Md. Comptroller Presents Golden Apple Awards

BERLIN -- Comptroller Peter Franchot made the rounds on the Eastern Shore Wednesday presenting education-based Golden Apple Awards in both Wicomico and Worcester counties as part of a continuing campaign to honor volunteers in Maryland.

In its inaugural year, the Golden Apple Award has been presented to both individuals and groups around the state. The common denominator is that award winners dedicate themselves to education without any form of compensation.

“There are thousands of people around the state of Maryland that volunteer to help out in the public schools. And we created this Golden Apple award because we wanted them to not always be unsung heroes without any recognition because we at the state level appreciate what you do, the way you handle yourself and the consistency with which you come in and help out. It’s a huge help to us as we try to make these kids better prepared and have a higher quality of life than we had,” said Franchot.
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