Save the date for this year's BRAVO! Awards
June 25, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25th, United Way of Frederick County will recognize several members of our community for their exceptional role in serving our ALICE neighbors with a special evening at The Delaplaine Arts Center.
BRAVO! is an annual special event hosted by United Way of Frederick County to celebrate volunteers, advocates, and supporters for their commitment to our mission of mobilizing the caring power of our whole community to improve lives.
We're honored to recognize the 2024 BRAVO! Awardees!
ALICE Community Leadership Award
This inaugural award is given to an individual who exemplifies leadership in their advocacy and service as they lift up their ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) peers.
Awardee: Shinea Weedon
Outstanding Volunteer Award
This annual award is given to an individual or organization that best exhibits what it means to be a helping hand in the community and going above and beyond for those in need.
Awardee: Phoenix Mecano
Spirit of Community Award
This annual award celebrates organizations that encourage employee involvement in philanthropy through workplace giving to make a positive, lasting impact on the community.
Awardee: Plamondon Companies
Digital Inclusion Advocacy Award
This special award highlights the collaborative efforts of community partners to address a critical need in our community, increasing technology access for ALICE households.
Awardees: Frederick County Government, The City of Frederick, and DALY Computers
Hand-raisers, Game-changers & Moment-makers
BRAVO! is an annual special event hosted by United Way of Frederick County to celebrate volunteers and supporters for their commitment to fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Frederick County. United Way believes philanthropic support of our community is key to making lasting changes.
Each award is selected by volunteers and staff to recognize individuals and companies that embody the belief that, “To live better, we must LIVE UNITED.”
Previous Awardees
LEADERS UNITED Award
2022: Fred & Kim Genau
United Way Red Feather Award
2021: George B. Delaplaine, Jr.
2018: Pete Plamondon, Sr.
Spirit of Community
2022: ACNB Bank (Formerly FCB Bank)
2021: Truist
2020: Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS)
2019: DARCARS
2018: Wegmans
2017: Frederick Regional Health System
2016: M&T Bank
2015: Bechtel
2014: Wegmans
2013: Comcast
2012: The Plamondon Companies
2011: PNC Bank
2010: CITI Financial
2009: Fairchild Controls
Outstanding Volunteer
2023: Nymeo Federal Credit Union
2022: AstraZeneca
2021: Barbara Kershner Daniel
2020: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteer Program
2019: Wells Fargo
2018: Joy Schaefer
2017: Dan Goldstein
2016: Hermine Bernstein
2015: Welocalize
2014: Marlene Young
2013: Claudia Stephens
2012: Mike Kidder
2011: Tina Lee
Outstanding Community Impact
2023: Hood College Data Driven Frederick
2022: Second Chances Garage
2021: I Believe in Me, Inc.
2020: Interfaith Housing Alliance (IHA)
2019: 2-1-1 Operated by Mental Health Association
2018: Frederick County DHCD
2017: Frederick County Health Department
2016: Americorps
2015: CASH Campaign for Maryland
2014: Frederick Rescue Mission
2013: Frederick Community Action Agency
2012: Seton Center
2011: Community Foundation of Frederick County
The Unity Award
2023: Mark & Judy Lancaster
2022: Natelli Communities
2021: Troyce Gatewood & Partners
2020: Ausherman Family Foundation
2019: Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.
2018: The Frederick News-Post
2017: The Randall Family
Outstanding Advocate
2023: TransIT Services of Frederick County
2020: The Frederick County Human Trafficking Response Team
2019: Housing Authority
2018: The Community Foundation
2017: Joe Gatewood
2016: Rachel’s Challenge
2015: Senator Barbara Mikulski
2014: Stacey Collins
2013: Shari Ostrow-Scher
Small Business Community Partner
2016: Canape’s Catering
2015: Southern Research Institute
2014: Linton Shafer Warfield & Garrett, P.A.
2013: Trout’s Towne Restaurant
2012: OAO Mohn & Allen
2011: Linton Shafer Warfield & Garret, P.A.
2010: Flying Dog Brewery
2009: Inkthis
Nonprofit Leader
2016: Dan Kurtenbach
2014: Patricia Hanberry & Susan Holton
2013: Todd Johnson
Corporate Leader
2016: Giant Eagle
2015: BB&T
2014: Morgan-Keller
2013: SAIC
2011: Costco Wholesale Depot
2010: Rodgers Consulting
2009: Blue Ridge Bank
Ignite/Workplace Debut
2019: Woodsboro Bank
2014: Food PRO
2013: Wegman’s
Collective Impact
2016: Frederick County Public Library
2015: Frederick County Bank
2014: Hood College
2013: Giant Eagle
Million Dollar Circle
2010: Bechtel & Frederick County Public Schools
