Institute for Public Health Innovation – Spring 2016

Washington, DC

www.institutephi.org

for the project “From Planning to Action: Growing Maryland’s Food System Coalition,” a continuation of its work to convene stakeholders in an effort to foster collaboration and collective action at the state level in Maryland that resulted in the creation of the draft Maryland Food Charter over the past year.

Easton Economic Development Commission – Spring 2016

Easton, MD

www.Eastonedc.com

for establishment of the Chesapeake Harvest Food Distribution Network project, a food hub, or a center for food aggregation, distribution, and education designed to promote and increase the supply of environmentally sustainably grown foods, create year-round jobs with fair wages, build an educated consumer base, and build commerce and connectivity between urban and rural communities.