FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CFAAC CONTACT: Damika Baker-Wilson, Director of Development
damika@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102, ext.102
(Annapolis, MD, September 19, 2023) The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards. A committee of past Celebration of Philanthropy Award winners, CFAAC staff and board members selected the following nine award recipients: Philanthropists of the Year Award: Mike and Trish Davis, nominated by Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year: M & T Bank, nominated by Anne Arundel County Food Bank and the YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County; Volunteer of the Year: R. Scott Gregory, nominated by Books for International Goodwill; Young Volunteers of the Year: Indu Bodala, nominated by Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Andrew Nolan, nominated by Marshall Hope Corporation; Carroll H. Hynson, Jr. Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy: Maurice B. Tosé, nominated by the Caucus of African American Leaders; Boots on the Ground Award: Peter Summers, nominated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Inc.; Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael J. Ragland Sr., nominated by Langton Green; and Legacy Award for Planned Giving: The Estate of Dr. Michael J. Kurtz, nominated by the Wellness House of Annapolis.
This year, CFAAC will also honor Larry Clark with the Celebration of Philanthropy Award for his philanthropic work and dedication in Anne Arundel County. This prestigious award has only been awarded three times in the history of this event to individuals whose extraordinary lifetime commitment to philanthropy has had a direct and lasting effect on our community. Clark’s contributions of financial support through the Deerbrook Charitable Trust has had a transformational impact on multiple nonprofits in Anne Arundel County.
“Larry’s tireless contributions of time and expertise, coupled with the financial support of the now sunsetted Trust, embodies the ultimate concept of what it means to be a philanthropist in our community,” said CFAAC President & CEO Mary Spencer.
The awards will be presented on Friday, November 17, at 11 am at LIVE! Casino Hotel® Maryland in Hanover, MD, during the Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. Tickets and opportunities for sponsorships are now available for this exciting and well-attended event. Find out more at www.cfaac.org or contact Development Director Damika Baker-Wilson at 410.280.1102 or damika@cfaac.org.
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is celebrating 25 years as a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), publicly supported philanthropic organization with the long-term goal of building permanent funds that provide support to local nonprofit organizations through grants and special projects. Our mission is to inspire and promote giving in Anne Arundel County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1998, CFAAC is one of the largest funders of nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County. CFAAC distributes $4 to $6 million annually.