Odenton, MD. – The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC) announced that it will be hosting its annual Spirit of Community Awards on March 28th, 2022, at The HALL at Live! beginning at 6:00 p.m.! The event is being presented by Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.
CMC’s Spirit of Community Awards celebrates the individuals and businesses who make the region special. This annual event honors educators, businesses, public safety officers, and military personnel for their community contributions!
The CMC is thrilled to announce 2022 Spirit of Community Winners and Nominees:
Public Safety Winners
- Firefighter of the Year: Captain Donna McGuire, Anne Arundel County Fire Department
- Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Randy E. Sanger, II., Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
- Military Service Member of the Year: Major Brian J. Wagner, US Air Force, Fort George G. Meade
- Police Officer of the Year: PFC Shelby Parker, Anne Arundel County Police Department
- Public Safety Officer of the Year: Ms. Haley Cifizzari, Office of Emergency Management, City of Laurel
- Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year: Corporal Angelina Hines, Office of the Sheriff, Anne Arundel County
Elementary Educator of the Year Nominees
- Heather Huber, Odenton Elementary
- Jennifer McVitty, Pershing Hill Elementary
- Katherine Fielder, South Shore Elementary
- Mikki Loiselle, Crofton Elementary
- Sherri Edmonds, Odenton Christian School
Middle School Educator of the Year Nominees
- Carla Burgess, Old Mill Middle School South
- Gregory Norris, Arundel Middle School
- Lee Hagan, Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
- Raquel Hysell, Meade Middle School
High School Educator of the Year Nominees
- Brittany Owens, Meade High School
- Emma Progar, Crofton High School
- Demetri Bedel, Old Mill High School
- Tom Dickinson, Center of Applied Technology North
Administrative Support Staff of the Year Nominees
- Andy Moede, Old Mill High School
- Christina Sharps, South Shore Elementary
- Dereck Green, Arundel Middle School
- Myra Glover, Meade Middle School
- Nakia Evans, Old Mill Middle School South
- Shakira Vaughn, MacArthur Middle School
Administrator of the Year Nominees
- Jonathan Reagan, Odenton Christian School
- Tabatha Camacho, MacArthur Middle School
Business Partner of the Year Nominees
- Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
- Central Atlantic Toyota
“We are so excited to celebrate and honor some of the incredible individuals and businesses who serve our community. Our region’s high quality of life is due in large part to the people we will be recognizing. We hope you can join us IN-PERSON at Live! Casino to thank those who make our region one of the best places to live, work, and do business!” Kristi Simon, CMC President & CEO.
For media inquiries, contact Olivia Hokanson, Communications Manager, Olivia@CentralMarylandChamber.org.
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About the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce: The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC), where business is happening, represents over 400 local employers. CMC is the leader in advancing innovative solutions to the region’s business priorities. CMC works hand-in-hand with companies in the region to build a strong business community. To learn more about the CMC, please visit http://www.centralmarylandchamber.org and follow CMC on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: @CentralMDcc
