The Civic Leadership Awards in Prince George’s County has long been a prestigious occasion recognizing outstanding community leadership. As we continue to evolve and amplify our impact in the county, we are excited to introduce a new chapter for this tradition—Prince George’s HONORS.
Join us for the inaugural Prince George's HONORS, a reimagined celebration building upon the legacy of the Civic Leadership Awards, to honor the individuals and organizations driving positive change and fostering a culture of giving in Prince George's County.
2025 Honorees
Our 2025 honorees represent an amazing cohort of local leaders whose deeds benefit and help to advance so many in our community.
Civic Leadership Award
Gloria Brown Burnett
Maryland Department of Human Services
Howard Burnett
Education and Government Advisor & retired Prince George’s County Public Schools Administrator
Lifetime Achievement Award
Russell Shipley
Shipley & Horne
Philanthropist of the Year Award
Wanda Durant
Durant Family Foundation
Wayne K Curry Award
for Leadership & Public Service
The Honorable Dereck E. Davis
Maryland State Treasurer
Faith Leadership Award
Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis
First Baptist Church of Highland Park
Emerging Leader of the Year Nominees
Ashley Sharp
Senior Advisor for Strategic Engagement,
Maryland Department of Labor
Paul Tarrance
DCPS Educator, Mentor, & Youth Advocate
Azel Prather
Founder and CEO,
The Prather Foundation
Nonprofit Leaders of the Year
Shaunda Bellamy
Executive Director,
Pickett Fences Senior Services, Inc.
Joe Fisher
CEO & Founder,
First Generation College Bound
Toni Lewis
Founder & CEO,
Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education (FAME)
Abel Olivo
Co-Founder & Executive Director,
Defensores de la Cuenca (Watershed Defenders)
2025 Prince George’s
HONORS Planning Committee
Council Member Krystal Oriadha,
Co-Chair
Prince George’s County Council, District 7
Keisha Hawkins, MBA, PMP,
Co-Chair
Cambio Consulting
Michael Echols, Prince George’s County Board Chair
Max Cybersecurity LLC
Artis Hampshire Cowan
Leveraged Leadership Group
Glenda Moore Wilson
Retired Prince George’s County Chief of Staff
LEARN Foundation Advisory Board
William M. Shipp, Esq.
O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.
Gregory “Trey” Proctor, III
Proctor & Associates, LLC
Julian Curry
NAI Michael
2025 Prince George’s HONORS
Honorary Host Committee
Edward P. Burroughs III, Chair
District 8
Krystal Oriadha, Vice-Chair
District 7
Calvin S. Hawkins, II
At-Large
Jolene Ivey
At-Large
Thomas E. Dernoga
District 1
Wanika B. Fisher
District 2
Shayla Adams-Stafford
District 5
Eric C. Olson
District 3
Wala Blegay, Esq
District 6
Ingrid S. Watson
District 4
Sydney J. Harrison
District 9
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Thank You To Our 2025
Corporate Event Sponsors,
Community Champions, & Together, We Prosper Campaign Donors
Champions
Leaders
Bank of America
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation
Council Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha, District 7
PNC Foundation
Councilmember Ingrid S. Watson, District 4
Partners
FSC First
Luminis Health
NAI The Michaels Companies, Inc
Prince George’s Community College
Shipley & Horne, P.A.
United Communities Against Poverty
Patrons
The Arc Prince George's County
LEARN Foundation
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Supporters
Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford, District 5
Bowie State University
Defensores de la Cuenca (Watershed Defenders)
First Baptist Church of Highland Park, Inc.
Council Member Wanika Fisher, District 2
Council Member Jolene Ivey, Council Member At Large
Council Member Eric Olson, District 3
Reid Temple AME Church
Gloria Lawlah
O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.
Pickett Fences Senior Services
The Traffic Group, Inc.
Union Bethel AME Church
Gregory Wells
Jody Wildy
Together, We Prosper Campaign Donors
Visionary Circle
Karen & Ethan Leder
The Meyer Foundation
Prince George’s County Council
Prince George’s County Office of the Executive
Innovator
PNC Foundation
Changemaker
Artis Hampshire-Cowan
Builder
Bank of America
The Kwesi & Swafia Ames Foundation
Charlene Dukes
Michael & Leslie Echols
LEARN Foundation
Weiss Fagen Fund
Ally
Chuck Bean
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Burnett
Lanta Evans-Motte, MBA, RFC©, RICP©, Investment Executive
Manny Geraldo & Ingrid Valentine
Aimee Griffin
David Ianucci & Mary Ann Blotzer
Lusk-Damen Charitable Fund
The Robertson Family Fund
MSR & Associates, Dr. Marcia Robinson