NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 8, 2008
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

KSI Presents Linda Hitchens with KSI Champion Award

          Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) presented Linda Hitchens, of Millsboro, with its prestigious KSI Champion Award during KSI’s 46^th Annual Awards Dinner at the Sheraton Dover Hotel.

          The KSI Champion Award recognizes an individual who fully believes in the mission of KSI and the ABILITIES of people with disabilities. The KSI Champion aggressively looks for opportunities within their organization for contracts and work opportunities for KSI. They willingly and enthusiastically share their KSI experiences with others in hopes of creating additional employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The Champion’s efforts have had a significant impact on the lives of others.

          Linda Hitchens, Senior Packaging Supervisor for Intervet/ Schering-Plough Animal Health, manages the area where KSI’s Work Crew and two KSI staff supervisors work. Craig Crouch, KSI CEO, said “Linda believes in KSI, the people we serve, and the value we bring to her business operation.  She includes the KSI work crew in all activities in the plant and she regularly attends KSI special events. She has enriched the lives of many KSI participants.”

          Mrs. Hitchens was presented a plaque from KSI, a State of Delaware Senate Tribute, sponsored by Senator Gary Simpson, and a State of Delaware House of Representatives Tribute, co-sponsored by Representatives Bob Walls and George Carey.  More than 200 guests attended KSI’s Annual Awards Dinner.

          KSI is committed to making all reasonable accommodations, in order to ensure that our programs and services are as accessible as possible, to as many people as possible. To learn more about KSI, call Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations, at (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015.

     KSI honored Linda Hitchens, (center), with its prestigious KSI Champion Award. Senator Gary Simpson and Representative Bob Walls congratulate and thank her for her dedication to KSI.