The Honorees
Matt Haley Trust
The mission of the Matt Haley Trust is to make our world a little bit better and kinder and to further Matt Haley’s legacy by removing the establishment hurdles that keep individuals from reaching their full potential. The Trust offers second chances to individuals, questions the unjust status quo, and lifts others up. It has funded numerous organizations throughout Sussex County and has awarded $750,000 in grants since its inception.
The Lewes Library
The Lewes Public Library prides itself on providing consistent and reliable equity of access in all they do for the community and beyond. The opportunity to freely access information should be a right and not a privilege and the library works to ensure resources, spaces, and programming are accessible and available to everyone regardless of race, religion, beliefs, socioeconomic status and ability. It is a place where everyone is free to be who they are and have an equal opportunity to learn, live, grow and strive for their personal goals.
Hattie Bull
Hattie Bull grew up in Quitman, Georgia where racism was rampant and unapologetic. Her lifelong work has been to change the impact of racism on children and families. Her passion is to make sure all children are treated fairly and equally. Ms. Bull holds an undergraduate degree in Business Education and a master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction. She works with the Cape Henlopen School District Minority Community Liaison Committee which focuses on increasing minority hiring, addressing the disparity in discipline, and closing opportunity gaps for all children.
Waynne Paskins
Waynne Harmon Paskins is a native of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. A retired educator from Cape Henlopen School District, Ms. Paskins co-founded and/or chartered several local organizations, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County, Sisterhood Book Club, and Sussex County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She continues to volunteer with church and other service groups locally.
