In Reach, Inc., Celebrates
Prince George’s County, Maryland Amazing
Parents
On April 27, 2012, In Reach, Inc., held
its first Annual Celebrating Amazing
Prince George’s County Parents Awards Program, an event honoring the
outstanding work of parents with children currently enrolled in a Prince
George’s County Public School.
“While most of our work centers on students, I
wanted to do something that recognized the least celebrated group of people –
the parents. Our parents are, and could, undoubtedly, use more support and
encouragement. And that is what this
event was meant to do – show appreciation for all that our parents do,” said
executive director Ms. Toni Smith.
Congratulations again to our three final Amazing Parent
Award recipients:
Ms. Jaminah Wortham,
recipient of the Ingrid M. Turner Amazing Parent Award for demonstrating a
strong sense of community as a volunteer, coach and mentor.
Ms. Kristan Hayes,
recipient of the Parks and Recreation Amazing Parent Award for being an awesome and dedicated bridge builder in the
lives of children.
Mr. Abiodun Babayemi,
recipient of the In Reach, Inc. Amazing Parent Award for being a selfless individual, active volunteer in the
school and community, and an awesome husband and father.
A special thank you to Council
Member Ingrid M. Turner (District 4), an active and dedicated advocate for
children and families; the Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation,
our guest speaker Mr. Jaracus Copes, president and CEO of New Destiny LLC, who
delivered an inspirational message on “success parenting,” In Reach Board of
Directors and our sponsors for making our Awards program a
successful and memorable event, we could not have done this without your
support.
In Reach would also like to thank
all the 2012 nominees: Mr. Abiodun Babayemi, Mrs. Angela Crocker Brown, Ms. Wendy
Graham, Ms. Kristan Hayes, Ms. Akilah Jefferson, Mrs. Valencia Brooks-Jones, Mrs.
Cynthia Proctor, Ms. Rajistrue Ramsammy, Mr. William E. Rogers Jr., Ms. D'Vorolyn
M. Talley, Ms. Ruth Tazanu, Mr. Ronald A. Williams, and Ms. Jaminah Wortham.
In Reach is looking
forward to holding this signature event next year and is putting finishing
touches on its Parent Project which
focuses on engaging parents in activities that increase their knowledge about
post-secondary education and the many opportunities available to their
children.
