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2021 Spirit of Community Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2021
Olivia Hokanson
Communications Manager
Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Olivia@CentralMarylandChamber.org

Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Spirit of Community Award Winners


Odenton, MD. – The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC) announced their 2021 Spirit of Community Award Winners at the event held virtually on May 24th.

CMC’s Spirit of Community Awards celebrates the individuals and businesses who make the region special. This annual event honors educators, businesses, public safety officers, and military personnel for their community contributions!

The CMC is thrilled to announce 2021 Spirit of Community Winners:

Public Safety Winners
• Firefighter of the Year: Deputy Chief Lisa Mayers, Anne Arundel County Fire Department
• Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Lt. Erika Nesvold, Odenton Volunteer Fire Company
• Military Service Member of the Year: SFC Prince Yohannes, U.S Army-780th Military Intelligence Brigade
• Police Officer of the Year: Corporal Jami Tiller, Anne Arundel County Police Department
• Public Safety Officer of the Year: Sergeant Steven Kish, Office of the Sheriff, Anne Arundel County

Elementary Educator of the Year
• Michele Person, Odenton Elementary School

Middle School Educator of the Year
• Randi Burkhardt, Arundel Middle School

High School Educator of the Year
• Anthony (Tony) D'Angelo, Ruth Parker Eason School
• Amy Sherlock, Arundel High School

Administrator of the Year
• Erica Natalicchio, Pershing Hill Elementary School

Administrative Support Staff of the Year
• Debra Stickney, Arundel High School

Business Partner of the Year Nominees
• Nichols-Bethel UMC
• Child Hunger Outreach Partners


“We are so excited to have celebrated and honored some of the incredible individuals and businesses who serve our community. Our region’s high quality of life is due in large part to the people we recognized” - Kristi Simon, CMC President & CEO

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.centralmarylandchamber.org/spirit-of-community-award-winners.html

For media inquiries, contact Olivia Hokanson, Communications Manager, Olivia@CentralMarylandChamber.org.

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About the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce: The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC), where business is happening, represents over 400 local employers. CMC is the leader in advancing innovative solutions to the region’s business priorities. CMC works hand-in-hand with companies in the region to build a strong business community. To learn more about the CMC, please visit http://www.centralmarylandchamber.org and follow CMC on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: @CentralMDcc