Kara Scott
2024 Elissa M. Garofalo
Community Impact Award Honoree
Established by friends and family, the award is presented in memory of Elissa Garofalo to someone who demonstrates leadership, vision, and impact in Carbon County. Wild Elder Wine & Cider Co. in Jim Thorpe is the initial award sponsor and has pledged to help make it permanently endowed at the Community Foundation.
“Elissa was a friend and a mentor. I first met her as a community member concerned with planning and was honored to eventually work alongside her as a peer,” said Amber Finsel, Wild Elder’s co-owner. “She was a brilliant woman who had the vision, determination, and patience necessary to bring about positive community change. If she was here today, Elissa would certainly still be working tirelessly for the benefit of our community. It was from this idea that the Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award was born.”
“To be recognized in the footprint of Elissa Garafalo is a humbling honor,” said Kara Scott about receiving the inaugural award. “I wouldn’t be in this position without the time, support, and resources shared with me by so many people with a common vision of hope and prosperity for our community. I am so grateful to be a small part of this collective effort.”
Kara will receive the award at the 20/20 Circle Annual Meeting & Grants Dinner on October 9th at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton. Tickets for the event are available for $40 pp. Register now.
