2010 Leading Edge Awards
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! Don't miss
out on the celebration.
Be sure to send in your sponsorship information by May 31st!
The Leading Edge Awards celebrates individuals and businesses that spur economic growth and vigor in Southern Maryland.
10th Annual Leading Edge Awards Ceremony
A decade of leadership excellence
Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 6 - 9:30 pm
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland
2010 Leading Edge Award Winners
| Award | Sponsoring Organization | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Calvert County Business of the Year | Calvert County Department of Economic Development www.ecalvert.com |
Asbury~Solomons http://www.asburysolomons.org/ |
| Charles County Technology Company of the Year | Charles County Technology Council www.thetechcouncil.net |
Facchina Global Services, LLC http://www.facchina.com/ |
| The Patuxent Partnership Member Firm of the Year | The Patuxent Partnership www.paxriver.org |
Technology Security Associates http://www.technology-security-associates.com/ |
| CEO of the Year | CSM's Corporate Center www.corporatecenter.csmd.edu |
Brianna Bowling Zekiah Technologies, Inc. http://www.zekiah.com/ |
| CSM Partnership in Education | CSM and CSM's Foundation www.csmd.edu |
NAVAIR http://www.navair.navy.mil/ |
| Small Business of the Year | Small Business Development Center www.sbdchelp.com |
Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home http://briscoe-tonicfuneralhome.com/ |
2010 Leading Edge Award Event Sponsors
We look forward to celebrating a decade of corporate success in Southern Maryland with you at the 10th Annual Leading Edge Awards on June 23, 2010. Sponsorships are available at different levels so there is sure to be one that is right for you! Send in your Sponsorship Brochure by May 31st!
Platinum Sponsors $2,500
Platinum sponsors receive the highest level of recognition with mention on ALL promotional materials including advertisements, the Leading Awards program, signage at the award recipients’ businesses and our guest at the reception, receive a special “2010 LEA Sponsor” trophy during the ceremony, receive eight seats at a table with preferred placement, and may exhibit their company at the event. **Platinum sponsors MUST be received by April 17, 2009 in order to have their logo appear in the newspaper advertisements.**

Gold Sponsors $1,500
Gold sponsors will be announced at the event and in the Leading Edge Awards program and presentations. Gold Sponsors may exhibit their company at the event. Gold Sponsors will also receive eight seats at the event.
St. Mary's Hospital - http://www.smhwecare.com/
Mirant Mid-Atlantic - www.mirant.com
Silver Sponsors $1,000
Receive recognition as a Silver Sponsor with mention at the event and in the Leading Edge Awards program and presentations. Silver Sponsors will also receive eight seats at the event and be our guest at the reception.
Charles County Technology Council- www.thetechcouncil.net
Community Bank of Tri-County - www.cbtc.com
Constellation Energy- www.constellation.com
Facchina Group of Companies, LLC- http://www.facchina.com/
Maryland Technology Development Corporation - www.marylandtedco.org
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland- www.tccsmd.org
Wyle - http://www.wylelabs.com/
Corporate Sponsors $500
Corporate sponsors will receive eight seats at the event and be our guests at the reception.
Asbury~Solomons- http://www.asburysolomons.org/
Askey, Askey and Associates, CPA, LLC - www.aaacpa.com
Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home- http://briscoe-tonicfuneralhome.com/
Calvert County Department of Economic Development- www.ecalvert.com
Calvert County Minority Business Alliance- www.calvertcountymba.org
Chaney Enterprises- http://www.chaneyenterprises.com/index.html
College of Southern Maryland Foundation - http://www.csmd.edu/foundation
Compass Systems, Inc. - http://www.compass-sys-inc.com/
Corporate and Community Training Institute-http://www.csmd.edu/Training/index.html
Maryland Bank and Trust Company - www.mdbank.com
PNC - http://www.pnc.com/
Port Tobacco Consulting, LLC- http://www.potobac.com/
Small Business Development Center - http://www.sbdchelp.com
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) - www.smeco.com
Technology Security Associates Inc. - http://www.technology-security-associates.com/
The Center for Energetic Concepts Development (CECD) at the University of Maryland, College Park
The Patuxent Partnership- www.paxpartnership.org
Zekiah Technologies, Inc. - http://www.zekiah.com/
Individual Seats $65
Join the celebration to recognize corporate success in Southern Maryland. Individuals receive admittance to the event.
2009 Leading Edge Award Winners
The 2009 winners will be presenting the awards to this years winners.
| Award | Sponsoring Organization | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Calvert County Technology Company of the Year | Calvert County Department of Economic Development www.ecalvert.com |
Keep It Simple Computer Training |
| Charles County Technology Company of the Year | Charles County Technology Council www.thetechcouncil.net |
Port Tobacco Consulting |
| The Patuxent Partnership Member Firm of the Year | The Patuxent Partnership www.paxriver.org |
Compass Systems, Inc. |
| CEO of the Year | CSM's Corporate Center www.corporatecenter.csmd.edu |
Christine Wray St. Mary's Hospital |
| CSM Partnership in Education | CSM and CSM's Foundation www.csmd.edu |
Wyle |
| Small Business Persons of the Year | Small Business Development Center www.sbdchelp.com |
The Carol M. Porto Treatment Center www.portotreatment.com |




