Watauga Medal, the NC State's highest award, given for outstanding and distinguished service (1999).
Elected to the Duplin County Hall of Fame (2005).
Centennial Distinguished Citizen Award from Boy Scouts of America (2007).
NC Agribusiness Council's annual Governor's Award for Distinguished Service (1987).
Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina.
General Information
51-year Wolfpack Club Member.
Wendell H. Murphy Family scholarship for women's basketball.
Committed lead gift to name the Murphy Football Center.
Has made contributions to Advantage Wolfpack tennis campaign; Batter Up baseball campaign; Ronnie Shavlik Endowment; general athletic scholarship endowment.
Former president of the Wolfpack Club board of directors.
Served in the NC House of Representatives and the NC Senate.
