Most Valuable Student - Legacy Awards - Emergency Educational
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North Carolina Elks MVS Timeline
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AUGUST 1, 2026 - For Applicants MVS Application Open
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 - MVS Application Close
NOVEMBER 19, 2026 - Counselor Report Close
DECEMBER 2 - 21, 2026 - Lodge Judging
JANUARY 15, 2027 - Quarter-Finalist Application Open
FEBRUARY 1, 2027 - Quarter-Finalist Application Close
FEBRUARY 4 - 22, 2027 - State Judging
FEBRUARY 20 - 21, 2027 - State Judging Meeting in Greensboro NC ( Location to be determined )
FEBRUARY 26, 2027 - Semi-Finalist Application Open
MARCH 10, 2027 - Semi-Finalist Application Close
MARCH 12 - 22, 2027 - National Judging
MARCH 31, 2027 - Top 20 MVS Finalists Notified
EARLY APRIL - National & Semi-Finalists Announced
APRIL 29 - MAY 2, 2027 - Leadership Weekend