FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 16, 2024

Central Maryland Chamber



Central Maryland Chamber Hosts Awards Gala:

2024 Award Winners Announced

Odenton, MD. – The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) hosted it's Awards Gala on April 15th, 2024, at The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel. The CMC, alongside 400 attendees, celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of the Central Maryland Region's most dedicated civil servants and chamber members/ volunteers. The seated dinner and reception honored the noteworthy contributions and service of individuals who make our community a better place by dedicating their passion to helping others.


The CMC is thrilled to announce our 2024 WINNERS:


HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES


Start-Up of the Year


Woman-Owned Business of the Year


BIPOC Business of the Year*


Small Business of the Year


Large Business of the Year


Volunteer of the Year

  • Lori Ratzburg


Government Advocate of the Year


*Black, Indigenous, and People of Color


SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS


Public Safety

  • Police Officer of the Year: Sgt. Anthony Miskovish, Laurel Police Department
  • Police Officer of the Year: Corporal Derek DeLoatch, Anne Arundel County Police Department
  • Sheriff's Deputy of the Year: Corporal Nelson Broderick, Office of the Sheriff, Anne Arundel County
  • Firefighter of the Year: Vincent Nicolas, Anne Arundel County Fire Department
  • Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Jonathan Hartley, Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
  • Military Service Member of the Year: Staff Sgt. Victoria Boyton, Defense Media Activity


Elementary Educator of the Year     

  • Angelique Jones, Crofton Woods Elementary 


Middle School Educator of the Year

  • Kevin Embury, Old Mill Middle South


High School Educator of the Year

  • Don Kerr, Center for Applied Technology North


Facilities Support Staff of the Year

  • Louis Queen, Four Seasons Elementary


Administrative Support Staff of the Year

  • Vivianette Colon, Meade Middle 


Administrator of the Year

  • Lindsay Drager, AACPS Virtual Academy


Business Partner of the Year

  • Sergeant John Sims, Crofton Police Officer at Crofton Elementary School


“We are so excited to have celebrated and honored 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 recognized.” - Kim Wirt, CMC Director of Operations


Full event gallery: www.CentralMarylandChamber.org/24AwardsGala


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 350 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 www.centralmarylandchamber.org and follow CMC on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: @CentralMDcc

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2024 Corporate Trustees

Legacy Leader:
Platinum Trustees: 
Gold Trustees:

Silver Trustees:

Academy Yard

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region

Crusaders for Change, LLC

Elm Street Development

EPE Wealth Advisors

The Halle Companies

Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC

Mia Anderson Real Estate Professional

Scott Spedden Farmers Agency

Tide Creek Financial Group

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