The North Carolina Coastal Federation is gearing up for its annual Pelican Awards ceremony and Taste of the Coast Celebration taking place the evening of Sept. 20 in Morehead City.
The Pelican Awards recognize and celebrate the individuals, organizations, businesses and partners who have made significant contributions to the North Carolina coast.
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A light wine and cheese social will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Being held at no charge in Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, registration is required because of limited seating.
The 2025 Taste of the Coast Celebration is to follow in the nearby Crystal Coast Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for drinks on the patio and the celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. where there will be live music, a silent auction, wine, beer and seafood pairings, both raw and steamed oysters, and more.
Attendees can peek at the online auction items using this link before the event.
Tickets, which can be purchased online, are $75 for the organization’s members and $85 for nonmembers.
The Coastal Federation, which publishes Coastal Review, is a member-supported nonprofit organization with offices in Wanchese, Newport and Wrightsville Beach that is dedicated to preserving and protecting the state’s coast.
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To support either the Pelican Awards or Taste of the Coast as a sponsor, oyster grower, or donate to to the silent auction, contact the Coastal Federation’s Business Engagement Director Catherine Snead at catherines@nccoast.org.
