Heroism, compassion and innovation were among the traits Gov. Pat McCrory recognized in presenting the Governor’s Awards for Excellence at a special ceremony recently at the North Carolina Museum of History.
 
Amy Schlag, program coordinator in UNCW’s LGBTQIA Resource Office at UNCW, was among the honorees, according to a news release from the governor’s office. She was recognized in the Public Service category.
 
The Governor’s Award for Excellence is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a state employee, the release stated. Those receiving the honor are recognized for “outstanding accomplishments that are a credit to the person and the state of North Carolina,” the release stated, adding that state employees are nominated for the award by their supervisors and co-workers. Recipients are selected by a committee of their peers.