Dr. Ray Hoy.

Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, recently received the 2021 Hall of Fame Award from the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Dr. Heidi Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Dr. Charles Wight, president of Salisbury University, at the 101st annual awards luncheon held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.

Sponsored by the Wicomico County Education Foundation (WCEF), the award was presented by Susan Purnell of WCEF and Dr. Donna Hanlin, superintendent of Wicomico County Public Schools. Hoy was recognized for his leadership, courage, commitment to higher education, grit and determination in the unwavering battle to continue in-person education while protecting the health and safety of students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hall of Fame Award, formerly known as The Chamber Award, acknowledges an individual who has demonstrated a career of high achievement, leadership on complex issues, and a sustained commitment to the advancement of our region through their unselfish service and unparalleled professionalism among their peers.

Hoy previously received The Chamber Award in 2012.