Title: Political Party and State Official (Retired)
Location: Wilson, NC United States
Achievements:
- Inductee, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement (2018)
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, Marquis Who’s Who (1995-2016)
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who in the World, Marquis Who’s Who (2007-2015)
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who (1996-1999, 2005-2014)
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who in American Politics, Marquis Who’s Who (1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010-2011, 2013)
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who of American Women, Marquis Who’s Who (1997-2011)
- Recipient, The William Richardson Davie Award, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2018)
- Recipient, Distinguished Woman Award, North Carolina Governor’s Conference for Woman (2010)
- Recipient, The North Carolina Award (2006, 2009)
- Recipient, International Founders Award, Eta State North Carolina, Delta Kappa Gamma Society (2005)
- Recipient, Service to Mankind Award, Wilson Sertoma Club (2006)
- Honoree, Distinguished Alumna, St. Mary’s Alumni Association (2005)
- Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International (2003)
- Honoree, Outstanding Wilson Citizen of the Year, Wilson Red Cross (2004)
- Recipient, Citizen of the Year Award, Wilson Chamber of Commerce (2001)
- Recipient, Ruth Coltrane Cannon Award for Historical Preservation, The Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. (2000)
- Recipient, School of Design Award, NC State University (2000)
- Recipient, Holderness-Weaver Award, UNC Greensboro (1999)
- Recipient, Pinnacle Award (1997)
- Recipient, Flora MacDonald Scottish Heritage Award (1995)
- Recipient, Carpathian Award, North Carolina Equity (1995)
- Recipient, Alumni Distinguished Service Award, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993)
- Recipient, Award, North Carolina Jaycees (1979, 1985)
- Recipient, Women in Government Award, North Carolina Jaycees, The United States Junior Chamber (1985)
- Recipient, Community Service Award, Downtown Business Associates Club (1977)
- Honoree, Democrat Woman of the Year, State of North Carolina (1976)
- Recipient, State Award, North Carolina Heart Association (1967)
- Recipient, State Award, Easterseals (1967)
- Honoree, The Order of the Old Well, University of North Carolina (1952)
- Honoree, The Order of the Grail-Valkyries, University of North Carolina (1952)
- Recipient, Morrison Award, Roanoke Island Historical Association
- Honoree, The Order of Long Leaf, Governor Robert Scott & Governor Jim Hunt
- Recipient, Wilson Award for American Cities
- Recipient, Heroes Hall of Fame Award, American Red Cross
- Recipient, Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, The Democratic Party
Designations:
- Honorary DHL, UNC Greensboro
- Honorary LLD, Barton College
- Honorary LLD, Wake Forest University
- Honorary LLD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Honorary LittD, University of North Carolina Wilmington
- MA, Columbia University
- AB in Music, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Coursework, St. Mary’s Junior College
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