WHO: State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery
           Baltimore County Superintendent S. Dallas Dance
           Rhonda Blankenship, 2013 Maryland Teacher of the Year
           Matt Boylan, Store Team Leader for Target
           Honorees from 24 Maryland school systems

WHAT: The Sixth Annual Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) event will honor 24 local winners in a special awards presentation.  Awards will also be presented to the top five finalists and, in a surprise announcement, one overall State winner.

The Maryland PIMA program is the only statewide program of its kind in the nation.  Developed by the Maryland State Department of Education, the awards program recognizes parents and guardians for their exceptional work in support of Maryland public education. The awards program received scores of nominees from across the State, each of whom demonstrated significant, positive impact on public education in their communities.

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is the Platinum Sponsor for the PIMA program.  This sponsorship is part of Target’s ongoing efforts to build strong, safe, and healthy communities across the country.

WHEN: Friday, May 17
             6 p.m. – Reception
             7 p.m. – Awards  

WHERE: Eastern Technical High School
               1100 Mace Avenue
               Baltimore, MD 21221
               (410) 887-0197