2012 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. In early April, nominations were reviewed by a panel of community leaders, volunteers, and State staff from across Maryland.2012 recipients

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 through volunteerism; engage in meaningful volunteer service that makes a measurable difference in the community; represent extraordinary acts of generosity and kindness; and have an impact on the greater community.

Click here to see all the nominees recognized by the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism on behalf of Governor Martin O'Malley.

 


2012 Governor's Service Award Recipients

 

Individuals

Organization or Group

Special Honorees

Youth:

  • Sarah Bryner of Prince Frederick, MD
  • Astrid Flores of Germantown, MD
  • Tristan Mohs of Severn, MD

National Service:

  • Aaron Jacobowitz of Baltimore, MD

Adult:

  • Michael McDaniel of Baltimore, MD

Older Adult:

  • Robert Baltz of Annapolis, MD
  • Virginia Wilson of Hagerstown, MD

Lifetime Achievement:

  • Leslie Thomas of Davidson, MD
  • Nan Walker of Arnold, MD

 

Youth Group:

  • Junior Zoo Crew at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Adult Group:

  • BCCC's Refugee Youth Project Volunteers

Older Adult Group:

  • Worcester County Veterans Memorial Instructional Volunteers

For Profit Business:

  • Constellation Energy

Nonprofit:

  • African Women's Cancer Awareness Association

Faith-Based Organization:

  • SonRise Church

 
  • Annetta and Edson Cook
  • The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
  • Hadassah of Greater Baltimore
  • The 6th Branch: Operation Oliver

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