This past summer, the College Democrats of North Carolina were awarded the 2011 State Federation of the Year Award at the 2011 College Democrats of America National Convention.  The 2010-2011 year was the most successful year CDNC has ever had – with groundbreaking events and programs like our Historically Black College & University Leadership Conference, grant program, and unprecedented fall campaign programs.  It was an honor to be recognized for those efforts on a national level with the most prestigious award that can be given to a state federation.

The state federation award was not the only thing CDNC was recognized for at the national convention.  Travis Crayton, Vice President of College Democrats of North Carolina, was also awarded a 2011 Rising Star award.  Tori Taylor, former CDNC President, was elected National Council Chair and Eliza Hernandez, current CDNC President, was elected National Political Director.

We are excited to begin another great year of programs and events to build on our successes from last year.  We have no doubt that College Democrats of North Carolina will remain one of the best state federations in the country for years to come.  Thanks to all our chapters, members, and supporters that made this award possible for our state!