By Zoe Pagonis, Director of Digital Strategy We asked Marylanders to share their stories on how they’re moving Maryland forward; and we were blown away by the submissions. We’re very pleased to announce the finalists of the first-ever #MDForward contest. Please vote for your favorite. The contestant with the most votes will be invited to Read the Rest…
Award
#MDForward Finalists, January 8th, 2013
The compassion that defines us, March 12th, 2012
Last November, we announced the Compassionate Marylander award – an essay contest for Marylanders to tell us how they or someone they nominated have made a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors, or how their own life has been changed by volunteering in their community. Today, we announced the winners, who will receive Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley Congratulating Dr. Adam Riess for Receiving the Nobel Prize in Physics, October 4th, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 4, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement congratulating Dr. Adam Riess for receiving the Nobel Prize in physics: “I’d like to congratulate Dr. Riess for being one of three recipients of the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics. “For the second time in three years and the fourth in Read the Rest…
University of Maryland School of Law, September 16th, 2011
Baltimore, MD Thank you very much for this humbling and undeserved honor. To Justice Sotomayor, welcome to Maryland. It’s an honor for our State, and our law school, to be able to host you here today. To Senator Cardin, thank you for your leadership. I also see that your predecessor, Senator Sarbanes is with us, Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Accepts Distinguished Graduate Award from University of Maryland School of Law, September 16th, 2011
Baltimore, MD Thank you very much for this humbling and undeserved honor. To Justice Sotomayor, welcome to Maryland. It’s an honor for our State, and our law school, to be able to host you here today. To Senator Cardin, thank you for your leadership. I also see that your predecessor, Senator Sarbanes is with us, Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Maryland Wins National Competitive Grant to Increase College Completion, August 3rd, 2011
Annapolis, MD (August 3, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that Maryland has won a $1 million award from the Complete College America Completion Innovation Challenge. A national organization that works with states to boost college completion, Complete College America established the grant competition to support state-level efforts. Governors from all 50 states were Read the Rest…
Maryland Tech Council Awards, May 10th, 2011
Bethesda, MD As Delivered Wow what an impressive group of human beings. It is great to be here with all of you; it really is. This is a tremendous. Larry Letow thank you for your leadership of the Tech Council. It’s great to have the opportunity to be here with you and René Winsky and Read the Rest…
International Business Leadership Awards, March 10th, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland As Prepared Thank you Deb. Congratulations to all tonight’s honorees,… I always enjoy spending this time with all of you, and in big ways and in small ways you represent the future of Maryland’s economy. You perhaps, more than anyone else, recognize that in this changing new economy, there will be states that Read the Rest…
Patriot Awards, March 30th, 2010
Annapolis, Maryland I want to thank all of the families of those who we lost for the solemn honor of allowing me to join you today to pay tribute to your loved ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their communities, for their country. And we also give our thanks to those of you who Read the Rest…
Governing Magazine: Public Official of the Year, November 19th, 2009
Washington, DC (As Prepared) Thank you all very much. To tonight’s fellow honorees: it’s humbling and inspiring to have the opportunity to share this evening with you. To everyone at Governing Magazine,… on behalf of the hardworking people of Maryland and the committed public employees who serve in their government, thank you for this honor Read the Rest…
