2011 Governor's Service Awards
Congratulations to the nominees and recipients of the 2011 Governor's Service Awards.
The Governor's Service Awards recognize significant contributions of Maryland citizens to the life and health of the State and its people. Any individual or volunteer group that has demonstrated commitment and dedication to our State through significant volunteer service can be nominated. All nominations must represent outstanding volunteer service during 2010 (or lifetime nomination).
The nominated service must benefit Maryland citizens and have a positive influence that addresses a community problem or enhances the quality of life in Maryland. For individual nominations, the nominated service must be performed outside the context of a nominee's paid employment and all organizations or groups must have been operational for two years to be eligible to be nominated. In early April, nominations were reviewed by a panel of 30 community leaders, volunteers, and State staff from across the State.
Recipients of the Governor's Service Awards exemplify the following characteristics:
• Demonstrate sustained commitment to meeting Maryland's most pressing human and/or environmental community needs;
• Engage in meaningful service that makes a measurable difference in the community;
• Represent extraordinary acts of generosity and kindness; and
• Have an impact on the greater community.
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Youth: Individual
Josie Grant of Taneytown
Volunteers with: Josie's Smiles for Pediatrics and other health-focused causes
Josie started her own foundation, Josie's Smiles for Pediatrics. To date, Josie has delivered approximately $23,000 of donations to the local hospital.
Youth: Group
DeMatha Catholic High School hockey team of Hyattsville
Volunteers help local family in need.
The team provided supplies and gifts to a family during the winter season and continues to mentor the children.
National Service
Katherine Garcia of Rockville
Serves with: Project CHANGE AmeriCorps program, at Montgomery County Public School's Study Circles Program
Katherine worked with a school principal to meet with parents at home when a traditional meeting model was unsuccessful.
Adult: Individual
Robbyn Lewis of Baltimore
Volunteers with: Patterson Park Neighborhood Association
Robbyn leads the organization's greening efforts to reduce blight, encourage community involvement, and improve the urban tree canopy.
Older Adults
Vince DelGavio of Parkville
Volunteers with: Parkville Senior Center
Vince volunteered 1,100 hours at the center in 2010 and led physical fitness efforts.
Dan Blades of Bowie
Volunteers with: Christmas in April and disaster response training
Dan established a task force to address severe house repair issues for a family in need.
Adult: Group
VEX Robotics Competition Volunteers from Maryland
Volunteers organized 14 days of robotics competitions across Maryland.
There are over 200 VEX Robotics volunteers that promote teamwork and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills.
Faith-based Group
The Disciples in Action School Support Team of Hagerstown
Volunteers with: Eastern and Lincolnshire Elementary Schools
Volunteers donate supplies to students and adopt approximately 30 families each holiday season for gift giving.
Nonprofits
Manna Food Center of Gaithersburg
Volunteers support the designated food bank for Montgomery County.
The Center provides emergency food assistance to food insecure families through schools, 48 partner agencies, and their shop front.
Maryland Coastal Bays Volunteer Water Monitors of Ocean City
Volunteers collect data to monitor the health of Maryland's waterways.
They monitor over 25 aquatic sites throughout the watershed.
For Profit
The Michael Group of Baltimore
Volunteers with: Y of Central Maryland and other local projects
The Company donated time and materials to renovate the Druid Hill Family Center.
Lifetime Achievement
James Benton
Volunteers with: Deal Island Elementary School in Somerset County
James volunteers thousands of hours at the school and organizes an annual Veterans Day program.
Special Honorees
U. S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
Calvert Marine Museum Volunteer Council
The Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations of Maryland
Maryland Defense Force
Honorable Mentions
Ahmad Jeremiah Pearl |
George Ames Jr. |
Oliver Vickery Pat Fraher Pat Hatch Perry P. Savoy PMJ Foundation Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Prince Georges County CERT Rebecca Snyder Reese Feuerman Rehanah Bin Yahyah Rev Harold Hubble Rev. Gloria Cline-Smythe Rich Ryan Rita Lawson Robert W. Brunner, Jr. Robert Zagorski Robin Chatman Rosali Kormann Rosalinda Delgado SAGE Group of New Destiny Ministries Sajid Chaudhry Samira Hussein Sandy Miller Spelman Road Gentleman's Club Stephen E. Rosen Susanne Rotbert Ted Page The Community Vocation Program of the Ruth Eason School The Surratt Society Thomas Ampomah Todd Tracey Tricia Thompson Tufail Ahmad United Baptist Church V-Empower, Inc. Vickie Richards W. R. Grace & Co. Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company Waverly Carter William Mandicott Winnie Niemi Young Dae Cha, R.Ph, PD Zakia A. Amin |