Career Communications Group, a leader in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award.
Presented by the Baltimore Development Corporation and the Greater Baltimore Committee, this annual award highlights organizations that are making significant contributions to Baltimore’s growth and prosperity.
Career Communications Group has been recognized specifically for its impact in the Local Investment category.
“This is a great honor for our community that has been in Baltimore for 40 years now,” said Tyrone Taborn, founding CEO of Career Communications Group. “This recognition comes at a pivotal time, as we have brought the Black Engineer of the Year Conference back to Baltimore and launched the STEM City Baltimore AI Metaverse training center within the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. Together, these initiatives underscore our commitment to empowering Baltimore’s youth and advancing diversity in STEM right here in our home city.”
The 2024 Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards mark the 50th anniversary of this program, which celebrates companies that have demonstrated a deep commitment to strengthening Baltimore’s economic and social fabric.
In recent years, the awards have expanded to honor businesses across five categories:
“This recognition is a testament to our commitment to fostering opportunities and driving positive change in the Baltimore region,” said Ms. Jean Hamilton, president of Career Communications Group. “Our work in supporting STEM education, digital equity, and workforce development initiatives aligns with Baltimore’s mission to empower its communities, and we are honored to be recognized among such inspiring companies and organizations.”
Other recipients in the Local Investment category include Creative Alliance and The Creativity Center, and Novel MicroDevices Inc., all acknowledged for their impactful contributions to the Baltimore area.
The 2024 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award Ceremony
The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, located at 201 Reedbird Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225.
The event will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by the awards presentation and networking opportunities. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott will present the awards alongside the leadership of the the Baltimore Development Corporation and the Greater Baltimore Committee.
Ms. Hamilton and a guest will be attending the ceremony on behalf of Career Communications Group to accept the award.
Career Communications Group, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is dedicated to promoting diversity in STEM through conferences, publications, and digital media platforms that highlight the contributions of underrepresented communities in science and technology.
Through initiatives like STEM City USA, the STEM City Baltimore AI Metaverse training center, and the Black Engineer of the Year Conference, CCG continues to be a driving force in advancing STEM education, workforce development, and digital equity across Baltimore and beyond.
