Rose Hooper, left, feature editor for The Sylva Herald, was recently given the American Cancer Society's Southeast Division's Glass Sword Award in recognition of her outstanding media coverage and support of the American Cancer Society and their programs. The prestigious award, presented here by American Cancer Society Regional Vice President Mary Nesbitt, is given annually as part of the organization's Media Awards Program. |
The American Cancer Society recently instituted a special recognition program for media partners who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to informing their community about the society's mission and fight against cancer.
Rose Hooper, feature editor for The Sylva Herald, was given the American Cancer Society's Southeast Division's Glass Sword Award in recognition of her outstanding media coverage and support of the American Cancer Society and their programs. The prestigious award is presented annually as part of the Media Awards Program. The Media Awards Program was developed by the American Cancer Society in order to recognize media sources that have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the organization and its mission. The Sylva Herald was selected as the sole recipient of this year's award for the region, which includes 29 counties in North and South Carolina and Georgia. |