John R. Larkins Award

John Rodman Larkins Award was established in 1998 to recognize human service, and it is presented annually at the North Carolina State Employees’ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Program.

The State of North Carolina issued a call for nominations in November 2023 for the 2024 John R. Larkins Award, which recognizes a state employee who exemplifies the commitment of the late human services leader’s work to bring equality and justice in the workplace and his dedication to improving local communities through volunteerism and community service. Nominators should include a detailed description of how the nominee has improved human and race relations in the workplace, and how the nominee has contributed to local communities through volunteerism and community service.

Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Dec. 22, 2022. The selected honoree will be announced on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, during the annual observance program.

To be considered for the John Rodman Larkins Award, submit the online nomination form and provide a detailed description of how the nominee has improved human and race relations in the workplace, and how the nominee has contributed to local communities through volunteerism and community service. The winner is selected by a panel of state employees.

Please visit the Office of State Human Resources website to view the policy associated with this award.