Press Releases
NC Beautiful receives a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to fund 18 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) grants to K-12 teachers across North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – April 9, 2013 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced this year’s recipients of the organization’s environmental education grants. Eighteen schools were awarded Windows of Opportunity Grants that are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
March 22, 2013
NC Beautiful announces winners of the 2013 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) Grants from The Duke Energy Foundation
RALEIGH, NC – March 22, 2013 – NC Beautiful has announced the winners of the 2013 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) Grants from The Duke Energy Foundation. Eight schools were awarded WOO Grants, which were created to cultivate an appreciation of natural environments by helping K-12 children get out of school and into natural settings. The grants also build leadership awareness, develop environmental educational mentors and ambassadors, create materials and resources that can be used by other students, and develop a sustainable outdoor program.
RALEIGH, NC – February 15, 2013 – NC Beautiful has announced that Bobby Cremins will serve as the Honorary Chairman of the 28th NC Beautiful Golf Classic. The environmental non-profit’s fundraiser will be held from July 19-21 at Pinehurst Resort & Spa, one of the world’s finest golf resorts located among the Sandhills of North Carolina. Cremins is a veteran of 31 seasons as a college basketball head coach & the “winningest coach in Georgia Tech history.”
RALEIGH, NC – May 3, 2012 – NC Beautiful has announced that Duke Energy will be serving as Co-Grand Sponsor of this year’s NC Beautiful Golf Classic. The environmental non-profit’s sole fundraiser will be held from July 20-22 at Pinehurst Resort & Spa, one of the world’s finest golf resorts located among the Sandhills of North Carolina. Duke Energy will be joining Republic Services as Co-Grand Sponsor.
RALEIGH, NC – April 11, 2012 – NC Beautiful has announced that Republic Services will be serving as Co-Grand Sponsor of this year’s NC Beautiful Golf Classic. The environmental non-profit’s sole fundraiser will be held from July 20-22 at Pinehurst Resort & Spa, one of the world’s finest golf resorts located among the Sandhills of North Carolina. Republic Services will be joining Duke Energy as Co-Grand Sponsor.
RALEIGH, NC – February 15, 2012 – NC Beautiful has announced the winners of the 2012 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) Grants from The Duke Energy Foundation. Twelve schools were awarded WOO Grants, which were created to cultivate an appreciation of natural environments by helping K-12 children get out of school and into natural settings. The grants also build leadership awareness, develop environmental educational mentors and ambassadors, create materials and resources that can be used by other students, and develop a sustainable outdoor program.
RALEIGH, NC – January 30, 2012 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced this year’s recipients of the organization’s environmental education grants. Ten schools were awarded Windows of Opportunity Grants that are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – April 7, 2011 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced the contribution of two $1,000 Windows of Opportunity Grants to Durham County educators by Town & Country Garden Club of Durham. Windows of Opportunity Grants reward NC educators for their creativity in fostering environmental stewardship, leadership, and awareness and initiating a sense of community service.
RALEIGH, NC – February 18, 2011 – NC Beautiful has announced the winners of the 2011 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) Grants from The Duke Energy Foundation. Seven schools were awarded WOO Grants, which were created to cultivate an appreciation of natural environments by helping K-12 children get out of school and into natural settings. The grants also build leadership awareness, develop environmental educational mentors and ambassadors, create materials and resources that can be used by other students, and develop a sustainable outdoor program.
RALEIGH, NC – January 13, 2011 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced this year’s recipients of the organization’s environmental education grants. Eight schools were awarded Windows of Opportunity Grants (WOOG) that are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – November 9, 2010 – NC Beautiful, in conjunction with WRAL-TV, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, and ENCORE Azaleas, recently awarded over 5,200 azalea plants to 130 community organizations from all over the state of North Carolina. The plant distribution was part of the 25
th Annual Azalea Celebration, which offers azaleas to non-profits throughout the state of North Carolina that wish to beautify their grounds by establishing well maintained and continuous landscaping projects.
RALEIGH, NC – September 1, 2010 – NC Beautiful has announced that it is accepting applications for the 25
th Annual Azalea Celebration. NC Beautiful is working with co-sponsors WRAL-TV, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, and ENCORE Azaleas to offer 5,000 azaleas to non-profits throughout the state of North Carolina that wish to beautify their grounds by establishing well maintained and continuous landscaping projects.
RALEIGH, NC – March 9, 2010 – NC Beautiful has announced the winners of the 2010 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) Grants from The Duke Energy Foundation. Sixteen schools were awarded WOO Grants, representing a total of over $15,000 in educational grants. WOO Grants were created to cultivate an appreciation of natural environments by helping K-12 children get out of school and into natural settings. The grants also build leadership awareness, develop environmental educational mentors and ambassadors, create materials and resources that can be used by other students, and develop a sustainable outdoor program.
RALEIGH, NC – January 21, 2010 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced this year’s recipients of the organization’s environmental education grants. Twelve schools were awarded Windows of Opportunity Grants, representing a total of over $11,000 in educational grants. The grants are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – December 7, 2009 – NC Beautiful has announced that the organization has received a $40,000 Windows of Opportunity Grant from The Duke Energy Foundation. Windows of Opportunity Grants were created to cultivate an appreciation of natural environments by helping K-12 children get out of school and into natural settings. The grants also build leadership awareness, develop environmental educational mentors and ambassadors, create materials and resources that can be used by other students, and develop a sustainable outdoor program.
RALEIGH, NC – November 10, 2009 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced the contribution of two $1,000 Windows of Opportunity Grants to Durham County educators by Town & Country Garden Club. Windows of Opportunity Grants reward NC educators for their creativity in fostering environmental stewardship, leadership, and awareness and initiating a sense of community service.
RALEIGH, NC – November 5, 2009 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, is accepting applications from K-12 teachers in Gates County, North Carolina for a $1,000 Windows of Opportunity (WOO) Grant contributed by organization board member Lena Gallitano. Windows of Opportunity Grants reward NC educators for their creativity in fostering environmental stewardship, leadership, and awareness and initiating a sense of community service.
RALEIGH, NC – September 28, 2009 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced that it has begun accepting applications for its 2010 Windows of Opportunity Grants. The $1,000 grants are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – March 26, 2009 – NC Beautiful has announced the recipients of its Yadkin PeeDee River Basin Grants sponsored by Philip Morris USA and totaling $40,000. Grants were awarded to Nichole Wunderle of Mount Airy Middle School, Mount Airy (Surry County); Anita Fessler of Woodleaf Elementary School in Woodleaf (Rowan County); Lori Robinette of Shiloh Elementary School in Monroe (Union County); Sara Fuller of Archdale-Trinity Middle School in Archdale (Randolph County); and Barbara Beane of Farmer Elementary School in Asheboro (Randolph County). NC Beautiful Executive Director, Steve Vacendak, presented the Grants to the schools through separate check presentation ceremonies and was joined by Beth Earnst, NC Beautiful Treasurer and Director of Communications & Public Affairs, NAFTA Region, Ciba Corporation and Robin Nicholson, NC Beautiful Board of Director and Director & Manager of Sports Venues for Duke Energy.
RALEIGH, NC – January 6, 2009 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced this year’s recipients of the organization’s environmental education grants. The grants are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – September 15, 2008 – NC Beautiful has announced that it is now accepting applications for its Yadkin PeeDee River Basin Grants. The grants, sponsored by Philip Morris USA, are available to 5th grade teachers in the Yadkin PeeDee River Basin. Individual grants of $1500 will be awarded between January 2009 and June 2009 and will be used to develop water conversation programs targeting the 22 counties hardest hit by North Carolina’s recent drought.
RALEIGH, NC – September 5, 2008 – NC Beautiful has announced the dates for its annual golf event. The 24th NC Beautiful Golf Classic will be held July 24-26, 2009 at Pinehurst Resort, one of the world’s finest golf resorts located among the Sandhills of North Carolina. Attendees will be playing the resort’s No. 1 and 4 courses. Duke Energy, a leading energy company focused on electric power and gas distribution operations and other energy services in the Americas, will serve as the event’s Grand Sponsor.
RALEIGH, NC – August 27, 2008 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its 2009 Windows of Opportunity Grants on September 1. The grants are available to certified, full-time K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NC – July 14, 2008 – NC Beautiful, a provider of environmental education and beautification opportunities that elevate the quality of life of North Carolinians, recently held its 23rd Annual NC Beautiful Classic at Pinehurst Resort. The golf event was held from June 6-8 and is the non-profit’s primary fundraising event.
AHOSKIE, NC – June 17, 2008 – Despite record drought and limited funds, the first graders at Gates County’s Buckland Elementary School are still able to enjoy life and color in their newly established butterfly garden. Under the guidance of their teacher, Susan Parker, and with the help of NC Beautiful’s Windows of Opportunity Grant, the garden is thriving and serves as a valuable learning tool for its young stewards.
RALEIGH, NC – June 10, 2008 – NC Beautiful has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2008 Annual Azalea Celebration. The event, co-sponsored by WRAL-TV 5 and MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, is in its 23rd year and supports non-profits throughout the state of North Carolina that wish to beautify their grounds by establishing well maintained and continuous landscaping projects.
NC Beautiful has announced that the organization has received a $40,000 Grant from Philip Morris USA (PM USA). The grant will be used to develop a water conservation program directed at 5th grade students in the Yadkin Pee-Dee River watershed. The program will empower teachers, through merit-based grants of $2,000 each, to allow students to experience scientific discoveries while instilling in them a sense of commitment to the environment and the community. NC Beautiful will target the 21 counties hardest hit by North Carolina’s recent drought and that make up some of the largest water consuming communities in the Piedmont.
