On behalf of the entire Community Foundation of Carroll County family, thank you for your continued generosity. Your support makes it possible for us to sustain the work of more than 300 nonprofits and scholarships who make a difference in our community every day.

And now it’s time to celebrate their success!

Please join us, and help support, the 2025 We Are Carroll Awards: Inspire Growth, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Carroll Arts Center (formerly Philanthropists of the Year). You’ll be joining Carroll County business and community leaders in honoring those whose philanthropic efforts make our community a better place. At this year’s awards show we’ll be recognizing the passion for community, dedication to service, and vision for the future the Class of 2025 honorees possess. We’ll be giving five awards this year and we are incredibly excited!

The Class of 2025 is Rising Star: My Caring Paws therapy dogs; Rooted in the Community: Dream Big Union Bridge uplifting residents and businesses; Living Legacy: Mr. Ed Leister retired commercial banker and constant community advocate; BFF: Herbert Zeigler nominated by Brain Safe Haven food bank and resource center in Taneytown; Philanthropist of the Year: Dave Bond nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County.

There is no other event where business and civic leaders gather to pay tribute to those who make a difference in our community. This year’s honorees, our 17^th year, have all made a significant, positive impact throughout Carroll County with their generosity and commitment. We hope you will consider supporting this richly deserved celebration.

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Learn more about the We Are Carroll Awards (formerly Philanthropists of the Year) and our amazing award winners

• 5 PM Doors open for food, networking, beverages, and meet and greet with the winners
• 6:45 PM Awards production
• 8 PM Dessert reception