Over 280 individuals from the community came together to celebrate the work of individuals, businesses and non-profits. Keynote Speaker Peter Franchot, Comptroller, State of Maryland brought the impact of financial literacy to full light in his address. Best of all, many individuals and organizations supporting literacy in our community were honored. The stories of how these works make a community impact and improve lives demonstrate that literacy is key to a successful life.
By providing opportunities for individuals to improve their literacy skills the Library opens doors of opportunity. These opportunities are often under-utilized, because people simply do not know what a modern Library does, and what impact it can have on the community. Wicomico Public Libraries are as necessary and vital to the health of our community today as they were when the Library began in 1926.
Congratulations to our 2017 Light of Literacy Award Winners:
Business Luminary Award: Vantage Point Solutions Group
Youth Luminary: Dariana Ortiz
Educator Luminary Award: Wanda Dawson
Adult Luminary Award: Pat Layton
Adult Luminary Award: Linda Prochaska
Non-Profit Luminary Award: Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore
Higher Education Luminary Award: Katie Kirby
The Friends of Wicomico Public Libraries would like to thank WMDT Channel 47, The Daily Times and Clear Channel Outdoor for providing their expertise in promoting this event. The Friends want to also thank H. Scott Duncan, PhD, our Emcee, as well as the Award Narrators, Emily Lampa and Daniel Johnson, for sharing their time and talents with our attendees. A special “Thank you!” to all our sponsors for making our Awards Ceremony a reality, and to all the volunteers who made the day so very special. Lastly, thank you to our community for coming to the event and for supporting the Library’s mission and vision.
Wicomico Public Libraries are located in Downtown Salisbury, the Centre at Salisbury, in Pittsville, and the Library Bookmobile. Wicomico Public Libraries offer numerous resources such as free Internet access, a variety of classes and events, and an online eBooks library, and it engages the
community through education, economic development and through various community events. You Belong @ Wicomico Public Libraries!
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For more information on how to get involved with the 2018 Friends’ Light of Literacy event or if you wish to become a Friend of the Library, please visit our web site, WicomicoLibrary.org.
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