Greater Crofton Community Awards

The Greater Crofton Community Awards honored eight leaders, volunteers and public servants Friday night.

The residents were recognized during the annual Greater Crofton Community Awards Banquet, hosted by the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce Friday night at the .

Citizen of the Year

Arundel Volunteer Fire Department

President’s Appreciation Award

• Garry Ash

Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce

Business Leader of the Year

• Mark Cunningham

Crofton Rotary Club

Rotarian of the Year

Teacher of the Year

• Catherine Klase-Markey

Greater Crofton Council

Citizen of the Year

Person of the Year

Crofton Athletic Association

Cardinal  of the Year

• Dennis Bryant

for these same categories at the .

, Executive Director of the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce welcomed the guests. 

"Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something," was the theme of the night. 

Special guests included:

• Sen. Ed Reilly
• Councilman Jerry Walker
• Clerk of Court Bob Duckworth
• AA County Sheriff's Department's Rick Tabor

A special citation was presented from the County Executive's Office to the Crofton Community for being selected again as one of the Top 100 Places to Live and Work.

Croftonite and guest speaker, Vice Admiral John Terence Blake reminded the audience as Veterans' Day approaches, to remember and support  our troops here and abroad, for the sacrifices they are making for our country.  

Wilson ended the evening by congratulating the recipients.

"You've made a difference in our community.  It's because of you and others like you that Crofton once again has been selected as one of the Top 100 Places to live and work," sahe said. "You've raised the bar for the rest of us as we leave here tonight ready to go out and make a difference."