46th Annual Mayor’s Business Achievement Awards winners recognized in virtual ceremony

The winners of the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Achievement Awards were recognized in a virtual ceremony on December 11, 2020.

“Today’s event is a yearly highlight for the Greater Baltimore Committee, the Mayor’s Office and the Baltimore Development Corporation as we honor those outstanding business leaders and their companies and organizations,” said Donald C. Fry, Greater Baltimore Committee President and CEO, in his introductions.

Before announcing the winners, Fry said, “The Mayor’s Business Award highlights companies and organizations whose leaders are not focused strictly on the ‘bottom line’ but those that acknowledge that contributing to the community and providing service outside their business’ core mission is vital to the success, health and morale of the city and to the people who live in Baltimore.”

In referring to the unique challenges presented by 2020, Fry added, “We have seen an incredible level of support and compassion from many businesses across our nation, state and Baltimore City. Many have opened their hearts and adjusted their business operations to help others that have struggled due to the unexpected impacts of the pandemic.”

Mayor Brandon Scott, who was sworn in as the 52nd Mayor of the City of Baltimore on December 8, congratulated the winners and said, “The recipients of this award today come with a specific distinction because the perseverance … through this difficult year shows the outstanding commitment that they have” to Baltimore City. He added that with the anticipation of a new administration and surviving the pandemic, “We know that normal is not good enough for us in Baltimore.”

Mayor Scott said he was looking forward to working with all of the winners and seeing what great things they will continue to do for the city. Additionally, he stressed the importance of doing everything through a lens of equity. “Put yourselves in uncomfortable situations,” he said. “Make sure Baltimore becomes a great representation of itself.”

In their acceptance speeches, the winners highlighted their love and devotion to Baltimore City.

The winners are:

“To each of the recipients: Congratulations for a job well done. Today, we salute your contributions and thank you for your efforts to make a difference and making Baltimore a better place to live and work,” said Fry, who also thanked Mayor Scott and the team at Baltimore Development Corporation for “joining the Greater Baltimore Committee in recognizing the importance of these efforts and honoring such civic participation and involvement.”