Awards recognize organizations connecting communities with Wi-Fi in innovative ways
MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 10, 2021) — Montclair Public Library has been named a 2021 Wi-Fi At Work Award winner by WifiForward, a coalition of companies, organizations, and public sector institutions working to keep communities connected over the internet.
WifiForward’s Wi-Fi At Work Awards recognize organizations that have kept communities connected via Wi-Fi during this time. Montclair Public Library was specifically recognized for its Senior Hotspot Program. WiFiForward awarded a total of 16 awards.
“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts to keep our community connected,” said Peter Coyl, Library Director. “We know how vital a resource the internet is in today’s society.”
“Wi-Fi is a literal lifeline,” said Ellen Satterwhite, spokesperson for WifiForward. “So many organizations found creative ways to bring this lifeline to more people when they needed it most. These Wi-Fi At Work Awards recognize these remarkable organizations. On behalf of all our coalition members, we are pleased to honor this vital work to connect our communities.”
In the past year, COVID-19 completely transformed our way of life, from how we work to how we go to school and everything in between. Wi-Fi has emerged as an essential service for all Americans, allowing millions of Americans to sustain jobs, drive business, keep students educated, and maintain social bonds amidst a once-in-a-generation pandemic.
About the Montclair Public Library
Founded in 1893, the Montclair Public Library serves the residents of Montclair, New Jersey. It has two facilities: the Main Library at 50 S. Fullerton Avenue and the Bellevue Avenue Branch Library at 185 Bellevue Avenue. The Library has been changing lives every day for over 125 years through words, ideas, and community building by providing unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and community engagement. In 2019, the Library had over 32,000 members, circulated more than 440,000 items, and saw nearly 330,000 visitors, making it one of the busiest municipal libraries in the state. Visit montclairlibrary.org for more information.
About WifiForward
WifiForward is an ad hoc, broad-based group of companies, organizations, and public sector institutions working to alleviate the Wi-Fi spectrum crunch and to support making Wi-Fi even better by finding more unlicensed spectrum. For more information on WifiForward including a full list of coalition members, visit www.wififorward.org.
Media Contact: Peter Coyl, 973-744-0500 ext. 2226, coyl@montclairlibrary.org