April 11, 2026
6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Center Club Baltimore
Roberta’s House Elijah Cummings Leadership Awards and Dinner is an evening of tributes, entertainment, and an elegant dining experience.
Elijah Cummings Leadership and Awards Dinner
In 2022, the Board of Directors of Roberta’s House established the Elijah Cummings Leadership Award. This award is presented annually, or as determined by the Board, to an individual who has shown meaningful leadership in advancing the mission of Roberta’s House: addressing the impact of grief, loss, and trauma on the mental wellness of children, teens, adults, and families.
Awardees are selected by a majority vote of the Board. In considering nominees, the Board may seek individuals who:
-
Demonstrate leadership in fundraising or advocacy for Roberta’s House
-
Have been early leaders and long-time supporters of the mission
-
Help attract corporate sponsors and event attendees
This award honors the spirit of service, commitment, and community impact that the late Congressman Elijah Cummings embodied throughout his life.
Anyone interested in joining the Host Committee or supporting the upcoming Cummings Awards should contact Roberta’s House at cummingsawards@robertashouse.org or call (410) 235-6633.
Elijah Cummings Leadership Awardees
Healing Maryland One Heart at a Time
Brian Pieninck
2025 Leadership Award
Dr. Leana Wen
2025 Torchbearer Award
Dr. Freeman and Mrs. Jacqueline Coleman Hrabowski
2024 Leadership Award
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Larry Poncho Brown
2024 Torchbearer Award
Cecil Flamer
2023 Leadership Award
Dr. Steven Sharfstein
2023 Founders Award
U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin
2023 Lifetime Torchbearer Award
Maryland Speaker of the House, Adrienne A. Jones
2022 Leadership Award
Former U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski
2022 Founders Award
Alma Roberts
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award
Maryland State Senator Cory McCray
2022 Torchbearer Award