How much funding does B. T. Prince, Jr. Award provide?

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When is the deadline for B. T. Prince, Jr. Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for B. T. Prince, Jr. Award?

Eligible applicants: Individuals retired or retiring from the coal industry.

How often is B. T. Prince, Jr. Award offered?

B. T. Prince, Jr. Award is described as a one-time opportunity.

B. T. Prince, Jr. Award

North Carolina Coal Institute

Foundation One-time

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Individuals retired or retiring from the coal industry

Geography

Geographic Scope: The Coal Institute membership (primarily US-based)

Other requirements

Demonstrated continuing service to the industry and The Coal Institute
Recommended: Recipient should have served The Coal Institute as an Officer or Director and continued involvement in ongoing operations after term expiration

Overview

An award for individuals who have retired or are retiring from the coal industry and have demonstrated continuing service to the industry and The Coal Institute throughout their careers.

Background: Not intended to be an annual award; presented only as suitable nominees become eligible. Recognizes commitment to continuing education for membership.

Presentation: Award presented in conjunction with the annual Education and Engineering Seminar

Eligibility:

Individuals retired or retiring from the coal industry
Demonstrated continuing service to the industry and The Coal Institute
Recommended: Recipient should have served The Coal Institute as an Officer or Director and continued involvement in ongoing operations after term expiration

Geographic Scope: The Coal Institute membership (primarily US-based)

Selection Process:

Nominees brought to attention of the President by any member in good standing
President consults with reasonable number of past Presidents regarding suitability
President presents nominee(s) to Executive Committee
Unanimous affirmative vote required from Executive Committee
Approved nominees presented to membership for final approval

Recent Recipients:

2022: J. R. (Kenny) Gillum
2021: Gregory A. Wetzel, J.T. (Tim) McSherry
2019: Ronald L. Whalen, Jr.
2018: Joe Frye, Jr.
2015: Jim Beauvais
2001: F. W. (Rick) Clark, Jr.
1999: Larry Yarger
1998: W. Sidney Asbury
1994: B. T. Prince, Jr.

How to Apply

Nomination Process:

Members in good standing bring potential nominees to the attention of the President
President consults with a reasonable number of past Presidents regarding suitability of the nominee
President presents nominee(s) to the Executive Committee
Executive Committee must provide unanimous affirmative vote to approve
Approved nominees presented to membership for final approval

Selection Criteria:

Retired or retiring from the coal industry
Demonstrated continuing service to industry and The Coal Institute throughout career
Preference for candidates who served as Officer or Director and remained involved after term expiration

Note: This is not an annual award and is only presented when suitable nominees become eligible.

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