The Friends of the Sandwich Public Library Award
in honor of Richard J. Connor
Richard J. Connor was the beloved director of the Sandwich Public Library from 1977 – 2010. To honor his legacy, the Friends of the Sandwich Public Library created an annual award for a graduating high school senior residing in Sandwich. This $5,000 award provides financial assistance towards the recipient’s purchase of textbooks, course materials, or other expenses for their continuing education.
Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors residing in Sandwich, regardless of where they attend school, including home schooled students, may apply. Applicants must be planning to continue their education as a full-time student at a fully accredited institution. How to apply The online application opens each Spring. The application form will be available from this page. Applicants will be asked to submit:
- a completed application
- an essay on a book they have read
- a college acceptance letter
To apply for this award, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and attach your completed application, essay, and college acceptance letter.
2026 Award Winner
Elliot Chapman
Attended Sturgis Charter Public School
Attending Amherst College in the fall
Previous Winners:
2025: Mia Mulcahy
2024: Ronan Gleason
2023: Maili Sullivan
2022: Ellen Murray
2021: Parker Hunt
2020: Jacob Swenson
2019: Joseph Rotonda
2018: Caroline Breen & Matthew Aguiar
2017: Emily Spinello
2016: Shannon Saffle
2015: Orna Lynch
2014: Molly Mott
2013: Sarah McGee
2012: Stephanie Esmond & Cory Warren
2011: Colleen Sullivan
2010: Craig Brubaker