Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, Jacqueline Brooks Rhone (2016 Gladys Noon Spellman Public Service Award Recipient), Nellvenia Johnson (2015 Gladys Noon Spellman Public Service Award Recipient).
Senator Barbara Mikulski received a touching tribute for her trailblazing work and service in the U.S. Congress and Prince George’s County Department of Family Services Associate Director Jackie Rhone received the highly coveted 2016 Gladys Noon Spellman Public Service Award. The awards were presented during the 31st Annual Prince George’s County Women’s History Month Luncheon on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 .
Other awards went to: Suitland High School Student Anthony Thornton, who received the 2016 Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship, valued at $2,000 and Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation Associate Director Gwendolyn Clerkley (above right) received the 2nd Annual Women In Government “WInG” Award given to a female Prince George’s County government employee who is innovative and informative; inspirational and influential. VIDEO PHOTO GALLERY
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Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, Anthony Thornton (2016 Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship Recipient), Jummy Olabanji (Anchor/Reporter ABC7 and Newschannel 8), Nevasha Noble (2011 Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship Recipient).
The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Services Division, in partnership with State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, held an Interfaith Collaborative Domestic Violence Training for approximately 170 attendees at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington, MD on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The event provided faith based leaders, non-profit and advocacy providers with knowledge about the dynamics of intimate partner violence, how to identify red flags, and resources for victims and survivors. For more information, click here.
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