EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - A local camp director was honored for her work during an East Longmeadow town council meeting. Elizabeth Edwards received the 'Arly Rising Star' award. It honors dedicated individuals making an extraordinary impact on children in their community. This award recognized Edwards for her contributions to Pine Knoll Day Camp at East Longmeadow Recreation Department. She was seen as an emerging leader in youth programming, that goes above and beyond to ensure the success of the children within the camp. President of Arly, Tony Pattagila told 22News, "These youth, they're getting a chance in life because someone is giving them that chance. Right. And I think people like Elizabeth do that in their process." "She is about to graduate in early education from Westfield State University," adds Recreation Director Donna Prather. "And she just loves these kiddos. And we love her for loving them." Edwards was also awarded a $1,500 college scholarship. Local News Headlines Eversource warns about new scheme going around that’s affecting its customers Flu cases surge in Massachusetts ‘Athleta’ in Longmeadow Shops closing January 31 Local camp director honored with rising star award WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.