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MCCC’s Business Awards Dinner is a “don’t miss” opportunity to network and celebrate with 7 outstanding award winners and 700+ business and government leaders. The evening includes two receptions: join Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Steve Silverman as they toast winners at the Champagne Reception. The dinner program shines the spotlight on winners and provides networking opportunities in the ballroom. We will also celebrate the first Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation VIP Class of 2009 veteran business owners who will graduate from an intensive six-week certification program in November. Don’t wait! This event has sold-out over the past 3 years!!

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Event Details:

5:30pm-9:00pm

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road,
North Bethesda, Maryland

Event Chair: Trevor Garner, M&T Bank

Winner’s Champagne Reception from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
(tickets available through sponsorship)
Congressman Chris Van Hollen will toast awardees

General Reception takes place from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner and Awards Ceremony from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dress: Business Attire

This event is now SOLD OUT!

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WINNERS

Business Leader of the Year
Sponsored by: Dr. James S. Whang, AEPLOG
This award is given to a business leader who has made unique and lasting contributions in the areas of leadership, innovation and commitment to good corporate citizenship in Montgomery County.

H. Thomas Watkins, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director,
Human Genome Sciences

Emeritus Business Leader
Sponsored by: Aronson & Company
This award is presented to an individual who has had a substantial impact on the way business is conducted in Montgomery County and who has shown, through many years of active and continuing service, a true commitment to the Community.

Enos Fry, EFRY Inc. Consulting

Small Business Leader of the Year
Sponsored by: Kaiser Permanente
This award is presented to a successful small business owner or manager with 100 or fewer employees whose business has experienced substantial growth and positive impact on the business community in Montgomery County during the past year.

Judy Stephenson, President, OFFICEPRO

Corporate Social Responsibility
Sponsored by: Deltek
This award is presented to an individual or company that has demonstrated exemplary business practices and dedicated involvement and unyielding commitment to community service and volunteer programs that enrich the lives of residents of Montgomery County.

TerpSys

Spirit of Free Enterprise
Sponsored by: Chevy Chase Bank, a Division of Capital One, N.A.
This award is presented to an individual or company that has been successful in business, a leader in promoting free enterprise and a competitive business climate and actively involved in making Montgomery County a great place to live and work.

Sue Healey, President, MyEyeDr.

Corporate Achievement
Sponsored by: Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered & Ballard Spahr LLP
This award is presented to a company in Montgomery County that has made significant and lasting contributions to the local economy and to the community; has set consistently high standards for financial performance, sound management, and sustained growth over a period of many years; and has established itself as a leader in the community. 

The JBG Companies

Verl Zanders Emerging Business of the Year
Sponsored by: MAR, Incorporated
This award is presented to a company on the leading edge of innovation in Montgomery County by creating milestones in technology and/or business practices that have enhanced earnings and contributed to the County’s reputation as an outstanding place to do business.

Radius Technology Group
  

 SPONSORSHIP INFO:

Platinum Sponsor ($10,000 Investment) – Table of 10 seats in preferred/premier location; 10 tickets to the Winner’s Champagne Reception; Full-screen PowerPoint advertisement during event; Recognition on event materials and press releases; Company table name tent; Special Recognition from podium.

Award Sponsor ($7500 Investment) – Table of 10 seats in premier location; Opportunity to present award from podium; 5 tickets to Winner’s Champagne Reception; Full-screen PowerPoint advertisement during event; Sponsor listing on award page; Recognition in event materials and press releases; Company table name tent; Special recognition from the podium.

Gold Sponsor ($5000 Investment) – Table of 10 seats in premier location; 2 tickets to the Winner’s Champagne Reception; Recognition in event PowerPoint; Company table name tent.

Silver Sponsor ($3000 Investment) – Table of 10 seats; Recognition in event PowerPoint; Company table name tent.

If you have questions, call Barbara Ashe at 301-738-0015 x215

Note: As a 501© (6) organization, payments to the MCCC are NOT deductible as charitable contribution(s) but may be deductible as business expenses. Please consult your tax advisor.

SPONSORSHIPS

Winner's Champagne Reception Sponsor
Montgomery County Department of Economic Development

Platinum Sponsors
Adventist HealthCare, Inc.
Dr. James S. Whang, AEPLOG
BDO Seidman, LLP
Hughes Network Systems
Human Genome Sciences
The JBG Companies
Kaiser Permanente
MedImmune, Inc.
PNC Bank, N.A.
R4, Inc.
SODEXO

Gold Sponsors
BB&T Bank
Chevy Chase Bank, a division of Capital One, N.A.
The Chevy Chase Land Company
Colonial Parking, Inc.
Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.
Cordia Partners
Discovery Communications
Federal National Payables
Gazette Newspapers
Hess Construction + Engineering Services
Holy Cross Hospital
HSBC
Johns Hopkins University
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
M&T Bank
MAR, Incorporated
Marriott
Montgomery College
MyEyeDr.
OmTelligence
PEPCO
Piliero Mazza PLLC
QIAGEN Sciences Inc.
Red Coats, Inc.
Reznick Group, P.C.
Skanska
Sterling Construction Services, Inc.
Suburban Hospital
TerpSys
Universities at Shady Grove
Washington Gas
WRIT

Silver Sponsors
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Beveridge & Diamond PC
Clark Construction
GEICO
OFFICEPRO, Inc.
PHNS Inc.
Radius Technology Group
Scheer Partners
Van Eperen Public Relations
Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC
 

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