Black Mothers In Power Recognized for Community Impact

Hall-Long, Community Leaders Celebrate 2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Honorees

Published By: Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2024

CLAYTON, Del. – The 2024 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge award ceremony on Wednesday hosted the largest class of honorees, shining a light on creative ways to address food insecurity, chronic disease prevention, postpartum care, and more.

This year’s winning submissions came from individuals, organizations, and institutions across Delaware who committed to enacting better health and wellness for their communities, ultimately helping to elevate the well-being, productivity, and prosperity of the state of Delaware. The event, held at 2023 Lt. Governor’s Challenge awardee Providence Creek Academy, acknowledged a variety of programs that deliver outcomes for maternal and child health, emotional well-being, chronic disease management and prevention, and healthy living.

“The Lt. Governor’s Challenge is more than a recognition program; it is an incubator for change-makers. It is always an honor to be in the presence of so many community organizations doing the hard work to make a difference among families, neighborhoods, workplaces, faith-based organizations, institutions, and schools,” said Lt. Governor Hall-Long. “To all the awardees: Congratulations! The state of Delaware thanks you for your tireless service.”