TOWSON, MD—A handful of Baltimore County police officers received a very special honor in Towson this weekend. On Friday, five members of the Baltimore County Police Department were presented with a Medal of Commendation and an Award Certificate from the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution’s Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chapter. Each officer received the commendation medal for their selfless […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched new workforce development programs in the public sector and hospitality industry during the Maryland Department of Labor’s third annual Maryland Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. The event, which coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, recognized 32 winners across six categories: Registered Apprentice; Youth Apprentice; Mentor, Business; Local Workforce Board; and Apprenticeship Champion, in addition to naming […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two members of The Maryland School for the Blind staff are among the recipients of the 2023 Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB) national award program. POSB, a subdivision of the Council of Schools for the Blind, annually recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals across the nation who work with blind or low-vision students. The nomination process is […]
TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Police Department officers were presented with special awards this week. Officer Tabitha Hays and Detective P. Crumbacker were both honored by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission. During this week’s ceremony, Officer Hays received the Instructor of the Year Award and Detective Crumbacker received the Adjunct Instructor of the Year Award. The Police Training and […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the awardees of Baltimore County’s inaugural Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “At the center of Baltimore County’s network of strong, vibrant communities are dedicated individuals who commit their free time to advocating for their neighbors and […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. Seven award categories will be considered involving activities related to education, employment, advocacy, volunteerism and accessibility. The awards program seeks to recognize individual achievements of people with disabilities and activities undertaken by individuals, groups or organizations that contribute to the well-being and independence of […]
JOPPA, MD—At a reception held at Mountain Branch in Joppa on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Freedom Federal Credit Union honored Christina Polsinelli and Don Heiderman, as the grand prize award recipients of the Credit Union’s 2023 Golden Apple Annual Educator Awards. The program, now in its twelfth year, doubled its grant program last year to include Baltimore County. Golden Apple […]
BALTIMORE, MD—At its 98th annual meeting, the United Way of Central Maryland honored Governor Wes Moore with the Frank Miller Spirit of Partnership award for his ongoing work to promote equity and increase access to life’s basic needs for all Marylanders. “From raising awareness about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households on the campaign trail, to partnering with United […]