Celebrating the people at the heart of Frederick County nonprofits!
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The Touching Lives Award recognizes non-management staff that provide front line services to a Frederick County nonprofit's clientele, or that provide administrative support that sustains the operations of the organization, and does not manage any staff members (employees). These nominees have demonstrated outstanding involvement and commitment to touching the lives of others​.

Nominations for the 2025 awards are now open through Monday, March 10th!

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

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NOMINATING FOR THE TOUCHING LIVES AWARD

 ​The Touching Lives Awards seek to recognize individuals who:

• Exemplify their nonprofit’s organizational mission
• Demonstrate one or more of the following traits: compassion, dedication, collaboration, innovation and/or leadership
• Has a positive impact on their peers, community, and the clients that the organization serves

Nominations are judged based upon the the strength and merit of the submission received.​​ You do not have to be a member of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce to be nominated or to nominate someone. Nominations are limited to one person per organization, only one nomination form needs to be submitted per nominee (please do not submit multiple nomination forms for the same person).​. 

Not eligible:

• Executive Directors
• Management-level staff members 
• Volunteers
• ​Board Members
  
• ​Previous Touching Lives honorees

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Touching Lives honorees will be acknowledged through a number of outlets including the Touching Lives Awards page,  multiple social media platforms, the Chamber email newsletter to over 5,000 subscribers and through announcements to various media outlets. Honorees will also be acknowledged at the annual Nonprofit Summit and given a special award at their office.

“We often see the positive impact nonprofits have on our community, but we forget there are people behind that impact. People who have dedicated their time, talents, and hard work to fulfilling a need. The Touching Lives Award allows us to appreciate and share those people’s stories and - hopefully - inspire others to do good in the world.” - Sarah Lynn, Frederick Nonprofit Alliance

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