2024 Changemakers Event: Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual celebration of environmental leaders in Maryland on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at The University of Maryland College Park.
Together, we honored Marylanders who have demonstrated vision, leadership, and courage in protecting clean water, healthy air, and resilient communities and celebrate with delicious appetizers and beverages at the environmental event in Maryland. It was a night to remember!
Celebrating Environmental Leaders
On September 26, we presented the environmental leadership awards honoring Marylanders who have demonstrated vision, leadership, and courage in protecting clean water, healthy air, and climate-resilient communities. Our 2024 awardees include:
John V. Kabler Memorial Award:
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin was honored as the John V. Kabler Memorial Award recipient for his career-long dedication to climate and conservation issues. As a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Cardin has been a tireless advocate for Maryland’s environment, from the Chesapeake Bay to the state’s forests and waterways. His leadership on issues such as climate change, water infrastructure, and agricultural pollution reduction has been instrumental in protecting Maryland’s natural treasures and addressing the urgent environmental challenges facing our state and nation.
2024 Legislators of the Year:
Maryland Senator (fmr. Delegate) Sara Love (District 16) and Maryland Senator Sarah Elfreth (District 30) were honored as Maryland LCV’s 2024 Legislators of the Year. This award, established in 2012, recognizes environmental champions from the most recent legislative session based on their leadership and commitment to promoting and passing equitable laws and policies for clean water, healthy air, and climate resilient communities.
Thank you to our 2024 Changemakers Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors of the 2024 Changemakers event! Their sponsorship provides critical funds allowing us to continue our work activating Marylanders to promote and pass equitable laws and policies for clean water, healthy air, and a resilient climate.
••• ELECTED OFFICIAL SPONSORS •••
Level I**
District 11 Team, Baltimore County: Senator Shelly L. Hettlemen, Delegate Cheryl E. Pasteur (11A), Delegate Jon S. Cardin (11B), & Delegate Dana M. Stein (11B)
District 15 Team, Montgomery County: Senator Brian Feldman, Delegates Linda Foley, David Fraser-Hidalgo, and Lily Qi
District 19 Team, Montgomery County: Senator Ben Kramer
District 21 Team, Prince George’s County: Senator Jim Rosapepe, Delegate Ben Barnes, Delegate Mary Lehman, Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk
Level II*
Senator Ben Brooks, District 10, Baltimore County
Senator Sara Love, District 16, Montgomery County
Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, District 20, Montgomery County
** Level I Sponsor, * Level II Sponsor
Would you like to become a sponsor?
Become a Changemakers sponsor and put your name, and/or the name of your company or organization, in front of our expected audience of 400+ decision-makers and environmental leaders and extend your reach beyond the event. Sponsors will be highlighted in our event communications seen by our members—more than 17,000 Marylanders—and other target audiences both before and after event day. Click on the link below to become a sponsor or contact Laura Wood, Development Director at lwood@mdlcv.org.