CHESTERTOWN — Nominations are open for the Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee annual awards.

The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 at Kent County Middle School. Dinner and childcare will be available at 5 p.m.

As part of the celebration, the committee is asking parents or guardians to nominate a Kent County Public Schools employees who have made a positive impact on students receiving special education or related services.

"We will be honoring those who go above and beyond what is typical and expected to positively impact and set a standard of excellence for the success of students with disabilities," said Elizabeth Tussing, who chairs the committee.

The nomination form is available online at https://tinyurl.com/2s3zrdr2. A downloadable version is available below.

Pre-registration to attend the ceremony is preferred, but not required. Register with the Family Support Resource Center at 410-778-5708, [email protected] or visit https://tinyurl.com/3txxsbjj.

The May 29 ceremony and committee meeting will also include an update on special education in Kent County Public Schools and a review of new legislation that has recently passed.

Kent County Middle School is located at 402 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown.