Elizabeth M. Scott, former Postmaster of Dryden and East Wilton, was recognized by the National Association as Woman of the Year 2011-12 in the field of arts and writing.

Scott received the prestigious award for her demonstrated excellence and dedication in the field of arts and writing on Sept. 1. Her artistic ability includes pastels, water colors and acrylics, plus creating hand crafted jewelry. Her acrylic entry of the American bald eagle, won Best of Show at an area art show in May.

Scott, along with illustrator Kay Whytock Jackson of Weld, has published three children’s books within a year’s time. These books have been featured at Texas State Library Conference in Houston in April 2009, the Miami International Book Fair in November 2009 and the Los Angeles Times National Book Festival in April 2010.

Scott was also recognized for her community involvement and volunteer missionary service throughout her lifetime. While in the Wilton/Farmington area, Scott served on the board of directors at Work First Inc. for 14 years. As volunteer missionaries, Scott and her husband, John, helped establish 11 of the 16 Southern Baptist churches throughout Maine.

The Scott’s opened their home to host Russian exchange students from Mt. Blue High School and the University of Maine in Farmington. Through her involvement with internationals, Elizabeth had the opportunity to travel worldwide with a group of high school teachers and college professors.

Scott resides in Texas with her husband, John. They one grown daughter, Julie, who is a chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston.

Currently, Elizabeth owns and operates three individual businesses: B & K Driftwood art studio, The Red Boot Thrift Shop and is editor of Matagorda NEWS, a free community newspaper supported by advertisements. She is the secretary/treasurer of the local Chamber of Commerce.