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


Be a part of the Prince George’s HONORS legacy by becoming an event sponsor today!

Thank You To Our 2025
Corporate Event Sponsors And
Community Champions

Champion Sponsor 

Leaders

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation

PNC Foundation

Washington Gas

Councilmember Ingrid S. Watson, District 4


Partners

FSC First

Luminis Health

Prince George’s Community College

Shipley & Horne, P.A.

United Communities Against Poverty


Supporters

The Arc Prince George's County

Reid Temple AME Church


Patrons

Councilmember Jolene Ivey, District 5

Union Bethel AME Church