20th Anniversary Celebration
& Milestone Award Ceremony
6pm Thursday, May 26 | Sparrows Point Country Club
Honorees will participate in a celebratory program, be recognized for their dedication and commitment to Dundalk, and share a delicious dinner with friends, family, colleagues, community and business leaders. Thank you for helping us shine a light on those working to build a better Dundalk.
Help us say good by to Executive Director, Amy Menzer. After 15 years at Dundalk Renaissance, this Milestone Awards Ceremony will be Amy Menzer’s last in an official capacity. Reserve your seats to celebrate 20 years of building a better Dundalk, this year’s awardees and Amy’s years of service to Dundalk.
To date, the Milestone Awards have honored 66+ community and business leaders, and the 2022 honorees will join this respected list of change makers who exhibit leadership and commitment in furthering the values of Dundalk Renaissance: Neighborliness, Innovation, Heritage, Diversity, Opportunity, Sustainability, Engagement, and Unity.
Take a look at previous Milestone Winners.
Questions? Call us at 410 282-0261 x104 or email nick@dundalkusa.org.
This Year’s Honorees
2022 Cornerstone Award Winners
The Dundalk Renaissance Cornerstone Award is presented by Dundalk Renaissance to a business, community organization or non-profit helping to foster Dundalk’s healthy and vibrant future.
Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Department
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Department routinely risks their lives for our community each time they respond to an emergency. Their dedication to keeping the community safe is admirable and often comes at a cost to volunteer and their families. In addition to responding to fire related emergencies, the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Department hosts popular community building events, including the popular train garden that draws thousands of spectators each holiday season.
Drug City Pharmacy
George Fotis has grown Drug City Pharmacy from a community Drug store into a hidden destination. The world class selection of whisky and Bourbon in the liquors department, the tasting room, the very popular fountain, and the now beloved drug city street fair all draw people from all over the Baltimore area. His continued support of community groups all over Dundalk.
2022 Milestone Award Winners
The Dundalk Renaissance Milestone Awards are presented by Dundalk Renaissance to community and non-profit leaders for their roles in nurturing Dundalk’s healthy and vibrant future.
We’re excited to present four Milestone Awards to members community and business leaders for their roles in nurturing Dundalk’s healthy and vibrant future:
- Arkia Wade for her volunteer work with Turner Station’s Girls Scouts, Turner Station Conservation Teams and Dundalk Renaissance along with her advocacy work in Turner Station.
- Jean Kettell Dance Studio for their 60 years of inspiring children through dance.
- JD Urbach for his volunteer work with organizations like the Boy Scouts, Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School and CCBC over the last 30 years.
- Then and Again for their commitment to providing affordable necessities to the community while providing a dignified shopping experience. They’ve partnered with local organizations—including their partnership with Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County to assist Dundalk’s most vulnerable.
In 20 Years, We:
Attracted $11.9 million in mortgages to the next generation of Dundalk residents, 60% of whom were age 35 or younger.
Awarded $200,000+ in direct aid to small businesses in the Town Center afloat during COVID-19 economic crisis
Incentivized 257 home renovations in our community, helping to support Dundalk’s homes for the next generation of owners, and supporting current residents with their housing needs.
Provided financial counseling programs and services to more than 360 unique individuals– and growing every day!
Supported 65 seniors with an average household income of $24,819 to age-in-place safely.
Fully renovated 16 homes in Dundalk
Celebrate
Our Milestone Award Ceremony honors individuals, groups, organizations, and students who are working to make Dundalk a better place. We’ll be announcing our 2022 Gemstone winners soon!
Sponsor
If you’re interested in sponsoring our 2022 Milestone Award Ceremony and help support the work we do, check out our 2022 Milestone Award Ceremony sponsorship options or reach out to Nick Staigerwald (410.282.0261 ext 103 or Nick@DundalkUSA.org).
Celebrate our Honorees!
You design it, we print it. Our program will be distributed to all honorees and attendees. Your sponsorship will help contribute to the work we do all year round, as well as off set program production costs. Be sure to send your JPEG or PDF files by Friday, April 15.
Contact Nick Staigerwald (410.282.0261 ext 103 or Nick@DundalkUSA.org) or check out our Milestone sponsorship flyer for more information.
Programs are 5.5″x 8.5″