VISIONARY AWARDS

The NMTC Visionary Awards celebrates our neighbors, colleagues, family, and friends for their volunteer efforts that contribute to building a STEM-educated workforce while advancing technology & innovation.

february 26th, 2026 / 4:30 for VIP / 5:30pm for General admission

Visionary AwardS

Awardees are honored with an evening gala highlighting how one helps boost our community by providing rewarding careers for our children, expanding our regional economy, and protecting our national security. The nomination categories include:

A person is making significant contributions to our entire community's well-being displayed as a personal commitment to the advancement of building our Workforce for the Future or advancing Innovation & Technology, with demonstrated qualities of enlightened leadership over a remarkable period.

VISIONARY

We acknowledge the individual's steadfast, consistent contribution to building our S.T.E.M. Educated Workforce or advancing our Innovation and technology base in a public way while inspiring others to help accomplish shared goals.

LEADER

One who consistently goes above and beyond in volunteering their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom to stimulate and inspire greatness in students, teachers, or emerging technology businesses.

MENTOR

Recognizes exceptional personal efforts in developing and implementing innovative programs/products benefiting building our S.T.E.M. Educated Workforce or advancing our Innovation & Technology base, with the potential for broad positive impact in the community.

INNOVATOR

A person of interest to watch and one who demonstrated the potential to be an excellent, long-term contributor to building the S.T.E.M. Educated workforce or advancing our Innovation & Technology base.

RISING STAR



LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
John Casner

VISIONARY
Kimberly A. Watts – DEVCOM U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command

LEADER
Kimberly D. Justus – Susquehanna Workforce Network
Rob Limpert – iCEV
Phil Rogofsky – Maryland STEM Festival Inc
Tamera Rush – Tenax Technologies

INNOVATOR
Thomas Keller III – Cecil College
Nick Lattanzi – Elite Edge Partners LLC
Bharat Patel – Accenture Federal

MENTOR
Melissa Dethlefsen – Harford County Public Schools Central Office
Corey Geho – APGFCU Education
Keisha Nandalal – Retired Educator
Jill L. Peregino – Harford Community College
Tim Pistel – Harford County Public Schools Aberdeen High School
Dr. Shomari Zachary – Harford County Public Schools

RISING STAR
Gabrielle Whitworth – CHOSEN Community Development Corporation

NEXTGEN
Grace Buxton – Science and Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School
Meghan Greimel – Harford County Public Schools Student
Christopher Peterson – Student

2026 VISIONARY AWARDEES

Visionary awards gala sponsor

  • Seating for 10, a combination of members/guests, which includes four tickets to the VIP reception where you'll meet our distinguished attendees and honorees before the Gala
  • Podium time to introduce our keynote speaker and describe your organization
  • Logo and listing as Visionary Awards Gala Sponsor on Gala signage
  • Full-page color Ad in a prime location; the inside cover, in the online yearbook where it’s also posted on our website for the following year
  • Preferred placement of logo on all Gala promotional & marketing materials
  • Listing in NMTC’s newsletters and announcements
  • Your sponsor level on name badges for all attending from your organization 

$3,500  - SOLD

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Visionary awards
vip reception sponsor

  • Seating for 6 at the Gala which includes 2 tickets to the VIP reception meeting our distinguished attendees and the honorees before the Gala
  • Logo and signage throughout VIP Reception area
  • Logo and listing as a VIP Reception Sponsor on Gala signage
  • Listing in NMTC’s newsletters and announcements.
  • Full-page ‘color’ ad in the online yearbook, also posted on our website for the following year.
  • Your sponsor level on name badges for all attending from your organization

$3,000 - SOLD

Visionary awards platinum sponsor

  • Seating for 6 at the Gala, a combination of members/guests. which includes 2 tickets to the VIP reception meeting our distinguished attendees and the honorees before the Gala
  • Logo and listing as Platinum Sponsor on Gala signage
  • Full-page ‘color’ ad in the online yearbook, also posted on our website for the following year
  • Listing in NMTC’s newsletters and announcements.
  • Your sponsor level on name badges for all attending from your organization

Visionary awards diamond sponsor

  • Seating for 6 at the Gala which includes 2 tickets to the VIP reception meeting our distinguished attendees and the honorees before the Gala
  • Logo and signage throughout VIP Reception area
  • Logo and listing as a VIP Reception Sponsor on Gala signage
  • Listing in NMTC’s newsletters and announcements.
  • Full-page ‘color’ ad in the online yearbook, also posted on our website for the following year.
  • Your sponsor level on name badges for all attending from your organization

$2,750

$2,500

  • Seating at the Gala for 3, a combination of members/guests
  • Logo and listing as a Silver Sponsor on Gala signage
  •  ½ page ‘color’ ad in the online yearbook, also posted on our website for the following year
  • Your sponsor level on name badges for all attending from your organization  

$2,000

Visionary awards silver sponsor

Visionary awards GOLD sponsor

  • Seating at the Gala for 4, a combination of members/guests
  • Logo and listing as a Gold Sponsor on Gala signage
  • Full-page ‘color’ ad in the online yearbook, also posted on our website for the following year.
  • Your sponsor level on name badges for all attending from your organization

$2,250

Visionary awards mentor seats

$650

Visionary awards media sponsor

  • Seating at the Gala for 2, a combination of members/guests.
  • Logo and listing as the Media Sponsor before and at the Gala
  • Full page ‘color’ ad in the online yearbook, also posted on our website for the following year
  • Seating at the Gala for 8 mentors/teachers or those you wish to recognize
  • Logo and listing as the Sponsor on the table at the Gala
  • 1/4 ‘color’ ad in the take-home souvenir yearbook, also posted online for the following year

$1,750 - SOLD

THANK YOU!

MEMBERS

vip reception

general admission

MEMBERS

gala attendance

$160

$135

$85

$95

⭐️ Access to the private VIP Reception

⭐️  Access to the exclusive once-a-year Gala

⭐️  Complimentary food & drinks

GUEST

GUEST

group rates

Includes company logo featured on the table with 8 reserved seats

MEMBERS

GUEST

$612

$684

2025 VISIONARY AWARDS PHOTOS

2025 Award Recipients

VISIONARY
Tony Palumbo, Palumbo Insurance

LEADER
Dondre Lawson, Emerald Technical Solutions
Christine Warwick, Cecil College
Joseph Connolly, Harford County Public Schools
Pamela Pape-Lindstrom, Ph.D., Harford Community College
Dr. Sean Bulson, Harford County Public Schools

MENTOR
Christopher Jones, Harford Community College
Eric Davis, Harford County Public Schools

INNOVATOR
Josh Barnes, Harbor Designs and Manufacturing, LLC
Nikki Snyder, Discovery Center at Waters Edge

RISING STAR
Charquelle Mattox, DSA, Inc