Celebrate Baltimore’s Quiet Champions

Unsung Heroes is our annual community celebration honoring individuals and organizations who quietly make a difference in Baltimore. These heroes devote time, energy, and heart to the well-being of their neighbors—often without seeking recognition.

We invite nominations from across the city to spotlight compassion, commitment, and impact—and to inspire more people to help build a stronger, more connected Baltimore.

📅 Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Northeastern Post 285 American Legion | 2324 McElderry Street,Baltimore, MD 21205

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

  • Time: 4:00–7:30 PM

  • Location: Northeastern Post 285 American Legion
    2324 McElderry Street, Baltimore, MD 21205

What’s New This Year

Alongside our community-nominated honorees, we’ll present 10K Honor Awards to elders ages 80–100 whose lifetime contributions have uplifted Baltimore.

Important: You can nominate any deserving person or organization—of any age.
The 10K Honor Award is a special category for elders; it does not limit who can be nominated.

Who Can Be Nominated?

  • Everyday neighbors, volunteers, caregivers, youth leaders, block captains

  • Grassroots organizers, faith/community partners, mutual aid leaders

  • Local nonprofits, small businesses, or coalitions serving Baltimore residents

We especially welcome nominations that reflect:

  • Impact (measurable change or consistent service)

  • Compassion (care for neighbors)

  • Commitment (sustained effort over time)

Reserve your spots

How Nominations Work

  1. Submit a short nomination (one nominee per submission; you may submit multiple times).

  2. Share a brief story and an optional photo.

  3. Review: A community panel reviews nominations using our criteria (Impact, Compassion, Commitment, Equity & Inclusion).

  4. Notify: Honorees are contacted in November; public announcement at the event.

Deadline to nominate: Nov 24th, 2025

What Honorees Receive

  • Stage recognition at the Unsung Hero Awards Gathering

  • Feature on Baltimore CONNECT channels and press materials

  • 10K Honor Award (elders ages 80–100, select recipients)

  • Keepsake certificate

 

See our past nominees to learn about the remarkable people who have made lasting contributions to our community.

 
Nominate the person!

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