Let’s celebrate those who are making outstanding contributions to the fabric of our communities! We recognize individuals, groups, and communities who are helping Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) reach limitless opportunities.
Thank you to these amazing Marylanders creating positive change in Maryland through their advocacy, work, and community-building!
Congratulations to the 2026 Honorees
Click each award category below to read more about this year’s honorees.
Lorraine Sheehan/Bernard A. Gould Award for Governmental Affairs Service
Greg Snyder, Maryland Association of Community Services
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Graham
Outstanding Advocate of the Year
Dr. Andrea Leary, Loyola University
School Inclusion Award
Elizabeth Edwards, The Karasik Family, Infant and Child Care Center, The Arc Montgomery County
Donna DePamphilis, Charles County Public School System
Excellence in Employment Award
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
Stanley S. Sidle/William Ohge, Jr. Memorial Citizenship Award
Jeremy Markovic, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Community Builder Award
Sarah Hochbaum, Maryland Inclusive Housing
Catalyst Award
Lori E. Scott
Exceptional Chapter Employee Award
Ashley Viagbo, The Arc Prince George’s County
Joanne Scott, The Arc Carroll County
Legislator of the Year Award
Senator Craig J. Zucker, District 14, Montgomery County
Delegate Aaron M. Kaufman, District 18, Montgomery County
Legacy Award
Diane Lewis, The Arc Washington County
President’s Cup
Leslie Seid Margolis, Disability Rights Maryland
Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award
Tiana Wynn, The Arc Baltimore
Sue Hurley, The Arc Carroll County
Frank Gonzalez, The Arc of Frederick County
Derward Brooks, The Arc Howard County
Eugene “Gene” Mark, The Arc Maryland
R3 LLC, The Arc Montgomery County
Beth Bayer, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Lisa Shames, The Arc Prince George’s County
Michael Kasecamp, The Arc Washington County