You may self nominate your organization or nominate another cooperative in the Carolinas.

Please read the eligibility requirements carefully and submit the form completely to be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 27, 2026 TO QUALIFY!

Eligibility Requirements Include:

Cooperative of the Year – North Carolina
This award honors an organization in North Carolina that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to cooperative principles and practices, making a significant impact within their cooperative or community. The recipient should embody the values of cooperation, education, and community improvement.

Cooperative of the Year – South Carolina
This award honors an organization in South Carolina that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to cooperative principles and practices, making a significant impact within their cooperative or community. The recipient should embody the values of cooperation, education, and community improvement.

Emerging Cooperative of the Year
This award celebrates a cooperative in North or South Carolina established within the past three years that exemplifies the potential of the cooperative business model. The winning cooperative should demonstrate innovation, commitment to cooperative principles, and positive community impact. The winner will receive a free one-year membership to the Cooperative Council of the Carolinas.

Cooperative Leaders will receive an honorable plaque to proudly display and the Emerging Cooperative Leader will receive a ONE YEAR CCC membership for FREE!

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* 1. Are you nominating your own cooperative organization or another co-op?

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* 2. What is the name of the cooperative you are nominating?

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* 3. If you are nominating an organization different than your own, what is the name of YOUR affiliated cooperative?

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* 4. Please enter your first and last name.

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* 5. Please enter your email address.

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* 6. What is the phone number where you can best be reached?

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* 7. What award category are you nominating this organization for?

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* 8. In 500 - 1000 words, explain how the nominated cooperative has embodied ONE of the Cooperative Principles in the previous calendar year. Be sure to highlight specific achievements or initiatives demonstrating their impact.

1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training, and Information 6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
8. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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* 9. OPTIONAL: You may provide a link to supporting documents.

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* 10. Please provide two references who can attest to the nominee's contributions.

Be sure to include:
- First and last name
- Affiliated Organization
- Email Address
- Phone number

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