Read more about the article Nominations Open for 2020 Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards
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Nominations Open for 2020 Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards

The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards. This program recognizes Maryland-based, African and African-American-founded organizations that provide volunteer service to improve Maryland communities for all. Selected recipients will be invited to the Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards ceremony in February. Any Maryland-based, African or African-American-founded organization or group of volunteers that has demonstrated commitment and dedication to Maryland through…

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December 30, 2019
Read more about the article NACo Accepting Submissions for 2020 Achievement Awards
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NACo Accepting Submissions for 2020 Achievement Awards

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is now accepting submissions for the 2020 County Achievement Awards. Applications can be submitted via their website. NACo's Achievement Awards Program is a non-competitive awards program that seeks to recognize innovative county government programs. Last year, NACo recognized 616 award entries from 32 states. This year they're celebrating a milestone – 50 years of County Innovations! Awards will be given to counties with innovations in the following areas: Arts,…

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December 17, 2019
Read more about the article Calvert, Queen Anne’s County Receive Awards at LGIT’s Annual Meeting
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Calvert, Queen Anne’s County Receive Awards at LGIT’s Annual Meeting

MACO's Platinum Corporate Partner Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) will be honoring both Calvert and Queen Anne's County with awards at their Annual Meeting today in Annapolis. Calvert County is the 2019 recipient of the Training Award, for consistently taking advantage of LGIT-sponsored training classes and seminars. Queen Anne's County will receive this year's Claims Award for excellence in reporting, investigation and reduction of claims. The theme of LGIT's 32nd Annual Meeting is "Providing The…

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October 31, 2019
Read more about the article Comptroller’s Office Seeks Nominations for the R. Clayton Mitchell Jr. Award for Distinguished Public Service
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Comptroller’s Office Seeks Nominations for the R. Clayton Mitchell Jr. Award for Distinguished Public Service

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has announced a new award to pay tribute to R. Clayton Mitchell Jr., one of the most skilled and respected lawmakers in Maryland history. Joined by two of Speaker Mitchell’s sons, the Comptroller officially announced the new award last week at Twinny’s Place in Galena, a favorite restaurant of the late House Speaker who passed away in June. The R. Clayton Mitchell Jr. Award for Distinguished Public Service seeks to recognize…

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October 24, 2019