Light of Literacy Awards Ceremony

Who: Friends Wicomico Public Libraries

What: The Friends of Wicomico Public Libraries will host their Third Annual Light of Literacy Awards on Thursday, April 9, from 8-10 a.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. This awards breakfast recognizes the dedication of everyday individuals doing extraordinary work in promoting the power of literacy throughout the community. The Light of Literacy Awards brings together leaders from around the area to recognize those who are luminaries in our community, lighting the way for others by their example.

When: Thursday, April 9th from 8 am – 10 am

Where: Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Flanders Room - Salisbury, Maryland

Why: By recognizing individuals and organizations who promote literacy and by raising public awareness of their work, the Friends hope to multiply their efforts and the effect they have in the community.  This will benefit those who do the work, those who gain assistance from this work, but also those with literacy needs who are seeking assistance.

Below is a list of our nominees:
Adult Luminary Award
Neil Jen
Alexis Dashield
Andrew Heller
Linda Jagusiak
Beth Ohlsson
Brice Stump

Business Luminary Award
Barnes & Noble of Salisbury, MD
Salt Water Media

Educator Luminary Award
Teresa McCain
Janice McCabe
Betty Hamblin    
Dr. Judith Pike
Dr. Judylynn Mitchell
Mary Mannel
Priscilla Basehart
Barbara Culver

Higher Education Luminary Award
Carson Wigley
Charles Porter
Dr. Amy Hagenrater-Gooding
Ernest Bond
Dr. George Whitehead
Jennifer Cox
Thomas Boudreau

Non-Profit Organization Luminary Award
PAC 14
Pets on Wheels of Delmarva, Inc.
Cops N Kids Program
DEAR Project at Dove Pointe
Girls Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay
Lynn Rising, Program Coordinator for ShoreCorps/PALS at SU
Somerset Early Learning Advisory Council
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art

Youth Luminary Award
Douglas Buck
Alison Sahler
Breanna Soldatelli
Levy Stuart Minchala
Samantha Wiersberg
Wicomico High School Volunteers for the WISE Program at Wicomico Middle School