Light of Carroll Awards
Presented by Carroll County Public Library

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Fireside on Main, 1341 N Main St, Hampstead, Maryland

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.

Previous Winners

2023

A Likely Story Bookstore (Business Literacy Award)
Billy Lyve (Cultural Literacy Award)
Caleb Chamelin (Agriculture (Ag) Literacy Award)
Cameron Livesay (Young Entrepreneur Award)
Edna Mae Wasmer (Basic Literacy Award)
Kimberly Johnson (School Librarian Award)
Lynne Griffith and the Carroll County Arts Council Staff (Arts Literacy Award)
Makenna Steele (Youth Award)
Marty Hankins (Community Educator Award)
Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County (Health Literacy Award)
Robin Lunger (Technology Literacy Award)
Terry Smack (Adult Award)
The Shepherd's Staff (Nonprofit Award)

2022

The Ballet Slipper (Arts Literacy Award)
Diane DeAtley, Carroll Community College - The Food Locker (Health Literacy Award)
Makenzie Greenwood, Hampstead Little Free Pantry (Youth Award)
GFWC Women's Club of Westminster (Organization - Nonprofit Award)
Richard Keen (Basic Literacy Award)
Patricia Greenwald, Historic Colored Schoolhouse (Educator Award)
PFLAG, Westminster - Carroll County (Cultural Literacy Award)
Pipe the Side Brewing Company (Organization - Business Award)
Quantum Internet & Telephone (Technology Literacy Award)
Karen & Richard Soisson (Adult Award)
Betsy Wirick, Carroll County Public Schools - Carroll Springs (School Librarian Award)

Sponsorships

We are also looking for sponsors for this event! Please refer anyone who would like to sponsor the event or ideas for sponsors to contact us at light@carr.org. If you are ready to be a sponsor, please review our sponsorship packet and complete the sponsorship agreement and send to the above email address.

Award Criteria