2024 Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees

The Harris Family Foundation Philanthropists of the Year	Liff, Walsh & Simmons/Eagle Title Corporate Philanthropist of the Year	Taylor Pyles Volunteer of the Year	Carolyn Gibbs Boots on the Ground Award
Tara Chase Young Volunteer of the Year	Vincent Omar Leggett Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award	Ethel Groh Webster Williams Trust Legacy Award for Planned Giving

2024 Celebration of Philanthropy Award Categories

Philanthropist of the Year Award - Presented to an individual, a family, or family foundation who has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic responsibility through direct, exceptional financial support and leadership in advancing philanthropy. Read the full description here.

Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award - Presented to a local business or corporation that demonstrates outstanding civic and philanthropic responsibility through direct financial support and leadership in the community. Read the full description here.

Volunteer of the Year Award - Presented to an individual or a team with a long history of volunteering and leadership, who has made a significant impact on community organizations. Read the full description here.

Young Volunteer of the Year Award - Presented to an individual student or a youth group who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the community through volunteering. Read the full description here.

Boots on the Ground Award - Presented to an individual who might be seen as an unsung hero and who has gone above and beyond in the service of one or more nonprofit organizations. This hands-on volunteer is directly involved in programs, physically helping and serving others, and is often flying under the radar. Read the full description here.

Carroll H. Hynson, Jr. Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Philanthropy - Named in honor of a former CFAAC board member, this award is presented to an individual, group, or organization that supports philanthropy through DEI efforts. Read the full description here.

Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award - Named in honor of CFAAC’s founder, this award is presented to an individual who has made lasting, significant, and impactful contributions to Anne Arundel County by advancing philanthropy. Read the full description here.

Legacy Award for Planned Giving - Recognizes a family or an individual philanthropist who has made a significant contribution to one or more local nonprofits using a planned gift. Read the full description here.