Common Cause Education Fund – Summer 2015

Annapolis, MD

www.commoncause.org/md

for its campaign to increase transparency at all levels of Maryland’s government including leading the Maryland Open Government Network, working closely with government to implement open government reforms passed in 2015, development of a procurement reform strategy and agenda, and reforming public access to information currently protected as industry trade secrets.

Eastern Shore Food Hub Corp. – Summer 2015

Easton, MD

to launch a community education and engagement program in support of the creation of a food hub on the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Harvest, being led by the Easton Economic Development Corporation.

– Summer 2015

Centreville, MD

www.QACA.org

to continue conservation efforts, focusing on prudent and sustainable growth, while preserving the unique cultural heritage, agriculture and natural resources that define Queen Anne’s County and the Upper Eastern Shore.