Community Pride 

Community Leadership Awards

This is an annual event designed to recognize and celebrate effective, unique leadership in Gaston County.

Community Pride Building Programs inspire people to be proud of Gaston County. To build pride, they celebrate local leaders and teach students about the county.

MLK Essay Contest

The MLK Essay Contest was established in 2024 to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gaston County high school students can participate in the contest to learn more about Dr. King and the civil rights movement. Winners receive a small scholarship and the opportunity to read their essays at the MLK Unity Award ceremony.

Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour

The tour teaches students about sites in Gaston County that are sources of community pride.