Many readers know that Coastal Review is published by the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
The nonprofit membership organization established in 1982 focuses on restoring the state’s coastline and advocating for an accessible, healthy, productive coast.
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The Coastal Federation launched Coastal Review in February 2012 to fill a gap in coastal environmental reporting that was in decline in traditional media. The award-winning, nonprofit news service is a longtime member of the North Carolina Press Association and publishes Monday through Friday.
One way to support Coastal Review and the organization that publishes it is through this year’s Pelican Awards, which recognizes stewards for their commitment to the coast, and the Taste of the Coast celebration set for Saturday evening in Morehead City.
“These events are incredibly special to us as a way to bring our community together to honor our award winners and to celebrate our spectacular coast,” Development Director Sarah King said in a statement. “We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors, partners, and friends who make this event, and all our work protecting and restoring the coast, possible.”
This year, 13 Pelican Awards will be presented during the ceremony that begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required because of limited seating.
Following the awards ceremony will be the Taste of the Coast celebration. Treated as a separate event, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Crystal Coast Civic Center will feature live music, a silent auction, seafood and drink pairings including North Carolina oysters from area oyster growers.
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Tickets, available on the website, are $60 for Coastal Federation members and $70 for nonmembers for the celebration. Because the bidding is online for the silent auction, those interested in participating are encouraged to bring their smart phones.
This year’s Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast Celebration are made possible by leadership support from First Citizens Bank and other important event sponsors.
“First Citizens Bank has partnered with the North Carolina Coastal Federation for many years, and we have witnessed first-hand the impactful work they do. It was the right decision to increase our commitment and become the title sponsor,” said First Citizens Bank Executive Director of Trust and Fiduciary Services Phillip Strickland. “While we have grown from a $50 billion bank to a $200 billion bank within the last 20 months, we will continue making an increased effort in investing in the people and communities we serve.”
