Hands On! Children’s Museum in Hendersonville has been recognized for its service to children and families during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The museum recently received the Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award from the Association of Science and Technology Centers — a global organization that celebrates excellence, innovation and transformative impact in the museum field.
Support for the museum’s efforts reached beyond western North Carolina, with contributions from the Wilson community — hometown of Joseph Knight, director and CEO of Hands On! Children’s Museum.
“We are truly honored to receive this remarkable recognition from the Association of Science and Technology Centers,” Knight said. “I am also deeply thankful to the citizens of Wilson and the Kiwanis Club of Wilson All-American for their support and generosity during such a critical time. The way my hometown rallied behind our efforts had a meaningful and lasting impact on countless families throughout western North Carolina.”…