N.C. Gen. Stat. § 140A-5 (2026)

The recipients of the awards shall be chosen by the North Carolina Awards Committee, for each category of achievement, but no award shall be made in any field unless the Committee deems the recognized accomplishment to be outstanding in merit, value, and distinction.  (1961, c. 1143, s. 5; 1973, c. 476, s. 73; 2025-25, s. 19(b), (d).)

§ 140A-6.  Administration expense.

The expense of administering this Article may be paid out of the Contingency and Emergency Fund subject to the approval of the Governor and Council of State. (1961, c. 1143, s. 6; 2025-25, s. 19(b), (e).)

Article 2.

Medal of Valor Award.