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  Archives:  May 2024

DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years.




DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.




Flags Ordered to Half Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flag Status | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Flags are ordered to fly half-staff until sunset on May 15th.




DNREC Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

DNREC’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. A daily entrance fee or a Deauville annual pass will be required for use of the beach from Memorial Day weekend though Nov. 30 in 2024. Deauville Beach annual passes will be available for sale starting Wednesday, May 15.




Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2024 She’s on Her Way Awardees

Department of Human Resources | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Commission announced four exceptional women that were selected as honorees for the 2024 She’s on Her Way Award. With over 40 applications received by the committee, four nominees were chosen for their incredible work in Delaware. This year’s inductees include: […]






  Archives:  May 2024

DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years.




DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.




Flags Ordered to Half Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flag Status | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Flags are ordered to fly half-staff until sunset on May 15th.




DNREC Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

DNREC’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. A daily entrance fee or a Deauville annual pass will be required for use of the beach from Memorial Day weekend though Nov. 30 in 2024. Deauville Beach annual passes will be available for sale starting Wednesday, May 15.




Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2024 She’s on Her Way Awardees

Department of Human Resources | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Commission announced four exceptional women that were selected as honorees for the 2024 She’s on Her Way Award. With over 40 applications received by the committee, four nominees were chosen for their incredible work in Delaware. This year’s inductees include: […]