Montgomery County is fortunate to have wonderful nonprofit organizations with outstanding leaders. Occasionally these leaders are recognized with awards.

Bethesda Magazine 2010 Green Award

Little Falls Watershed Alliance and The Universities at Shady Grove win Bethesda Magazine 2010 Green Award . Bethesda Magazine recognized seven Green Giants out of 120 nominees for their "unwavering commitment to living - and promoting - a more sustainable way of life."

Catalogue for Philanthropy Recognizes Top Nonprofits

After rigorous evaluation, the Catalogue for Philanthropy highlights excellent community-based nonprofits in the Greater Washington region. The following Montgomery County nonprofits were featured in the 2010-2011 Catalogue for Philanthropy: A Guide to Giving.

• The Writer’s Center
• Washington Revels
• Class Acts Arts
• CollegeTracks
• Long Branch Athletic Association
• Housing Opportunities Community Partners
• KEEN Greater DC
• Mobile Medical Care
• MANNA Food Center
• Child Center and Adult Services , Crossway Community , and Mercy Health Clinic all received a renewed stamp of approval.

Finalist for The Washington Post 2010 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management

The Washington Post hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement recognized The Children’s Inn at NIH as one of five finalists awarded for outstanding achievements in nonprofit management . As an honorable mention recipient, The Children’s Inn at NIH received a $2,500 award.

Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett wins the Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award. The award highlights public officials who have gone above and beyond in partnership with the nonprofit sector to ensure more vibrant communities.