The Arc Maryland Awards Program recognizes those individuals, groups, and communities whose contributions to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) represent meritorious service or achievement and warrant special statewide recognition.
Throughout the year, and through their efforts to advance inclusion in schools, workplaces, healthcare, and the community, there are Marylanders who stand above the rest. They are the ones working to create a better world; a world where children and adults with IDD have and enjoy equal rights and opportunities. Let’s make sure they know we appreciate them and their contributions. They are the bedrock of our movement and essential to our future!
Celebrate the 2023 awardees’ achievements with us at The Arc Maryland’s State Convention and Awards Banquet on May 23rd at Turf Valley Resort. Get your tickets today!
Check out our full slate of honorees for 2023 below!
The President’s Cup
Bill Oliver
The Legacy Award
Marcella Franczkowski
The Lorraine Sheehan-Bernard A. Gould Award for Volunteer Governmental Affairs Service Award
Katy McGuire, The Arc Baltimore
Tony Zanfordino, The Arc Prince George’s County & The Arc Maryland
Outstanding Advocate of the Year
Melinda Cornett-Shifflett, The Arc Southern Maryland
Cathy Lyle, WeAchieve (Formerly CHI)
School Inclusion Award
Kathleen Greenberg, Montgomery County Public Schools
Marni “Rosie” Rosenbaum, River Hill High School
Employer of the Year Award
Crothall Cleaning Services/UM Charles Regional Medical Center
Stanley S. Sidle/William Ohge, Jr. Memorial Citizenship Award
Josh Delclos, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Community Professional of the Year Award
Brooke Levey, DSNMC
The Arc Outstanding Employee of the Year Award — Administration/Program Management
Keishia Fells, The Arc Prince George’s County
Danielle Yeshnik, The Arc Carroll County
Legislator of the Year Award
Senator Malcolm Augustine, District 47, Prince George’s County
Delegate Vanessa E. Atterbeary, District 13, Howard County
The Arc Outstanding Employee of the Year — Gilbert John Zucchi Direct Support Professional Award
Darlene Graham, The Arc Baltimore
Jessica Mileski, The Arc Carroll County
Stephanie Jefferson, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
Tara Gross, The Arc Howard County
Dauda Olanrewaju Onifade, The Arc Montgomery County
Ruth Uzzell, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Eustace Langley, The Arc Prince George’s County
Beverly Smith, The Arc Southern Maryland
Pam Buckler, The Arc Washington County
Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award
Bob Davison, The Arc Baltimore
Erica Wheeler, The Arc Carroll County
Laura Austin, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
Duncan Barks, The Arc of Frederick County
Therese Erdman, The Arc Howard County
Center for Leadership & Innovation, UMBC Training Centers, The Arc Maryland
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, The Arc Montgomery County
Detra Miller, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Lorraine Lewis, The Arc Prince George’s County
Denise Kopel, The Arc Southern Maryland
M. Scott Bowen, The Arc Washington County