Benedictine has been named What’s Up? Media Best Nonprofit Eastern Shore 2023.
Benedictine has been awarded the 2023 Best Nonprofit Organization Eastern Shore by What’s Up? Media. The awards are selected by What’s Up? Media’s annual reader’s poll and Benedictine was chosen for this coveted honor amongst more than 300 nonprofits in the Eastern Shore region.
A celebration acknowledging Benedictine and all the winners will take place in Annapolis.
In a statement to the Benedictine employees, Executive Director, Scott Evans enthusiastically shared, “I have the great honor to let everyone know that Benedictine has been chosen the Best Nonprofit Eastern Shore by What’s Up? Media. This is a testament to the strength of Benedictine’s mission and values, and what each of you do to help fulfill that mission. ‘Benedictine’ is simply a name, but the power behind that name is found in the work each of you perform to support the students and adults in our programs. All of you make Benedictine special and it is because of you that Benedictine is receiving this award.” Evans further commented, “Thank you to everyone who voted for Benedictine and congratulations to all of you on receiving the 2023 Best Nonprofit Eastern Shore!
Benedictine will be recognized along with all the Best of Eastern Shore, Best of Annapolis and Best of Central Maryland winners at the annual Best Of Party held in Annapolis on June 13th. This event celebrates the best of the region’s restaurants, businesses, and professional services in a variety of categories. All the winners will be will also be featured in the upcoming issues of What’s Up? Eastern Shore, What’s Up? Annapolis, and What’s Up? Central Maryland.
About Benedictine:
Benedictine is a non-sectarian nonprofit organization supporting close to 200 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism achieve their greatest potential and highest level of independence. Benedictine’s year-round educational program is one of only 26 nationwide to earn a two-year accreditation from the National Commission for Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES). This program includes home-like living and learning options on the Ridgely, Maryland campus, for children ages 5 to 21 who come from Maryland and surrounding states. Benedictine’s Adult Services program offers employment and vocational services for transitional youth and adults, ages 22 to 70+, in the community and those who live in Benedictine’s group homes in Caroline, Talbot, and Anne Arundel Counties. Benedictine’s Easton Community Services & Training Center prepares the adults it serves to enter the workforce and collaborates with the collaborates with the Talbot, Queen Anne’s, Caroline and Dorchester County public schools to provide services to their students through the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Program. Benedictine is one of the Eastern Shore’s largest employers with over 350 employees. For more information, visit www.benschool.org.
