Beck Awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Last month, Mark Beck was awarded the highest honor in the Town of West Jefferson. Today, in a surprise ceremony on the Hotel back patio, Mark Beck was awarded the highest honor in the State of North Carolina: the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

“Since 1963, North Carolina’s governors have reserved their highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. Persons named to The Order become honorary North Carolina “Ambassadors” with their names and award dates recorded on a Roster maintained by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society.”

This award is gifted to individuals who have 30 or more years of service in the state of North Carolina.