City of Sumter recognizes litter award winners during meeting

The City of Sumter announced the winners of the 2023 Sumter Litter Award during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16:

- Palmetto Optimist Club, Most Litter Picked Up;

- The Rotary Club, Most Volunteers; and

- Candida Dixon and Sondra Ruff, Above and Beyond Award.

Awards for the 2024 Love Where You Live Litter Poster Contest were also given to the top elementary, middle and high school students for their entries. The posters will be displayed throughout the year across the city. Each winner also received a $100 gift card for their work.

The winners were:

- Arron Duncan, third-grader at Liberty STEAM Charter School

- Amera Jefferson, sixth-grader at Furman Middle School

- Benjamin Morrow, 12th-grader at Sumter High School