McGladrey presented with 2012 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award in Baltimore

By Kathleen Novak

Receptionist

Baltimore, MD

McGladrey was one of twelve Baltimore area companies recognized by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake as winners of the 2012 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award.

The award acknowledges area businesses who exhibit corporate leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to volunteering their time and resources to enhance Baltimore neighborhoods. During the annual luncheon event, which was held at the Hyatt Regency, Mayor Rawlings-Blake joined the Baltimore Development Corporation and the Greater Baltimore Committee in presenting the award.

All McGladrey employees are provided with numerous opportunities each year to volunteer their time to firm sponsored community service events. In the Baltimore office, The Baltimore Culture Club Outreach Committee organizes and launches multiple initiatives each year which benefit multiple charities and foundations. Events are held both in and out of the office, encouraging employee engagement and team building while out in the community. Fundraising events benefit charities like Ronald McDonald House, The Good Shepherd Center, the Abilities Network, and Movember and Sons.

Matt Hemelt (Assurance Partner) accepting the 2012 Mayor's Business
Recognition Award for outstanding community service.

Matt Hemelt, Baltimore Partner and chair of the Baltimore Culture Club Outreach Committee, accepted this year’s award for McGladrey.

Matt, who plays an essential role leading the Baltimore office’s charity efforts said, “Community service is part of the culture of McGladrey. We are honored to be among the other award winners who are doing great work in Baltimore.”

This is the second Mayor’s Business Recognition Award for the firm. Baltimore Office Managing Partner Marty Brunk accepted the prestigious award in 2011 for McGladrey’s Community Service Initiative. When discussing 2012’s award Marty had this to say, “McGladrey employees are dedicated to helping their local communities," said Marty Brunk, Baltimore office managing partner with McGladrey. "At McGladrey, we understand the unique needs of each of the communities where our employees live and work."