ANNAPOLIS — Returning for a fifth year, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that his office is accepting nominations for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award.
Established in 2012 to honor the unparalleled legacy of public service left by former Mayor, Governor and Comptroller Schaefer, the award is presented in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City to individuals and organizations with an unwavering commitment to helping people.
“Throughout our great state, there are many organizations and citizens, who like William Donald Schaefer, spend their lives helping others in their communities,” Comptroller Franchot said. “I am very proud to honor those who go the extra mile to lend a hand, spend the time and offer hope and support to those who need it most. By doing so, these groups and individuals make our state a better place.”
Award recipients will be selected on their demonstration of:
·Improving the community;
·Promptly responding to a citizen problem through effective government intervention;
·Directly aiding our most vulnerable populations; or,
·Establishing a public/private partnership to improve the lives of fellow Marylanders.
Comptroller Franchot will personally present the award to each winner starting in April. The 2016 nomination form must be submitted by March 31, 2016.