Presented by Carroll County Public Library
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Fireside on Main, 1341 N Main St, Hampstead, Maryland
Ticket sales have ended for this year's event.
Carroll County Public Library (CCPL) presents the Light of Carroll Awards to honor individuals, organizations, and businesses whose extraordinary kindness, courage, and innovative spirit have advanced literacy and learning throughout Carroll County, MD.
A Breakfast Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026 where the finalists and winners will be celebrated. Check back for ticket sales!
2026 Winners
Ashley Brewer (School Librarian Award)
Noa Brezicki (Student Award)
Taylor Boone (Basic Literacy Award)
Kim Brown (Individual Award)
Kathleen Campanella (The North Star Award)
Serra Jarboe (Cultural Literacy Award)
Coleen Kramer Beal (Life Skills Literacy Award)
Heather Owings (Library Staff Award)
My Caring Paws (Organization Award)
Sponsorships
We are also looking for sponsors for this event! Please refer anyone who would like to sponsor the event or has ideas for sponsors to send us an email. If you are ready to be a sponsor, please review our sponsorship packet (PDF) and complete the sponsorship agreement (PDF) and send to the above email address.