The recipient of the Walter Lacks Award is Cathy Carr, retired teacher and current GardenShare volunteer.
Her nominator remarks, “In 2012 Cathy was [selected] New York State Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year… even though she is now retired, her heart and efforts continue to embrace educating our community, especially youth, around our food system. As a member of GardenShare’s Outreach and Education Committee, she supports annual Agricultural Literacy Week activities, initiated a StoryWalk® program, and co-developed the Veggie Adventure Run as part of the organization’s Fight Hunger Fair and 5K during Hunger Action Month. Cathy is also a gardener and a walker and is devoted to her family and friends.”
CONGRATULATIONS CATHY!