Community Members To Receive Volunteer Awards From Derby Historical Society

Information via the Derby Historical Society

DERBY, CT — The Derby Historical Society give out three core volunteer-based awards during their upcoming annual meeting and luncheon.

According to a news release, the meeting will be held April 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Payden Field House in Derby.

The luncheon will consist of chicken, ziti, salad, bread, beverage, coffee and dessert. Ticket prices are $45.

The historical society will present the following three awards:

Dorothy Larson Award - For his or her many contributions to the community which in the spirit of the award's namesake coincides with the mission of the Derby Historical Society, which is to preserve, protect and honor our cultural and traditional values. This will be awarded to well-known valley philanthropist Thomas Baklik.

David Humphreys Service Award - Awarded to members in recognition of his or her many years of service in contributing time, talent, and resources in helping fulfill the mission of the Derby Historical Society. This will be awarded to Derby Historical Society Treasurer Cyndi Poppa.

Dr. John I. Howe Award - Awarded to a businessman or woman, individual, group, firm, corporation, or industry whose presence has consistently benefited one or more communities in the Valley region in the spirit of its namesake. This benefit is either through activism, perseverance, and/or philanthropy to the extent that the DerbyHistorical Society recognizes that they will be remembered in a historical context by future generations. This will be awarded to the valley-based nonprofit human service agency TEAM, Inc.

The Derby Historical Society is a nonprofit volunteer-driven organization charged with preserving and teaching local history.

Further information is available on the historical society's website.