Awards

The initial lecture in the Joffre Lanning Coe Lecture Series was given by America's premier historic archaeologist, Stanley South, on early histortical archaeology of North Carolina on October 7, 2006 at the North Carolina Museum of History. Dr. South's work has profoundly influenced the legacy of American archaeology through his innovations of "mean ceramic dating" and "pattern analysis", which involve applying statistical analysis to modern historic archaeology. South has contributed through the excavation of numerous archaeological sites at Town Creek Indian Mound, along the Roanoke River and the historic sites of Brunswick Town, Halifax, and more. His endearing wit and his yarn spinning talents added to the liveliness of the lecture and appealed to all ages. The slide show presented many of his experiences, both scientific and personal.

The Awards Ceromony directly after Dr. South's lecture was led by William Haworth, Executive Director, CFAR, 1989-1995. Mr Haworth presented the following awards:

The Joffre Lanning Coe Award was presented to Norman L. Pierson, Charlotte, NC and Edwin A. Listerman, Richfield, NC, former ALCOA and Yadkin, Inc. exmployees responsible for the innovative management and preservation of the Hardaway and Doerschuk sites.

The first Stanley A. South Award was presented to Stanley A. South for his excellence in historic archaeology. In recognition of his contributions to the people of North Carolina, South was also presented North Carolina's highest honor, The Old North State Award.

The inaugural Robert A. Schwager Award was awarded to Robert A. Schwager for volunteerisn and public service.