FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2020
Olivia Hokanson        
Communications Manager
Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Olivia@CentralMarylandChamber.org

Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce Hosts
Spirit of Community Awards-
2020-21 Award Winners & Nominees Announced 
Odenton, MD. – The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC) announced today that it will be hosting its annual Spirit of Community Awards virtually on September 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

CMC’s Spirit of Community Awards celebrates the individuals who make the region special, this annual event honors educators, public safety officers, and military personnel for their community contributions!

The CMC is thrilled to announce 2020-21 Spirit of Community Winners and Nominees:

Public Safety Winners               
  • Police Officer of the Year: Cpl. Richard Brookman, Anne Arundel County Police
  • Police Officer of the Year: Sgt. Charles Boswell, Laurel Police Department
  • Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year: Cpl. Michele Goodman, Office of the Sheriff, Anne Arundel County
  • Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Zachary Zwicker, Odenton Volunteer Fire Company
  • Firefighter of the Year: Captain Paul Supko, Anne Arundel County Fire Department
  • Military Service Member of the Year: SSG Jacob W. Huffman, Fort Meade/NSA
  • Public Safety Officer of the Year: Michelle Claycomb, Anne Arundel County Crossing Guard
  • Public Safety Officer of the Year: Tonia Beaty, Anne Arundel County Crossing Guard      

Elementary Educator of the Year Nominees                  
  • Sandra Chedick, Pershing Hill Elementary School
  • Edison Cabrera, Manalo, Monarch Global Academy
  • Mallory Cramer, Waugh Chapel Elementary School                                  

Middle School Educator of the Year Nominees         
  • Tiffany Grove, Arundel Middle School
  • Sherise Webb, MacArthur Middle School
  • Heather Carter, Bates Middle School

High School Educator of the Year Nominees                 
  • Amber Boyd-Miller, Old Mill High School
  • Tuesdai Ingulia, Chesapeake Science Point
  • Dr. Gary Van Essen, Arundel High School      

Administrator of the Year Nominees                                        
  • Kim VerMerris, Pershing Hill Elementary School
  • Wendy Slaughter, Arundel Middle School
  • Eugene Whiting , MacArthur Middle School
  • Paul DeRoo, Wiley H. Bates Middle School                                         

Administrative Support Staff of the Year Nominees            
  • Charm Herring, Crofton Elementary School
  • Ann Autry, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
  • JoAnn Degreenia, Old Mill High School
  • Ghislenny Gonzalez, Monarch Global Academy
  • Shafeqah Mordecai, Arundel High School

“We are so excited to celebrate and honor some of the incredible individuals who serve our community. Our region’s high quality of life is due in large part to the people we will be recognizing. We hope you can join us virtually to thank those who make our region one of the best places to live, work, and do business!” Kristi Simon, CMC President & CEO

For more information about the event or to register, visit https://web.centralmarylandchamber.org//events/Virtual-Spirit-of-Community-Awards-848/details. For media inquiries, contact Olivia Hokanson, Communications Manager, Olivia@CentralMarylandChamber.org.

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About the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce: The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC), where business is happening, represents over 450 local employers. CMC is the leader in advancing innovative solutions to the region’s business priorities. CMC works hand-in-hand with companies in the region to build a strong business community. To learn more about the CMC, please visit http://www.centralmarylandchamber.org and follow CMC on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: @CentralMDcc
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