Philanthropists of the Year

Celebrating our 12th Year!!

Six prominent people, businesses, and organizations will be recognized as the Carroll County Philanthropists of the Year during an event in their honor at Martin's Westminster at 505 Jermor Lane, Westminster, Maryland, on October 18, 2017 at 7:00 AM (registration opens at 7:00 AM). The 2016 nominees will also behonored.

The Philanthropists of the Year Program was created to showcase the wonderful giving spirit of Carroll County, past, present and future.

Honoring Carroll County's 12th Year of Leading Philanthropists

Individual of the Year
Sargent Major Thomas B. Beyard of Westminster, the highest ranking
noncommissioned officer in the MD National Guard.

Business of the Year
Quantum Internet | Johanna & William Brown of Hampstead, MD

Non-Profit Organization of the Year
The Boys and Girls Club of Westminster

Youth of the Year
Lauren Jenne of Westminster High School

Family Philanthropist of the Year
Josh & Matt Kohn | Kohn Creative

ATTEND POY

If interested in attending, please contact Jacie Mathias Jones at the Community Foundation of Carroll County, at 410-876-5505 Ext. 102 or email us. Seats are $60.00 each.

Nominate a Philanthropist for our 2018 Awards!

Nomination Forms

Youth Nomination Form (PDF)
*Nominees must be Ages 5-18.

POY Nomination Form (PDF)
*Nominess may be Individuals, Families, Businesses, or Organizations.

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Philanthropists of the Year

11th Annual Winners

INDIVIDUAL: Mr. John Staehlin
BUSINESS: Terry's Tag & Title | Teresa Smack
NON-PROFIT: GFWC Woman's Club of Westminster
YOUTH:Diana Grace Welliver of Westminster, MD
LEGACY:The Kahlert Foundation | Mr. & Mrs. Greg Kahlert

10th Annual Winners

INDIVIDUAL: Mrs. Nancy McCormick
BUSINESS: Gizmo's Art | Lyndi McNulty
NON-PROFIT: Toop's Troops
YOUTH: Mary Guest, North Carroll High School
LEGACY: Sylvia Canon Haines

9th Annual Winners

INDIVIDUAL: Dr. Faye Pappalardo
FAMILY: Marcus Lee &Louna Primm
BUSINESS: Dutch Corner Restaurant & Owner, Susan Rill
LEGACY AWARD: Dr. Charles L. Billingslea
NON-PROFIT: Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc.
YOUTH: Daniel Welliver

8th Annual Winners

INDIVIDUAL: Ms. Betsey Baker
BUSINESS: Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services
LEGACY AWARD: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fisher, Sr. (Postumous)
NON-PROFIT: Mr. John Sernulka / Carroll Hospital Center
YOUTH: Miss Margo Huffman

7th Annual Winners

FAMILY: Mr. William "Bill" Gavin
BUSINESS: Shop with a Cop / Westminster Wal-Mart / Westminster Police
LEGACY AWARD: Mr. C.J. "Buck" Miller
NON-PROFIT: Carroll Child Care Centers, Inc.
YOUTH: Carly Weetman

6th Annual Winners

FAMILY: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ferguson
BUSINESS: Just Desserts By Linda
LEGACY AWARD: Martin K.P. & Kelly W. Hill
NON-PROFIT: The Rotary Club of Westminster, MD
YOUTH: Matthew Korotki

5th Annual Winners

FAMILY: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bare
BUSINESS: Carroll County Times
LEGACY AWARD: Msgr. Arthur Valenzano
NON-PROFIT: Arc of Carroll County
YOUTH: Josie Grant