On Thursday, April 24, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) hosted its annual Celebration Impact event, bringing together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to recognize the many people and organizations throughout the community driving equity, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities.
Held at The Fluegel Alumni Center in Annapolis, the evening honored ten awardees whose leadership, advocacy, and service have created meaningful change across the region.
“Celebration Impact is an opportunity to celebrate the people who dedicate their time, skills, and resources to making each other’s lives and each other’s communities better,” said Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO. “It was an honor to be able to recognize so many incredibly deserving awardees last night for the major impacts they’ve had over the last year.”
From Direct Support Professionals and community advocates to partners in business and government, each honoree exemplified The Arc’s vision of building inclusive communities where every person belongs.
2025 Celebration Impact Honorees:
- Tavion Harris – Julie Gallagher Leadership in Direct Service Award
- Isaac Ahanmisi and Jodie Colombo – Leadership in Management & Administration Award
- Carl Schinner and Lauren Sheeder – Outstanding Personal Achievement Award
- Delegate Heather Bagnall and Councilwoman Allison Pickard – Lorraine Sheehan Advocacy Award
- First Citizens Bank – Leadership in Social Responsibility Award
- Laura Austin – Impact Through Leadership Award
- St. Andrew Apostle Church – Impact Through Philanthropy Award
You can view photos from the event on our Flickr page.