FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) – Floyd County Schools’ Dr. Patricia Watson and the district’s Young Authors Program has been recognized with the 2024 Action Award, presented by the Prichard Committee.

Action Awards are given to individuals and programs that are constantly working to improve education outcomes. This prestigious award was one of nine given at the 2024 Groundswell Summit in Owensboro on Monday.

Dr. Watson says the virtual library aspect of the Young Authors program drew the attention of the committee.

The virtual library allows community members, families and peers to read the stories from anywhere. Teachers can use the writings as examples for students in the future. It will also serve as a historical record for the works.

Floyd County Schools adopted the Young Authors program in 1986.