"Willie Parker Peace History Book Award" for "WBT Briarhoppers: Eight Decades of a Bluegrass Band Made For Radio," (McFarland Publishing).
Since 1941, this society has given awards for books that promote NC history. Willie Parker Peace was an historian and philanthropist in Henderson, NC, who worked with the Society until her death in 1963.
There were a total of 777 entries for awards in 2009; the Briarhopper book was one of the few selected for several awards.
Judges commented on the book, "We were deep into the text of this book before we realized we were supposed to be judging it! The well-researched text is enhanced with some vintage photographs and visuals that take the reader on a trip down memory lane. There aren't many books one can say that about....don't be surprised to find that you're tapping your foot to the rhythm of the Briarhoppers 'revived,' and feeling at home with each member...a must for anyone interested in bluegrass."
The drive was a long one to Morehead City, but there are now new fans of the WBT Briarhoppers!
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Tom & Lucy thanks for keeping the memories alive. This is a great honor one we will always cherris. The fans of the Briarhoppers can go to the books for the history of the band and the musicians that made the music in our state of North Carolina, from the 30's until 2008. I am proud to call you Tom Briaopper--Fiddlin' Dwight Moody Briarhopper
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