N.C. Halls of Fame in Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations

These Halls of Fame provide appropriate recognition for people who were born in North Carolina, or for people who were born elsewhere and became distinctively identified with North Carolina, and who have made outstanding and career-long contributions to journalism, advertising or public relations.

The N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame began with inductions in 1981; the inaugural honorees were Josephus Daniels (posthumously), Charles Kuralt, C.A. "Pete" McKnight, Vermont Royster and Tom Wicker.

The school established the N.C. Advertising Hall of Fame in 1988. The inaugural honoree was Charles R. Price.

The N.C. Public Relations Hall of Fame also began in 1988. John Harden (posthumously) was the first honoree.

The Halls of Fame are sponsored by the school, although honorees need have no tie to the school or to UNC-Chapel Hill. Their purview is the state of North Carolina.

Anyone may make a nomination for any of the Halls of Fame, in writing, in the fall of the year. Final selections are made by the Hall of Fame Committee, which is chaired by the dean of the school. Send nominations to Dean Jean Folkerts at the following address: