The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society

Since 1963, North Carolina’s governors have reserved their highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. Persons named to The Order become honorary North Carolina “Ambassadors” with their names and award dates recorded on a Roster maintained by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society. They may then become Society members by enrolling in the Society’s Directory entitling them to  display Society insignia.

Considered the state’s highest honorary society, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society is a member of the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies and the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits*. Its mission is to research, record and preserve the history of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award and to promote its ideals of civic leadership, service and accomplishment through the engaging of award recipients and support of programs with shared values and objectives.

About the Website

Although intended primarily for use by recipients of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, all interested persons are invited to visit this website where you will find –

The Society: A brief introduction to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award and The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society.

Order of the Long Leaf Pine: A history of the award program, Roster of award recipients, and link to the Governor’s website where nominations may be submitted for The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award.

Anthem: A North Carolina Symphony lyric video, downloadable recordings, and sheet music for “The LongLeaf Pine©” anthem.

Insignia: Information on The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society lapel pin, charm and medallion.

Members: A listing of Long Leaf Pine recipients deceased during the previous year and other news regarding The Order and The Society.