HOLLAND AWARDS
PAST HOLLAND AWARDEES
The Reverend John W. Holland Humanitarian Award is presented annually to an individual or organization that demonstrates extraordinary commitment and dedication to serving the most vulnerable population in Howard County. The award is named in honor of the late Reverend Holland, whose life of tireless service was an example and inspiration for all.
2025 Jim Ehle
2024 Dr. Lillian Bauder
2023 Shaun Eddy
2022 Dr. Maura Rossman
2021 Kathleen Koch
2019 Roy and Susan Appletree
2018 Mrs. Vivian Bailey
2017 Senator Guy J. Guzzone and County Executive Allan H. Kittleman
2016 Howard 7 Rotary Clubs
2015 50th Anniversary Celebration
2014 Leadership Howard County
2013 Food for Tomorrow
2012 Dr. Sydney Cousin
2011 D. David Weeks
2009 Mr Willis McGahee
2008 Delegate Elizabeth Bobo
2007 Ms. Barbara Lawson
2006 Mr. Victor A. Broccolino
2004 Senator Robert H. Kittleman
2003 Dr. C Vernon Gray
2001 Mrs. Celonia Walden
2000 Mrs. Leola Dorsey
1999 Mrs. Jean W. Toomer
1998 Dr. Benjamin Carson, Sr.
1997 Mrs. May Ruth Seidel
1996 Mr. James W. Rouse
1995 Dr. Morris Woodson
1994 Sr. Silas Craft, Sr.
1992 Reverend John W. Holland
2025 Community Foundation of Howard County
2024 Dr. Calvin Ball
2023 Ellicott City-Columbia Lions Club
2022 Howard County Police Department
2022 Howard County Fire & Rescue Services
2021 Neighbor Ride
2014 Leadership Howard County Class of 2014
2013 Apple Ford Lincoln and Wegmans
2012 Ascend One Corporation
2011 Howard County Arts Council
2009 St John Baptist Church and Phoenix Sentinels of Howard County
2008 Atholton High School and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Pi Chapter
2007 Howard County Muslim Council and Baltimore Ravens
2006 One Month’s Rent Initiative and Sunrise Rotary Club of Ellicott City