The Myrick Award will be given by the Executive Committee to recognize a Piscataquis County resident, 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 educator in SAD 4 and one of the founders of the PCEDC, serving as the Council's president in 2001.

Criteria to be considered in determining the award winner will include the overall impact of the candidate's accomplishments, the duration of the candidate's engagement in community service activities, and the breadth of involvement in the community.

Nominations for the award must be submitted no later than Nov. 4 to the Executive Committee, which will be responsible for selecting the annual award winner. The application should consist of a 1-3 page letter that details how the candidate meets the award criteria in the specific areas of education, economic development and/or civic leadership. Supporting documentation may be attached to the application letter, and the application must be mailed to Mark Scarano, Executive Director, Piscataquis County Economic Development Council, 50 Mayo St., Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, 04426.

The award itself will consist of a commemorative Monson slate plaque engraved with the winner's name. A separate plaque, containing the names of all Myrick Award winners, will hang in the Gordon Andrews Conference Room at the Penquis Higher Education Center.