The Pelican Awards annually recognize the effective work of people, businesses, nonprofit groups, local and state governments and educators to improve environmental quality on the North Carolina coast.
Award recipients have demonstrated exemplary commitment and undertaken meaningful actions to protect and restore our coast.
We’re excited to share the latest happenings and opportunities along our beautiful North Carolina coast. From hands-on educational experiences with local students to inspiring events that celebrate our rich oyster heritage, there’s something for everyone to engage with and enjoy. Discover ways to support our initiatives, engage with local experts, and celebrate the vibrant environment that makes our coast so special. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our mission, we invite you to connect, learn, and make a difference.
As we dive into the heart of summer, we’re excited to share updates, and to highlight some of our most recent achievements like the launch of our new salt marsh nursery and share with you some upcoming events that celebrate our coastal heritage.
This month, our dedicated volunteers made remarkable progress restoring wetlands at Carolina Beach State Park by planting thousands of native grasses to protect vital coastal ecosystems. We also celebrated more than a decade of growth at our southeast office with the unveiling of a stunning new mural.
The Federation hosted the second annual Coastal STEM Career Fair for 90 students, and tickets are still available for the Taste of the Coast on August 3!
The Federation and partners have launched the NC Salt Marsh Action Plan, A group of Realtors joined staff at a living shoreline monitoring event, and Get your tickets now to join us at the Taste of the Coast Celebration and Pelican Awards in August!
The Federation and partners have launched the NC Salt Marsh Action Plan, A group of Realtors joined staff at a living shoreline monitoring event, and Get your tickets now to join us at the Taste of the Coast Celebration and Pelican Awards in August!
Read our summer news roundup including 20 years of Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast, the Farm Act, STEM career day, saying goodbye to our summer interns and more.
Join us for our upcoming Pelican Awards and Taste of The Coast Celebration, learn about the Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary, Jones Island cleanup, Empower Wilmington and more!
After a year hiatus, the Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast was back at the Crystal Coast Civic Center on Saturday August 7 in Morehead City to celebrate the…
Participants logging in from over 100 computers joined the North Carolina Coastal Federation to celebrate the 2020 Pelican Awards from their homes. On Thursday, Aug. 6, winners from up and…
On Saturday, Aug. 3, the 2019 Pelican Award recipients were honored at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City for their outstanding contributions to protecting the North Carolina coast.…
Meet the Growers These growers will provide a taste of their delectable oysters at the 2019 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast on Aug. 3. Get to know the…
On Saturday, July 28, the 2018 Pelican Award recipients were honored at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City for their outstanding contributions to protecting the North Carolina coast.…
Meet the Growers These growers will provide a taste of their delectable oysters at the 2018 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast on July 28. Oyster mariculture is a growing…
The 2017 Pelican Award recipients were honored on Saturday, Aug. 5, in Morehead City at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. These award recipients all contributed in unique ways toward protecting…
Bland Simpson, distinguished professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and award-winning musician and writer, delivered a toast to the coast at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2017 Pelican Awards and 35th Anniversary…
The 2016 Pelican Award winners received their awards on Saturday in Beaufort at The Boathouse at Front Street Village. These award winners all contributed in unique ways toward protecting the…
The North Carolina Coastal Federation awarded 31 local governments Pelican Awards for passing resolutions against offshore oil and/or seismic surveys, which involve the use of sonic waves to search for…
