Southern Maryland celebrated businesses and executives for their demonstrated excellence at the 12th annual Leading Edge Awards, June 13 at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center.
Honoring individuals and businesses that spur economic growth within the region, the event showcases those who exemplify the qualities synonymous with business success: performance excellence, innovation and an unwavering dedication to customers and staff, according to Dr. Daniel Mosser, vice president of the College of Southern Maryland’s Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
Recognized were Calvert Systems Engineering, Inc. as Calvert County Business of the Year; Chaney Enterprises President and CEO William F.
Childs IV as CEO of the Year; Charles County Public Library as Charles County Technology Company of the Year; MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital as CSM Partnership in Education; Sabre Systems, Inc. as The Patuxent Partnership Member Firm of the Year; and Brian Keesee, president of Crown Trophy of Waldorf and co-owner of Pothole Pros as SBDC Small Business Person of the Year.
Calvert Systems Engineering, Inc. is a women-owned engineering and consulting services firm that provides software and systems engineering, configuration management, quality assurance and program management.
Headquartered in Prince Frederick, it has experienced tremendous growth while providing superior value with unparalleled commitment to customer and community service.
Charles County Public Library has partnered with local governments and private businesses and has been instrumental in bringing the Municipal Wi-Fi network to the Town of La Plata. The Waldorf West branch, to open in October, is equipped with state-of-the-market technology and is the first LEED-certified Charles County government building. They are developing a mobile app that will provide access to library and account information and they have taken an active role in bringing eBook and eReader technology through the library system.
Sabre is a privately held professional services company, with core competencies in information technology, program management support, logistics, statistical programs, software development and engineering solutions. As a mid-tier technology solutions provider, Sabre provides solutions based upon sound, repeatable business practices, while flexible and agile to quickly adapt and respond to specific customer requirements. Sabre’s commitment to community service is evidenced by its long-standing support of several local charitable organizations and the volunteerism of the company’s more than 500 employees.
Serving the community since 1912, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a full-service hospital committed to delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has provided generous support of CSM’s prestigious nursing and healthcare programs, Twilight
