2011 Leading Edge Awards
The Leading Edge Awards celebrates individuals and businesses that spur economic growth and vigor in Southern Maryland.
11th Annual Leading Edge Awards Ceremony
A Celebration of Corporate Success
Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 6 - 9:30 pm
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland
2011 Leading Edge Award Winners
| Award | Sponsoring Organization | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Calvert County Business of the Year | Calvert County Department of Economic Development www.ecalvert.com |
Sneade's Ace Home Center, Inc. |
| Charles County Technology Company of the Year | Charles County Technology Council www.thetechcouncil.net |
Studio 553 |
| The Patuxent Partnership Member Firm of the Year | The Patuxent Partnership www.paxriver.org |
Wyle Aerospace Group http://www.wyle.com/Aerospace/Pages/Aerospace-LexingtonPark,MD.aspx |
| CEO of the Year | CSM's Corporate Center www.corporatecenter.csmd.edu |
Eric W. Franklin ERIMAX, Inc. |
| CSM Partnership in Education | CSM and CSM's Foundation www.csmd.edu |
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC http://www.constellation.com/AboutUs/WhoWeAre/Pages/CalvertCliffs.aspx |
| Small Business of the Year | Small Business Development Center www.sbdchelp.com |
Gateau Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine |
| Excellence in Economic Progress | Southern Maryland Economic Development Association |
Dominion Cove Point LNG http://www.dom.com/business/gas-transmission/cove-point/index.jsp |
2011 Leading Edge Award Event Sponsors
We look forward to celebrating corporate success in Southern Maryland with you at the 11th Annual Leading Edge Awards on June 22, 2011. Sponsorships are available at different levels so there is sure to be one that is right for you!
Please call 301-934-7585.
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 “2011 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 15, 2011 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.
GenOn- http://www.genon.com/
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland- www.tccsmd.org
Wyle Aerospace Group- http://www.wylelabs.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.
Chaney Enterprises- http://www.chaneyenterprises.com/index.html
Charles County Technology Council- www.thetechcouncil.net
Community Bank of Tri-County - www.cbtc.com
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC - www.constellation.com
Facchina Group of Companies, LLC- http://www.facchina.com/
Maryland Technology Development Corporation - www.marylandtedco.org
Corporate Sponsors $500
Corporate sponsors will receive eight seats at the event and be our guests at the reception.
Askey, Askey and Associates, CPA, LLC - www.aaacpa.com
Calvert County Department of Economic Development- www.ecalvert.com
Calvert County Minority Business Alliance- www.calvertcountymba.org
Charles County Economic Development
College of Southern Maryland Foundation - http://www.csmd.edu/foundation
Dominion Cove Point LNG - http://www.dom.com/business/gas-transmission/cove-point/index.jsp
Energetics Technology Center (ETC) - www.etcmd.com
ERIMAX, Inc. -http://erimaxinc.com/
Old Line Bank - http://www.oldlinebank.com/
Small Business Development Center - http://www.sbdchelp.com
Sneade's Ace Home Center, Inc.- http://sneades.com/
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) - www.smeco.com
Studio 553- http://studio553.com/
The Corporate Center-http://www.csmd.edu/Training/index.html
The Patuxent Partnership- www.paxpartnership.org
Individual Seats $65
Join the celebration to recognize corporate success in Southern Maryland. Individuals receive admittance to the event.
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/ |





