In 1995, in support of its mission to promote the placement of women in senior executive positions and corporate boardrooms, Network 2000, in cooperation with The Daily Record newspaper, established the Award.

The Business 2000 Award is given / bestowed each year to the business with a strong corporate presence in Maryland that most clearly embodies an on-going, visible commitment to the advancement of women in all aspects of its business operations. This would include, but is not limited to the number of women in senior and executive management, the number of women on the company’s Board of Directors, employment practices and results that demonstrate that the advancement and support of women is a core value of the company’s operations.

The 2010-2011 Business 2000 Award was presented to Legg Mason, Inc. at the March 22nd Roadmap to the Boardroom event.

• Adams Express Company
• Chapin Davis Investments
• Chindex International Inc.
• First United Bank & Trust
• KatzAbosch
• Old Line Bank

Photos of 2010-2011 Business 2000 award ceremony

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Past recipients of the Business 2000 Award:

2009

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

2008

Kaiser Permanente

2007

Mercy Health Services/Mercy Medical Center

2006

Keswick Multicare Center

2005

Correct Rx Pharmacy Services

2004

Piper Rudnick LLP

2002

North Arundel Hospital

2001

Arthur Andersen

2000

Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College)

1999

Goodwill Industries of Maryland

1998

Ober Kaler Grimes & Shriver

1997

First National Bank of Maryland

1996

YMCA of Central Maryland

1995

Venable, Baetjer & Howard