CFAAC has been honoring local philanthropists and volunteers at its annual Celebration of Philanthropy for 21 years. Each year, CFAAC recognizes individuals, businesses, and foundations who demonstrate exceptional generosity, outstanding civic and philanthropic responsibility, exemplary leadership in advancing philanthropy, and encouragement of others to become philanthropic leaders in Anne Arundel County. View this year's presentation below.

2021 Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees

Click the photos below to learn about each awardee's inspiring story of giving back to our community.


Jeffrey Harris & Joyce Pratt Philanthropists of the Year	Hannon Armstrong Corporate Philanthropist of the Year	Townsend McNitt Volunteer of the Year	Ryan O’Connor Young Volunteer of the Year

Larry Griffin Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award	Cindy Pond Legacy Award for Planned Giving	Janice Keating Boots on the Ground Award	Martha Blaxall Carroll H. Hynson Jr. Award in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Philanthropy

2021 Celebration of Philanthropy Program Book

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Thank you to our sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors	Blue Heron Financial Group Brick Companies Chaney Enterprises Carl and Anita Gutschick David & Kim Mitchell Rosso Commercial Real Estate Services Severn Bank Martha Van Woerkom What's Up? Magazine
Friends of Philanthropy	Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Boatyard Bar & Grill Kate & Harry Caldwell Tara Clifford Mary Grace Folwell & Jeff Riedle Anne & Warren Hamel Bruce Hargus Barb Kappel Nonprofit Advisor and Fundraising Coach Mary & Dale Spencer Greg & Trish Strott Bill Thompson in memory of Carol Thompson Karen M. Whaley