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2024 Awards Ceremony: Celebrating the Achievements of Prince Georgians

Awards Ceremony Celebrates the Achievements of Prince Georgians

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L to R:  Prince George’s County’s Municipal Affairs Liaison Doretea Burton presents Prince George’s County Proclamation recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month joined by Rob Baynard, Board Chair, Provider Council.

On October 10, 2024, the Annual Employment Awards Event at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland, brought together a community united in celebration—honoring the achievements of Prince Georgians with disabilities, the dedicated individuals who support them, and the businesses that empower them to achieve their dreams

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Held annually in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Prince George’s Provider Council (Provider Council) honors the winners of its Employment Awards. This annual event, now in its 10th year, raises awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life along with the professionals and employers that support them. Each honoree plays a vital role in ensuring that our community is inclusive for all, and each employee honored is an inspiration for others seeking employment in their communities.

The ceremony kicked off with this year’s keynote speakers including Prince George’s County Council Member Wala Blegay, Maryland Department of Disabilities Deputy Secretary Anne Blackfield, and Prince George’s County’s Municipal Affairs Liaison Doretea Burton. Each speaker set the tone for a morning filled with inspiring speeches.

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Throughout the morning, various awards were presented. Each category was introduced with a short biography celebrating each nominees’ contributions.
 

Prince George’s Council Member Wala Blegay

We would like to congratulate the following for their outstanding accomplishments and the amazing difference they make in our community:

Employees:

•           Chris Askew

•           Kevin Avery

•           Troy Cowan

•           Janice Fox

•           Alexis Jackson

•           Dante Lee

•           Antoine McArthur

•           Michael Mullen

•           David Oben

•           Ruthie Shipps

•           Gregory White

•           Timothy Whitley

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs):

•           Ganiyat Akinrinsola

•           Juliana Ayo

•           Earl Carpenter III

•           Saphina Jennings

•           William Lewis

•           Micquel Matthews

•           Reanna Mixon

•           Alie Sheriff

•           Shalena Toney.

Employers:

•           AlphaBest

•           Chimes, Joint Base Andrews, MD

•           Chimes, Baltimore, MD

•           CW Resources, Washington, DC

•           Federal Communications Commission

•           Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Lanham, MD

•           Marshalls, Paula Holloway

•           Marshalls, Brandywine, MD

•           TJ Maxx, Hyattsville, MD

As the ceremony concluded, it served as a powerful reminder of the impact that Prince Georgians with disabilities, their dedicated supporters, and empowering businesses make within our community. The Provider Council envisions a community where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live full, inclusive lives through the shared responsibilities of public and private partnerships.

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The Employment Awards Ceremony left attendees inspired, reinforcing the importance of inclusion and empowerment in our community. The memories created that morning will resonate long after the final applause—a celebration not only of achievements realized but also of the promise of future successes. Check out a few of our photos from the event.  See our awards program book for 2024 - click here

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