<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christopher Winstead, [email protected], (207) 564-3638, (207) 307-9779</p><p>PCEDC NAMES MYRICK AWARD RECIPIENT</p><p>The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) has named Representative Norman Higgins as the 14th Recipient of the Warren “Pete” Myrick Award. </p><p>Representative Higgins exemplifies the criteria set by Pete Myrick, a Guilford resident, who was a longtime educator and founder of PCEDC. Criteria includes overall impact of the candidate’s accomplishments, the duration of the candidate’s engagement in community service activities, and the breadth of community involvement. </p><p>The Executive Committee of the PCEEDC presents the Myrick Award each year to recognize a Piscataquis County citizen, business, or organization who exemplifies Pete Myrick’s concern for and commitment to education, economic development, and/or civic leadership in the region. Myrick, A Guilford resident who died in 2002, was a longtime education in Guilford and a founder of PCEDC, serving as the Council’s president in 2001.</p><p>“Pete Myrick and I worked 32 years together in SAD 4, both in the classroom and in administration. Our goal was improving educational opportunities for our students and adults throughout Piscataquis County. I can think of no honor I value more, than the Pete Myrick award.” Says Representative Higgins. </p><p>“Norm has been a tireless advocate for advancing economic development throughout our county; he is a collaborator and partner in advancing access to broadband, providing sensible solutions as it relates to affordable and renewable energy, and in advocating on our behalf on a Statewide level. We are pleased to name Norm as a recipient of the Warren “Pete” Myrick Award.” Christopher Winstead, Executive Director for PCEDC. </p><p>Please join PCEDC on Monday, December 5th from 5:00-7:30 at the Mill Event Space for our Annual Meeting and award presentation. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Christopher Winstead at 564-3638 or via email at [email protected].</p><p>######</p>