The Order Of The
Long Leaf Pine Society

The Society was founded and is directed by Phillip T. Fisher. A North Carolina native, lifelong resident and former state government executive, he has been honored by North Carolina governors with both The Order of the Long Leaf Pine and The Old North State awards. Among his special contributions to the State, Mr. Fisher and his wife created the first North Carolina Motion Picture Database. He is composer of The Longleaf Pine© anthem featured by the North Carolina Symphony during its 2003-2004 and 2017-2018 Education Concert Series. And, as the recognized authority on The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award program, he has conducted the most extensive research to date on its origin and history and compiled the only comprehensive listing of award recipients.

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.

The Order of the Long
Leaf Pine Society
Phillip T. Fisher, Director
4306 Driftwood Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606-1766

(919) 854-7917

info@longleafpinesociety.org

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society invites recipients of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award to submit their email addresses (and name and award date as it appears in the Roster) in order to receive any special news or other items of interest about The Society or The Order. Recipient contact information will not be shared with others.