Philanthropists of the Year

Celebrating our 11th 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 19, 2016 at 7:30 AM (registration opens at 7:00 AM). The 2016 nominees will also behonored.

Honoring Carroll County's 11th Year of Leading Philanthropists

Individual of the Year
Mr. John Staehlin

Business of the Year
Terry's Tag & Title | Teresa Smack

Non-Profit Organization of the Year
GFWC Woman's Club of Westminster

Youth of the Year
Diana Grace Welliver of Westminster, MD

Legacy Philanthropist of the Year
The Kahlert Foundation | Mr. & Mrs. Greg Kahlert

ATTEND POY

If interested in attending, please contact the Community Foundation of Carroll County, which hosts the event, at 410-876-5505 or email us. Seats are $60.00 each.

Nominate a Philanthropist for our 2017 Awards!

Nominations must by postmarked by (DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED).

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

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