NOTE: We are rescheduling the 2023 Virtual Celebration of Excellence. The new date for the 2023 Virtual Celebration of Excellence is Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:30-8 p.m. To register for the 2023 Virtual Celebration of Excellence, visit the Celebration of Excellence registration page.
The Arc of Howard County’s mission statement is: “Achieving full community life for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities – one person at a time.” The Arc of Howard County seeks to recognize individuals and groups who put our mission statement into practice.
All nominations must be received by close of business on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Use one form for each nomination. To nominate another person/group open a new nomination form by opening a new Celebration of Excellence Nomination Form. If you have already submitted a nomination for the 2023 Virtual Celebration of Excellence Awards, you do not need to submit another nomination form.
The Arc of Howard County’s mission statement is: “Achieving full community life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – one person at a time.” The Arc of Howard County seeks to recognize individuals and groups who put our mission statement into practice.
2021 Celebration of Excellence and 60th Year Celebration
The Arc of Howard County’s 2021 Celebration of Excellence was held virtually on May 12, 2021. Congratulations to all of our award winners for making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities!
Self-Advocate of the Year: Jeffrey Jones, Carlotta Martin, and Janice Martin
Excellence in Employment: Robert Walker, Natalie Dohner, and Vytex Windows
Excellence in Professional Services: ALFA Specialty Pharmacy
Excellence in Community: FEED HOWARD COUNTY
Excellence in Public Service: Senator Clarence Lam and Delegate Eric Ebersole
Volunteer of the Year: Matt Hart and Sarah Wheedleton
The Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Support Professional Award: Annie Caldwell
President’s Award: Richard Dean
Employee of the Year: All of Arc of Howard County DSPs
COVID-19 Heroes of the Year: Deborah Wagner and Naomi Lyvers
Join The Arc of Howard County for the 2021 Virtual Celebration of Excellence!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. via Zoom
In this 60th Year of The Arc of Howard County’s history, we are so excited to invite you to the Virtual Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. To RSVP, please click here.
The Arc of Howard County’s mission statement is: “Achieving full community life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – one person at a time.” The Arc of Howard County seeks to recognize individuals and groups who put our mission statement into practice.
This year’s winners are:
Self-Advocate of the Year: Jeffrey Jones, Carlotta Martin, and Janice Martin
Excellence in Employment: Robert Walker, Natalie Dohner, and Vytex Windows
Excellence in Professional Services: ALFA Specialty Pharmacy
Excellence in Community: FEED HOWARD COUNTY
Excellence in Public Service: Senator Clarence Lam and Delegate Eric Ebersole
Volunteer of the Year: Matt Hart and Sarah Wheedleton
The Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Support Professional Award: Annie Caldwell
Congratulations to all of the winners and to all of this year’s nominees! Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
NOTE: The Arc of Howard County Celebration of Excellence Awards has been postponed. Event will be rescheduled. Date to come.
The Arc of Howard County Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards
May 13, 2020
7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Ten Oaks Ballroom
5000 Signal Bell Lane
Clarksville, MD 21029
Join us for this wonderful evening where we recognize outstanding community members for their work in advancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Celebration of Excellence is an evening where we honor those who have made a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you to everyone who came out to share the evening with us!
Thank you to the
Rev. Paige Getty for her keynote address and to Secretary
