HOLLAND AWARDS

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.

Reverend John W. Holland Humanitarian Award Recipients

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

Bauder Community Impact Award Recipients

(Formerly the Community Action Council Service Award)

2025     Community Foundation of Howard County

Community Action Council Service Award Recipients

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