Senator Mike Miller honored with National Conservation Leadership Award

Contact: Julie Brunton
Phone: 301.283.2113 ext. 20
Email: outreach@accokeek.org

On November 6th, the Accokeek Foundation honored Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr., President of the Senate of Maryland, with its National Conservation Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Accokeek Foundation's Leadership Salute at the National Harbor. One hundred fifty people attended the event, which was catered by Susan Gage Catering. Master of Ceremonies, Prince George's Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr., led the evening's program, and Accokeek Foundation Board Chair Patricia E. Williams presented the award to Senator Miller.

The Accokeek Foundation honored Senator Miller for his many contributions to environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the advancement of broader understanding of Maryland's history. Senator Miller is a longtime friend and supporter of the Accokeek Foundation. He served on the Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2006 and has provided invaluable support for a variety of initiatives, from the building of the Foundation's new Education Center, to programs in museum interpretation and local history.

The Accokeek Foundation established the Leadership Salute and the National Conservation Leadership Award in 2001 to recognize contributions in the conservation of natural, cultural, and historic resources, and support for education and research in those areas. Former recipients of the National Conservation Leadership Award include Robert G. Stanton, former Director of the National Park Service; John M. Derrick, former chairman and CEO of Pepco Holdings; Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives; Gilbert Gude, former Member of Congress; the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union; Willem Polak, President of the Potomac Riverboat Company; and Glenn Eugster, retired Assistant Regional Director for Partnerships, National Park Service National Capital Region.

House Majority Leader (and former honoree) Congressman Steny Hoyer served as the honorary dinner chair and Marietta Ethier, Accokeek Foundation Trustee, was the dinner committee co-chair. The event raised over $60,000 in contributions, which help to ensure high-quality, affordable educational opportunities for families in our community. This year's donations will support the Foundation's Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship and the National Colonial Farm.

High resolution photographs are available upon request.

The Accokeek Foundation wishes to thank our supporters for their generous contributions:

BENEFACTOR
John and Louise Brophy
E. Pliny Bryan (B.K. Miller Company)
Marietta Ethier and John McGarry
Kathy and Fred Rotondaro
Susan Gage Caterers

PATRON
Constellation Energy

SPONSOR
B.K. Miller Meats & Liquors
Jordan and Rhonda Baruch
Comcast
Carl and Carolyn Hicks
Jack Johnson, Prince George's County Executive
National Harbor
Pepco
SMECO
The Honorable Joseph Vallario
Verizon

FRIEND
Alexander and Cleaver
Charles County African American Heritage Society, (Mary Boyd, President)
Walter M. Meinhardt, Sr. Family Foundation, Inc.
Potomac Riverboat Company
Mr. Hubert Schlosberg
Silesia Fine Wines and Spirits
Washington Gas Light Holdings, Inc.
Patricia E. Williams