2012 Spectrum of Democracy Awards
Honoring vital contributions to North Carolina's democracy
Join the N.C. Center for Voter Education for the 2012 Spectrum of Democracy Awards, honoring citizens, public servants and journalists who are making vital contributions to our democracy.
When: Thursday, Feb. 23
A cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., with the dinner event starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Raleigh Marriott City Center in downtown Raleigh
Tickets: $50 ($35 students/military with valid ID)
You may also purchase tickets by sending a check made payable to the N.C. Center for Voter Education to:
ATTN: Spectrum of Democracy
N.C. Center for Voter Education
3933 Arrow Dr.
Suite 101
Raleigh, N.C. 27612
Meet this year's award recipients:
Jack Betts – Robert Morgan Service Award
Jack Betts retired last year after a career spanning four decades as a journalist writing on North Carolina politics, first for the Greensboro News & Record and later the Charlotte Observer. Betts' thoughtful, fair and in-depth coverage of public policy, government and elections provided refreshing insight into the workings of democracy for citizens across the state.
Betts is the 2012 recipient of the Robert Morgan Service Award, named after former U.S. Sen. Robert Morgan, who served as founding president of the N.C. Center for Voter Education.
Judy Caudill – Outstanding Public Servant
In March of 2011, Judy Caudill retired after 42 years of service to the people of Lincoln County as their elections director. State Board of Elections Director Gary Bartlett called Caudill "the matriarch" of North Carolina elections for her longtime dedication to fair and open elections in Lincoln County.
Ricky McDevitt – Outstanding Citizen
Ricky McDevitt is a longtime civics and government teacher at Madison High School in Madison County, where he has been named that county's teacher of the year. McDevitt's energetic teaching style and highly engaging classes have brought American history to life and made politics relevant to thousands of North Carolina students.
WRAL – Outstanding Media Organization
With the dedicated work of technical crew and reporters such as Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie, WRAL has been a leading source for televised and online coverage of state and local politics. In 2011, WRAL.com provided extensive live video streaming of key legislative sessions and committee meetings, giving citizens across the state a first-hand, unfiltered look inside their General Assembly.
These award recipients will be honored at the 2012 Spectrum of Democracy Awards dinner celebration on Feb. 23 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in downtown Raleigh. For more information, please contact the N.C. Center for Voter Education online or call toll-free at 1-877-258-6837.
Meet last year's award recipients here.
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