Presented by Carroll County Public Library

The Light of Carroll Awards recognize the work of individuals, groups, and businesses, in promoting and supporting the power of literacy through acts of extraordinary kindness, courage, selflessness, or education in our community. The program includes breakfast, awards presentation, and a keynote speaker. 

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Award Criteria

The 2022 nominees for Light of Carroll Awards are:

• Natalie Alascia-Dittfurth

• Back 2 Basics Pediatric Therapy Services

• The Ballet Slipper

• Stacy Bricca, Carroll County Public Schools - Sykesville Middle

• Maxine Bukowitz, Carroll County Recreation and Parks

• Carroll Community College Librarians

• Coalition Against Prejudice

• Diane DeAtley, Carroll Community College - The Food Locker

• Jane Drozinski, Carroll Lutheran School

• Eldersburg Storytime Librarians, Carroll County Public Library

• Asa Evans, Carroll County Public Schools - Robert Moton

• Find Your Purpose

• Friends of Disabled Veterans of Carroll County

• Makenzie Greenwood, Hampstead Little Free Pantry

• GFWC Women’s Club of Westminster

• Chloe Irla, McDaniel College

• Richard Keen

• A Likely Story Bookstore

• Patsy Linville, Carroll County Public Library

• Mason-Dixon Surveyor

• Peggy Miller, Carroll County Public Schools - Runnymeade

• The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County

• Patricia Greenwald, Historic Colored Schoolhouse

• PFLAG, Westminster - Carroll County

• Pipe the Side Brewing Company

• Quantum Internet & Telephone

• Rudolph Girls Bookstore

• The Shepherd’s Staff

• Karen & Richard Soisson

• Jacquelyn Slade

• Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.

• Ting

• Kati Townsley

• Lynn Wheeler

• Betsy Wirick, Carroll County Public Schools - Carroll Springs

• David Zicha