Event Program
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Award Winners Reception
(By Invitation Only) 5:00 - 5:45 pm |
General Reception
6:00 - 6:45 pm |
Dinner and Awards Ceremony
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Award Winners
Read this press release to learn more about the award winners and finalists.
SPIRIT OF FREE ENTERPRISE
CAVA
Presented By: CohnReznick LLP
BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Bruce E. Lansdowne
President & CEO Trinity Technology Partners, Inc. EMERITUS BUSINESS LEADER
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
BOLAND
Co-Presented By: Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. and Clark Construction Group, LLC
GOVERNMENT PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Jose L. Arrieta
Chief Information Officer U.S. Department of Health & Human Services SMALL BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
Ahmed R. Ali
Founder and President TISTA Science and Technology Corporation Presented By: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
GREEN BUSINESS
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VERL ZANDERS EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
LunchSkins
LunchSkins reusable and recyclable bags are a patent-pending, stylish, durable, affordable, and award-winning alternative to single-use plastics bags. LunchSkins donates proceeds from every order to a non-profit partner that helps fight against plastic pollution in our oceans.
VERL ZANDERS EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Presented By: PNC Bank
Adaptive Phage Therapeutics
Adaptive Phage Therapeutics (APT) is a clinical-stage company founded to provide an effective therapeutic response to the global rise of multi-drug resistant pathogenic bacteria. Since 2016, APT’s technology has been used to rescue critically ill patients in which standard-of-care antibiotics has failed.
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INKY
INKY leads the industry in mail protection powered by unique computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The company’s flagship product, INKY Phish Fence, uses these novel techniques to "see" each email - much like a human does - in order to block phishing attacks that get through every other system.
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Award Sponsors
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Award Winners Reception Sponsor
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General Reception Sponsor
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"Where Are They Now?" Emerging Business Presenter |
Selection Committee Chair
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PLATINUM SPONSORS
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GOLD SPONSORS
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Adventist HealthCare
BDO Bloomberg Government CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Clark Construction Group, LLC CohnReznick LLP Colonial Parking, Inc. Comcast CONTEMPORARIES, Inc. Cooper Building Services Cresa DELTA Engineers, Architects, and Land Surveyors DSFederal, Inc. EagleBank Federal Realty Investment Trust Gilbane Building Company Holy Cross Health HUGHES, An EchoStar Company Information Systems Solutions, Inc. James G. Davis Construction Corporation Lee Development Group (LDG, Inc.) MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Montgomery College Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Montgomery County Department of General Services |
Northwest Federal Credit Union Penn Parking, Inc. PilieroMazza PLLC Precise Software Solutions Red Coats, Inc./Admiral Security/Datawatch Systems Sandy Spring Bank Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Smokey Glen Farm Sodexo, Inc. SunTrust Bank T and T Consulting Services, Inc. TD Bank The Gatewood Group, LLC The Tower Companies The Universities at Shady Grove Trinity Technology Partners, Inc. United Solutions, LLC Washington Adventist University Washington Gas a WGL Company Washington Spirit - NWSL WSSC Water Westat White Oak Business Capital, Inc. White Star Investments |
SILVER SPONSORS
BB&T
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.
CAVA
C.G. Wood Company LLC
Critical Systems LLC
Cummins-Wagner
GEICO
GRF CPAs & Advisors
Linowes and Blocher LLP
LunchSkins
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Miller & Long Co., Inc.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Purple Line Transit Partners
TISTA Science and Technology Corporation
United Bank
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.
CAVA
C.G. Wood Company LLC
Critical Systems LLC
Cummins-Wagner
GEICO
GRF CPAs & Advisors
Linowes and Blocher LLP
LunchSkins
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Miller & Long Co., Inc.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Purple Line Transit Partners
TISTA Science and Technology Corporation
United Bank
Look Who's Coming
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2019 Business Awards Dinner Selection Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Jerry Shapiro, President, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.
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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
Lorelie Alexander Business Development Executive, Mid-Large Group |
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Small Business Committee Co-Chair
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Kal Attia Account Executive, Large Group |
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Economic Development Committee Co-Chair
The Universities at Shady Grove Stewart L. Edelstein, Ph.D. Executive Director |
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Northwest Federal Credit Union
Nohman Ishaq AVP Retail Business Development |
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SunTrust Bank
Jack Litzenberger Senior Vice President |
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Chair of the Board
Legislative Affairs Committee Chair Johns Hopkins Leslie Ford Weber * Director Campus, Government & Community Affairs Montgomery County |
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MCCC First Vice-Chair
Marriott International, Inc. Jim Young* Vice President Corporate Facilities, Services, and Real Estate |
Award Criteria and Past Award Winners
Corporate Achievement
This award is presented to an individual or company that demonstrates leadership, innovation, commitment and good corporate citizenship in Metro-Maryland and beyond. The awardee has set consistently high standards for financial performance, sound management, and sustained growth over a period of many years, and has made significant and lasting contributions to the local economy and the community.
- Sandy Spring Bank (2019)
- Marriott International (2018)
- GEICO (2017)
- Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (2016)
- Sodexo (2015)
- Hughes an EchoStar Company (2014)
- Westat (2013)
- Lockheed Martin (2012)
- The JBG Companies (2009)
- QIAGEN Sciences, Inc. (2008)
Corporate Social Responsibility
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 Metro-Maryland.
- BOLAND (2019)
- Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. (2018)
- Kaiser Permanente (2017)
- CohnReznick LLP (2016)
- SunTrust Bank (2015)
- Clark Construction (2014)
- BB&T (2013)
- Sandy Spring Bank (2012)
- Danya International (2011)
- Aronson & Company (2010)
- TerpSys (2009)
- Lanigan, Ryan, Malcolm, Doyle, PC (2008)
Emeritus Business Leader
This award is presented to an individual approaching or newly retired and has had a substantial impact on the way business is conducted in Metro Maryland and who has shown, through many years of active and continuing service, a true commitment to the community.
- Deborah Marriott Harrison, Marriott International (2019)
- Chet Burrell, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (2018)
- Robert Henley, Henley Constructions (2017)
- Kevin Sexton, Holy Cross Health (2016)
- John McMahon, Miller & Long (2015)
- Barbara Krumsiek, Calvert Investments (2014)
- J.W. Marriott, Marriott International (2012)
- Enos Fry, Efry Consulting (2009)
- William F. Peel, Jr., Red Coats; Admiral Security; Datawatch Systems (2008)
Green Business Innovator of the Year
This award is presented to an individual or company in Metro Maryland that demonstrates ecologically-integrated business practices and leads change in the marketplace through the goods and services they provide.
- The Tower Companies (2019)
- McDonald's River Road (2018)
- Fitzgerald Auto Malls (2017)
- AstraZeneca/MedImmune (2016)
- EVEN Hotel Rockville (2015)
- Scott Nash, MOM's Organic Market (2014)
- Seth Goldman, HonestTea (2013)
Business Partner of the Year
Nominated by MCCC's GovConNet Council
The goal is to recognize a business that demonstrates excellence in subcontracting and/or supports small business to accelerate their success, and meets the mission of GovConNet, "to promote the economic impact of the federal government presence and to advocate on behalf of the contracting community for business opportunities."
The goal is to recognize a business that demonstrates excellence in subcontracting and/or supports small business to accelerate their success, and meets the mission of GovConNet, "to promote the economic impact of the federal government presence and to advocate on behalf of the contracting community for business opportunities."
- Bruce E. Lansdowne, Trinity Technology Partners, Inc. (2019)
- Managed Care Advisors, Inc. (2018)
- Bloomberg Government (2017)
- DAI (2016)
- National Government Services (2015)
- Northrup Grumman (2014)
- Booz Allen Hamilton (2012)
- L-3 Stratis (2011)
- Lockheed Martin (2010)
Government Partner of the Year
Nominated by MCCC's GovConNet Council
This award recognizes a public partner who supports the mission of GovConNet, "to promote the economic impact of the federal government presence and to advocate on behalf of the contracting community for business opportunities."
This award recognizes a public partner who supports the mission of GovConNet, "to promote the economic impact of the federal government presence and to advocate on behalf of the contracting community for business opportunities."
- Jose L. Arrieta, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2019)
- U.S. Small Business Administration (2018)
- Emily Murphy, U.S. General Services Administration (2017)
- Pam Monroe, U.S. Army (2016)
- Don Camden, Defense Intelligence Agency (2015)
- Mauricio Vera, U.S. Agency for International Development (2014)
- U.S. General Services Administration (2013)
- Montgomery County Department of General Services (2012)
- National Institutes of Health (2011)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2010)
Small Business Leader of the Year
This award is presented to a successful small business owner or manager with 500 or fewer employees whose business has experienced substantial growth and whose leadership provided a positive impact on the business community in Metro-Maryland.
- Ahmed R. Ali, TISTA Science and Technology Corporation (2019)
- Joseph E. Brown, CEO, The Insurance Exchange (2018)
- Sophia Parker, DSFederal (2017)
- Ben Edson, VariQ (2016)
- Cidalia Luis-Akbar and Natalia Luis, M. Luis Construction (2015)
- Lisa Firestone, Managed Care Advisors (2014)
- Gerald Shapiro, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. (2013)
- Gregory Knoop, OKKS Studios, Inc. (2012)
- Linda Houk, Information Systems Solutions (2011)
- Ben Long, Longview International (2010)
- Judy Stephenson, OFFICEPRO, Inc. (2009)
- Sterling Crockett, Sterling Construction (2008)
Spirit of Free Enterprise
This award is presented to an individual or company that is successful in business, a leader in promoting free enterprise and a competitive business climate and actively involved in making Metro-Maryland a great place to live, work, and play.
- CAVA (2019)
- Red Coats, Admiral Security, and Datawatch Systems (2018)
- Sunny Bajaj, Digital Management, LLC (2017)
- United Solutions (2016)
- Julie Verratti, Denizens Brewing Co. (2015)
- Michael Binko, kloudtrack (2014)
- White Flint Partnership (2013)
- Sue Healy, MyEyeDr. (2009)
- The Tower Companies (2008)
- Barbara Keating, Computer Frontiers (2007)
Verl Zanders Emerging Business of the Year Winners
Three finalists are selected for this award. The winner is announced during the Business Awards Dinner.
This award is presented to an emerging company on the leading edge of innovation by creating milestones in technology and/or business that has achieved enhanced earnings and contributed to Metro-Maryland’s reputation as an outstanding place to do business.
- LunchSkins (2019)
- Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (2018)
- Xometry (2017)
- Hungry Harvest (2016)
- Cellphire, Inc. (2015)
- WeddingWire (2014)
- Sanaria (2013)
- Brainscope Company, Inc. (2012)
- GetWellNetwork:) (2011)
- Sweetgreen (2010)
- Radius Technology Group (2009)
- Get Real Consulting (2008)
- Honest Tea (2007)
About Verl Zanders
In 2008, the MCCC Board of Directors approved renaming the 'Emerging Business of the Year Award' in honor of Verl Zanders who sadly passed away that summer at the age of 61. For many MCCC members, our first introduction to Verl was on the Business Awards stage in 2006, when Z-Tech, the company he founded was named the Emerging Business of the Year. From 2006 to 2008, he served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and he was the first Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Small Business Committee. In 2007, ICF International acquired Z-Tech. Soon after selling his company, he joined the Chamber’s staff as Director of Business Development. We were thrilled to have him on the team. Prior to founding Z-Tech, Verl worked for more than 30 years in the Federal government as a contracting officer and as a small business representative. Verl was the inspiration behind the Chamber’s GovConNet and was passionate about growing Maryland’s Federal contracting community. He was an extraordinary mentor to many small business owners. He used the power of his example to inspire others to succeed. Every day, we strive to follow the example he set.
In 2008, the MCCC Board of Directors approved renaming the 'Emerging Business of the Year Award' in honor of Verl Zanders who sadly passed away that summer at the age of 61. For many MCCC members, our first introduction to Verl was on the Business Awards stage in 2006, when Z-Tech, the company he founded was named the Emerging Business of the Year. From 2006 to 2008, he served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and he was the first Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Small Business Committee. In 2007, ICF International acquired Z-Tech. Soon after selling his company, he joined the Chamber’s staff as Director of Business Development. We were thrilled to have him on the team. Prior to founding Z-Tech, Verl worked for more than 30 years in the Federal government as a contracting officer and as a small business representative. Verl was the inspiration behind the Chamber’s GovConNet and was passionate about growing Maryland’s Federal contracting community. He was an extraordinary mentor to many small business owners. He used the power of his example to inspire others to succeed. Every day, we strive to follow the example he set.
