County Executive Pittman, Caucus of African American Leaders to Recognize Honorees for Final Annual ‘Few of the Many’ Awards Program

Annapolis, MD -  County Executive Steuart Pittman, in partnership with the Caucus of African American Leaders, will honor local residents during the annual "Few of the Many" Awards. This year marks the final “Few of the Many” ceremony of the Pittman Administration.

While the 2026 national Black History Month theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," Anne Arundel County’s ceremony will focus on "Eight Years of Black History Commemorations." The event will recognize the leaders, neighbors, and culture keepers - both current and past award recipients - whose contributions have shaped the county and advanced the cause of equity and inclusion.

WHO: 

• Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
• Carl Snowden, Convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders
• Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, Keynote Speaker

Honorees:                  

• Chief Amal E. Awad, Anne Arundel County Police Department
• Dr. Mark T. Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Eric Brown, Community Leader of ManUp
• Ruby Singleton Blakeney, Retired Director of Small and Minority Business Enterprise
• Michael Bertty II, President of the Eta Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Kare Coley, Communications Conduit for Delegate Mike Roger
• Diesha Contee, Alderwoman for Ward 6 in Annapolis
• Colonel Yolanda D. Gore, Fort Meade Garrison Commander
• Chauncey A. Hall, Chief Program Officer at Arundel Community Development Services
• Robert Horne, Police Officer First Class at the Annapolis Police Department
• Carroll H. Hynson Jr., President and CEO of Carroll Hynson and Son
• Coren Eve Makell, Neighborhood Advocate and Community Volunteer
• Michelle H. Pittman, President of the Navy Football Parents Club
• George J. Trotter, Retired Secondary School Teacher and Administrator for Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Deonte “Dee” Ward, Community Leader, Youth Mentor, and Program Developer
• Namond E. Williams, Director of Diversion and Re-Entry Services at the Community Action Agency of Anne Arundel County

WHEN: 

• Monday, February 23, at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

WHERE: 

• Maryland Hall - 801 Chase St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Members of the media and the public are invited to this event.