Calvert County's 2001 Representative for "Maryland's Most Beautiful People" Volunteer Award Announced

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- September 12, 2001 -- Ruth N. Reid has been selected as Calvert County's 2001 Representative for the 15th annual "Maryland's Most Beautiful People" Volunteer Award. Mrs. Reid, along with all of this year's candidates, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners at their weekly meeting.

Ruth N. Reid, a resident of Huntingtown, is a full time volunteer in Calvert County. Her volunteerism encompasses a seven-day volunteer workweek and includes organizations that range from health to education. Mrs. Reid serves as secretary of the local unit of the American Cancer Society as well as the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Calvert County Nursing Center. She is also the coordinator for the Huntingtown Learning Center and is an active member of the Plum Point United Methodist Church. She participates in a prison ministry program at the local detention facility and is a very active member of the Calvert County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

"A total of thirty people and/or organizations were nominated this year in Calvert County", stated Herman Schieke, Tourism Specialist with the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. "Mrs. Reid was chosen by a panel of judges consisting of representatives from the local media along with a past recipient of the award. The judging process was overseen by members of Calvert County's Tourism Advisory Committee. Calvert County is very fortunate to have so many volunteers willing to give so generously of themselves. It's what makes this County such a wonderful place to live and visit! We congratulate Mrs. Reid and thank the following nominees for their dedication to the County" Mr. Schieke added.

Cecilia Barnes
Becky Binder
H. Bruce Bolt
Jim Bonner
Marla "Marty" Jean Carmichael
Catholic Charities Family Center Volunteers
Joyce B. Conlon
Teresa I. Culver
Tim Duelley
Ron Dufresne
Ronald Elwell
Donna Fennelly
John R. Flinn
Eva Grace Fowler
Robbin Haigler
Larry & Mary Jean Hatch
DeAnna Leech
Carolyn Mohler
Irene Norris
Mike O'Kelley
Tony Penna
Lisa Pruett
Ruth N. Reid
Jo Ruggieri
Chris H. Soden
Jane Strawser
Ruth Waul
Gustave C. Wolf
Kathryn Martin Wolfe

The Maryland You Are Beautiful Program was launched in 1987 by Governor William Donald Schaefer to generate State pride through various projects that promote self-esteem and volunteerism. Governor Parris N. Glendening stated, "Unique to Maryland and the nation, the Maryland You Are Beautiful Program generates enormous State pride by recognizing thousands of unsung heroes who make Maryland a better place to live, work, and visit."

For additional information on the Maryland You Are Beautiful program, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, 410.535.4583 or 301.855.1880, via email cced@co.cal.md.us. Visit the State's "Maryland You are Beautiful" web site at www.dnr.state.md.us/myab

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com