10/21/2026
Celebrating Community Builders in Reading-Berks!
Last night, the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks was honored to attend the 2026 BCTV Berks Eugene L. Shirk Community Builder & Community Media Awards, celebrating the outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in our community.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
Pat Giles, of the Wyomissing Foundation, received the Eugene L. Shirk Community Builder Award.
Melissa Adams, accepting on behalf of the Reading Public Library, received the Community Building Organization Award.
John & Winnie Hoskyns-Abrahall, of Bullfrog Films, were recognized as Community Media Award Honorees.
Congratulations to BCTV on celebrating its 50th anniversary! Thank you for five decades of keeping our community informed, connected, and engaged through local media.
We are grateful to be part of a community filled with dedicated individuals and organizations working to strengthen connections, promote literacy, and make Reading-Berks a better place for everyone.
Congratulations to all the honorees, and thank you for the meaningful contributions you make to our community!
