
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
This is the highest award for a state service granted by the Office of the Governor. Nominations can be made for retiring individuals who have 30 or more years of service in the State of North Carolina. All submission must include a biography of the nominee. Non-state employees must submit three (3) letters of recommendation and a statement of service from Human Resources on letterhead, if available. All nominations of state employees must be submitted by a Human Resources Officer and include a statement of service. Please note that all award requests for state employees must be submitted within 120 days of the nominee’s retirement date.
The Old North State
Nominations can be made for individuals who have 20 or more years of service in the State of North Carolina. These submissions must be accompanied by a biography of the nominee and a statement of service from Human Resources on letterhead, if available.
Certificate of Appreciation
Granted to recognize the efforts of an individual, organization, or business. Nominations can be made for those who have contributed outstanding public service in North Carolina. Submission must include a biography and a statement of service from Human Resources on letterhead, if available.
Laurel Wreath Award
Granted to individuals in North Carolina who have made outstanding contributions to sports or athletics. All nominations should include documentation including any previous athletic awards, news articles, or commendations, as well as a recommendation from a coach or athletic director.
Student Excellence Award
Nominations can be made by a non-family member who is the nominee’s principal, teacher, counselor, school administrator, or community leader for individual students to recognize outstanding service to their school or community beyond academic achievement. Submission must include a biography of the nominee and two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a school principal, teacher, counselor, or administrator).
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