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WRAL-TV’s Chad Flowers Honored at State Fair

  • Andrea Osborne
  • October 25, 2022
  • Division Awards, News
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Chad Flowers
Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler (left) surprised WRAL-TV Photojournalist Chad Flowers with the Ambassador of Agriculture Award at the State Fair on Friday, October 21, 2022. Flowers’ Mom proudly applauds her son.

WRAL-TV News Photojournalist Chad Flowers had no idea what he imagined as another day working stories for the Big 5 at the North Carolina State Fair would see him receiving a top honor from the man he calls “the CEO of the Fair.”

Flowers received the Ambassador of Agriculture Award from Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler on Friday, October 21, 2022.  As he stood behind the camera, he heard his name called to come forward.

“Anytime you can pull a surprise over on Chad Flowers, it is a good day,” said WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Adam Owens, who covered the story for the station.

The award is given “In recognition of your distinguished leadership, outstanding accomplishments and dedication to excellence in public service.”

Flowers has spent 30 years at WRAL-TV, and therefore 30 years making friends and finding and sharing stories at the State Fair.

“I am so honored by this recognition,” said Flowers.  “I have always enjoyed covering the fair, meeting new people and telling their stories of positivity. From the bottom of my heart…. Many thanks to the Commissioner, the wonderful staff at the department of Agriculture and all who shared this cherished award with me. Much Love and a full heart.”

Earlier, Flowers had been interviewed by WRAL-TV State Government Reporter Travis Fain for the WRAL Daily Download podcast.  Flowers chatted with Fain about his experiences and memories from helping with WRAL’s State Fair coverage over the past three decades.  Unbeknownst to Flowers, he was about to be honored for that coverage, as he reminisced and shared tips and suggestions.

LISTEN:

  • WRAL Daily Download: 30 years at the NC State Fair: WRAL photographer remembers the rides, foods and people of the NC State Fair

WATCH the story that aired during the 6pm newscast that evening:

  • WRAL VIDEO: WRAL’s Chad Flowers receives Ambassador of Agriculture Award

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