On behalf of the Maryland Gala Selection Committee, Honorary Chairs Catherine Leggett and Jeffrey Slavin, Honorary Co-Chairs Kristen Wong-Callisto and Adrianna Zellers; Story Tapestries Chief Development Officer Lorienne Beals, CEO Arianna Ross, and the entire Host Committee, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Maryland Gala National Awards!
The Maryland Gala is a pinnacle celebration of Maryland’s History, the Accomplishment of her people, and the renown of State and National figures who contribute to a Tapestry of hope and vision. The gala is a gift from Story Tapestries, and through this momentous occasion, we celebrate Maryland and beyond using the Arts and stories that matter.
The 2025 Maryland Gala National Award Honorees include Connie Morella, Cathy Bernard, Michelle Faulkner Forson, and Sean McLeod. The National Maryland Gala Awards were created to acknowledge State and National figures who contribute to a tapestry of hope and vision. These national awards honor people for their outstanding commitment to others.
Come and celebrate Maryland on November 1, 2025, at the Universities of Shady Grove Ballroom, Rockville, MD. The event includes a Celebrity “Show of Fashion” with a special nod to Emerging Designers. The event will also feature acclaimed talent in a powerful design including award-winning youth poet, Osaze Murray, light fare, and celebration!
