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Hogan Announces More than $9 Million in Tax Credits

To Revitalize Historic Buildings Projects Expected to Create More than 600 Jobs Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning), has awarded eight projects more than $9 million in tax credits—leveraging more than $180 million in additional investment. The projects are expected to create […]

Office of Service and Volunteerism Accepting Nominations

For 2020 Black History Month Leadership and Service Awards Awards Recognize Exceptional Volunteer Service The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism today announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2nd Annual Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards. Introduced in 2018, this awards ceremony recognizes Maryland-based, African American-founded organizations that provide exceptional volunteer […]

OTD Presents the 2019 Tourism Awards at MTTS

The 2019 Maryland Tourism Awards were presented at the 39th Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Allegany County. The awards, given by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism Development (OTD) and the Maryland Tourism Development Board (MTDB), recognize excellence and major contributions in expanding the market of Maryland tourism products, maximizing opportunities […]

36th Annual Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony,

Governor Larry Hogan Joins 36th Annual Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony, Honors Outstanding Maryland Volunteers 19 Groups, Individuals Recognized for Service to the State Governor Larry Hogan joined the 36th Annual Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism at the Maryland Hall in Annapolis last night, to celebrate the outstanding volunteer […]

CAASA Elects Officers and Honors Community Volunteers

“The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) Elects Officers for 2019-2020, New Board Members and Honors Community Volunteers for their Prevention Efforts” At their Annual Meeting and Awards Program on October 28th, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) elected officers for 2019-2020.  They are Debbi Mister, President; Kristen DePhillip, Vice-President; and JoAnn […]

Troopers Honored For Efforts To Combat Impaired Driving

A trooper with the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack was among those recognized on Sunday during an awards ceremony for their work to combat impaired driving in the state. Trooper First Class Daniel J. Townsend, was awarded the Officer Noah Leotta Memorial Award during the 18th annual Impaired Driving Law Enforcement Awards ceremony held […]

131 Officers Recognized for Impaired Driving Efforts

MDOT Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers for Impaired Driving Prevention Efforts, Including 4 from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) this week recognized 131 law enforcement officers from 30 state, county and local police agencies for their commitment to enforcing the state’s impaired driving laws. The annual Impaired Driving Law Enforcement Awards, […]

The 2019 Calvert You Are Beautiful Awards

Every year the Calvert Board of County Commissioners recognizes the work of local volunteers by seeking nominations from the local community for an award. The nominations come from all corners of the county where citizens donate their time to lend a hand. The BOCC held an awards ceremony on September 24, 2019 at the College […]

Maryland Historical Trust is Accepting Nominations

The Maryland Historical Trust is accepting nominations for the 2020 Maryland Preservation Awards!  Complete your nomination here using the 2020 guidelines. Nominations are due Friday September 13, 2019. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education […]