Novi Library Recognizes Influential Novi Mothers

Just in time for Mother's Day, 23 moms were honored for making a difference in Novi in the First Annual Influential Woman Essay Contest.

Veronica Murff, State Farm Agent, celebrated 20 years of doing business in Novi by sponsoring the contest.

Nearly two dozen women entered the contest, all who happened to write essays about their mothers and how they have made a difference.

The winner was Mackenzie Betts, who wrote an essay about her mother, Wendy Betts. The first runner-up was Josiah Snowden, who wrote an essay about his mother, Judy Allen.  The second runner up was Amelia Ritter, who wrote an essay about her mother, Laura Ritter.

All of the nominees were recognized at the Tuesday night.

In partnership with the Novi Public Library, the Murff agency gave the winner $500 and a plaque.