Celebration of Philanthropy
The Celebration of Philanthropy Award Luncheon
Save the date for November 12, 2026 for this year’s Awards Luncheon at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.
For 26 years, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon has honored individuals, businesses, groups, and foundations who have demonstrated outstanding generosity and community leadership. This prestigious event plays a major role in amplifying philanthropy in Anne Arundel County by shining a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to support our community. Please join us on November 12 for this year’s celebration and nominate a champion of philanthropy to be honored at the Awards Luncheon.
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2026 Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees
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The Earl Family
Philanthropists of the YearNominated by Luminis Health | Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation For more than two decades, the Earl family has given Anne Arundel County reason after reason to be grateful. Jim and Sylvia Earl were named Philanthropists of the Year in 2012, ...
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CovingtonAlsina, LLC
Corporate Philanthropist of the YearNominated by Historic Annapolis, Inc. Community support can take many forms, and at CovingtonAlsina, a registered investment advisor and financial planning firm, it shows up as a sustained, personal commitment to the causes and institutions that ...
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Margaret Davis
Volunteer of the Year AwardNominated by: Anne Arundel Women Giving Together There’s an old saying to leave things better than the way that you find them. As a longtime volunteer of organizations and communities throughout Anne Arundel County, Margaret Davis has done just t...
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Andre Manning, Jr.
Young Volunteer of the Year AwardNominated by Just One Sweater There is no age minimum in serving others, and Andre Manning Jr. is the epitome of being young but mighty. Whether it’s starting a program to address food insecurity, partnering with local organizations like Just One...
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Lisa Lutz
Boots on the Ground AwardNominated by Smith Consulting & Events Lisa Lutz is a pioneer in the Anne Arundel County volunteer circle who focuses on the work instead of public praise. A fifth-generation Annapolitan, Lisa grew up surrounded by a village of people dedicat...
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Anna E. Greenberg
Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement AwardNominated by Historic Annapolis, Inc. How does a community honor an icon? For more than five decades, Anna E. Greenberg has answered that question simply by showing up, again and again, for the causes and institutions she loves. Today, at 97, she...
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Laura Jane Willoughby
Carroll H. Hynson, Jr. Award for DEI in PhilanthropyNominated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs What does it mean to be the person a community calls when there is nowhere else to turn? For Laura Jane Willoughby, that question has shaped nearly three decades of work with immigrant families acr...
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More information on each awardee coming soon.
2025 Celebration of Philanthropy Photos & Highlights
Click below to view all of the 2025 Celebration of Philanthropy photos by David Trozzo Photography on our Flickr page.
Celebration of Philanthropy Award Categories
Honoring exceptional generosity, civic leadership, and commitment to advancing philanthropy in Anne Arundel County.
Recognizing a local business for outstanding generosity, community leadership, and support of Anne Arundel County nonprofits.
Honoring an individual or team whose long-term service, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on Anne Arundel County through exceptional volunteer efforts.
Recognizing a student or youth group for exceptional commitment, leadership, and service to the community through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Celebrating a hands-on volunteer whose quiet dedication and behind-the-scenes service have made a meaningful impact on local nonprofits.
Honoring those who champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in philanthropy through meaningful partnerships and support of Anne Arundel County nonprofits.
Honoring an individual whose visionary leadership and lifelong commitment have advanced philanthropy and strengthened Anne Arundel County.
Recognizing a family or individual whose planned gift has made a lasting impact on local nonprofits in Anne Arundel County.