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Registration Now Open for Celebration Impact 2025!

February 26, 2025

Each year, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) brings together community members, advocates, and supporters at Celebration Impact to honor the people and organizations making a lasting difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

This year’s event promises to be a memorable evening filled with celebration, connection, and recognition.

Celebration Impact will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at The Fluegel Center in Annapolis, MD, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. We invite you to join us in honoring our award winners’ many contributions and the ways in which they embody the spirit of inclusion, advocacy, and leadership. Registration is now open! Tickets are free to attend, but you must register in advance. Registration closes [date]

Honoring the 2025 Awardees

📅Date: April 24, 2025

⏰ Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

📍 Location: The Fluegel Alumni Center, 301 N King Street, Annapolis, MD

Celebration Impact is more than an awards ceremony—it is a time to recognize the dedication, leadership, and resilience that fuels our shared mission. This year, The Arc will honor ten outstanding awardees for their commitment to advancing opportunities and inclusion for people with IDD.

This year, The Arc is proud to honor the following recipients:

Tavion Harris

Leadership in Direct Service Award

Jodie Colombo, Issac Ahanmisi

Leadership in Administration & Management Award

Lauren Sheeder, Carl Schinner

Outstanding Personal Achievement Award

Delegate Bagnall, Councilwoman Pickard

Lorraine Sheehan Advocacy Award

First Citizens Bank

Leadership in Social Responsibility Award

Laura Austin

Impact through Leadership Award

St. Andrew’s Apostle Church

Impact through Philanthropy Award

View last year’s honorees here. Together, we can continue to shape a future where every voice is heard, every barrier is broken, and every person with IDD is valued and supported. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Why Attend?

Celebration Impact offers a unique opportunity to engage with advocates, leaders, and community members who work tirelessly to create a more inclusive community for us all.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of an evening filled with recognition and celebration. Secure your free ticket today and join us in honoring those making a lasting impact!

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