Baltimore County Names 2021 Women of the Year

Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will recognize three outstanding women during its 39th Annual “Woman of the Year” Awards Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

This year’s theme is "Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced."

Baltimore County’s 2021 visionary women of Baltimore County are:

Sharon Y. Blake as the “Woman of the Year”, dedicated to community, education and volunteer efforts to the County during the 2020 Census.

Wannetta Thompson as the “Woman Making a Difference Awardee,” a long standing GardenVillage Community Association leader, Wannetta created the GV Food Basket Program, Community Clean Up and Christmas Event.

Michelle Sobambo as the “Young Woman of the Year,” a graduate of Overlea High School and Sollers Point Technical High School, a leader inside and outside of the classroom dedicated to volunteerism.

These awards are given to County female residents who have enhanced the lives of citizens and made significant contributions in the community, workplace, or school to further the interests of women and children.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will lead the recognition of awardees, together with state and county leaders.