This award is named in honor of the late Carol Thompson, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County's Founder and first Executive Director.

It is presented to an individual who has made lasting, significant, and impactful contributions to Anne Arundel County by advancing philanthropy through long-standing leadership; responding creatively to societal problems; and bringing leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, organizations, and businesses together.

Wondering who to nominate?
Do you know an individual who changes lives and inspires others to make an impact; and who has made lasting, significant, and impactful contributions to Anne Arundel County by advancing philanthropy? Nominate them for the Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nominations Open May 15th for the 2024 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon which will honor eight generous community leaders that represent the depth and breadth of philanthropy in Anne Arundel County in the following categories: Philanthropist of the Year Award; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award; Volunteer of the Year Award; Young Volunteer of the Year Award; Boots on the Ground Award; Carroll H. Hynson, Jr. Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy; Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award and The Legacy Award for Planned Giving.

Submit a Nomination

Previous Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement  Awardees:

2020 Henry “Hank” Libby
2021 Larry Griffin
2022 Leo Zerhusen
2023 Michael Ragland, Sr.

Eligibility Criteria

All nominees must:

- Be a resident of Anne Arundel County

- Have a demonstrated track record of charitable giving to one or more nonprofit organizations based in and working in Anne Arundel County

- Have made a positive impact in the lives of county residents through their giving

- Encourage/motivate others to become philanthropic