Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce Hosts Awards Gala: 2023 Winners Announced

Odenton, MD. – The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) hosted it's Awards Gala on March 20th, 2023, at Live! Casino & Hotel. The CMC, alongside over 350 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 2023 Winners:

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Start-Up of the Year

  • 3P Consulting

Woman-Owned Business of the Year

  • Stewart Technologies, Inc.

BIPOC Business of the Year*

  • Tocar Spa

Small Business of the Year

  • Chesapeake Think Tank, LLC

Large Business of the Year

  • BGE

Business Partner of the Year

  • Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

Volunteer of the Year

  • Bethe Brekke

*Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS

Public Safety Winners              

  • Public Safety Volunteer of the Year: Rosa Maher, City of Laurel Emergency Management
  • Police Officer of the Year: Hunter Martin, Anne Arundel County Police Department
  • Sheriff's Deputy of the Year: Corporal Will Cogle, Office of the Sheriff, Anne Arundel County
  • Firefighter of the Year: Lieutenant John Shoemaker, Anne Arundel County Fire Department
  • Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Lieutenant Kyle Norman, Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
  • Military Service Member of the Year: Staff Sergeant Giovanni T. Sims, US Air Force, Fort George G. Meade

Elementary Educator of the Year

  • Courtney Kenney, South Shore Elementary

Middle School Educator of the Year

  • Josh Ritter, Ruth Parker Eason

High School Educator of the Year

  • Carolyn Plitt, Arundel High

Facilities Support Staff of the Year

  • Dorcell Holland, Ruth Parker Eason

Administrative Support Staff of the Year

  • Latasha Savoy, Van Bokkelen Elementary

Administrator of the Year

  • Dr. Chris Wooleyhand, Pershing Hills Elementary

School Business Partner of the Year

  • Toyota Sheehy of Laurel

“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.” - Kristi Simon, CMC President & CEO

Full event gallery: https://bit.ly/3nfnmG1