Baltimore philanthropic and business leaders to be honored for explementary local business acumen and community impact on mentorship
BALTIMORE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / MENTOR Maryland|DC is proud to announce the honorees for the 2024 Excellence in Mentoring Awards, recognizing outstanding business and community leaders who have not only achieved remarkable success but also leveraged the power of mentorship to uplift others and transform lives.
The event will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore.
This year's prestigious award recipients include:
Jason Bisciotti: Point Field Partners & Board Chair of MENTOR MD|DC
Shelonda Stokes: President & CEO, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Jason Murphy: CEO, Murphy Enterprise & Retired Baltimore Raven
Charles "Choo" Smith, Jr.: Retired Harlem Globetrotter & Founder, Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc.
The evening will begin with cocktails and light fare, leading into a powerful program that highlights the extraordinary stories of these honorees.
Each honoree will be joined by their mentor for a dynamic, moderated conversation that illuminates the transformative power of mentorship in their lives. These intimate discussions will allow honorees to reflect on their achievements, underscore the critical role mentorship played in their journey, and publicly recognize the mentors who guided them along the way.
"We are thrilled to honor these incredible individuals, not only for their professional accomplishments but for their commitment to paying it forward through mentorship," said Laura L. Green, Executive Director, MENTOR MD|DC. "Their stories showcase the profound impact mentorship can have-not only on personal success but on building stronger communities."
To learn about the awards, please visit the MENTOR MD|DC awards page.
For all media inquiries regarding arranging interviews or attending the event please contact:
Allie McIntyre, Events Manager, The Baltimore Banner 484.686.3762
alexandra.mcintyre@thebaltimorebanner.com
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About MENTOR Maryland | DC: Dedicated to expanding both the quantity and quality of mentoring relationships across Maryland and D.C., with the ultimate goal of closing the mentoring gap and fostering a brighter future for the next generation.
About MENTOR: MENTOR is the unifying champion for expanding the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships across the United States. For nearly 35 years, MENTOR has expanded opportunities for young people by building a youth mentoring field and movement. The result: a more than 10-fold increase in young people in structured mentoring relationships. Today, MENTOR is the primary resource and expert for the youth mentoring field, representing a movement that meets young people everywhere they are-from schools, to workplaces, and beyond. MENTOR operates in collaboration with 25 local Affiliates across the country.
To learn more about MENTOR Maryland | DC, visit the organization's website: www.mentormddc.org or follow them on social media @mentormddc.
Contact Information
Andre Forrester
Communications & Design Senior Associate
aforrester@mentormddc.org
Laura L. Green
Executive Director
lgreen@mentormddc.org
646-996-6312
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