The Arc Baltimore Honors Nancy Brown for Career Excellence

The Arc Baltimore has presented its prestigious Stephen H. Morgan Award for Career Excellence to Nancy Brown, Director of Support Management – Meaningful Day, at The Arc.

Presented during The Arc Baltimore’s recent Catalyst for Change Awards Ceremony, the Stephen H. Morgan Award for Career Excellence is presented to an employee of The Arc who has spent at least 25 years or more of their career at the organization and has consistently shown excellence over that time. The employee exhibits a record of professional growth and advancement, as well as consistent dedication to excellence and The Arc Baltimore’s mission.

“Nancy leads with empathy and consistency, creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow,” says Kathleen McNally Durkin, The Arc Baltimore’s Chief Executive Officer. “She is known for standing beside her team during difficult moments, advocating fiercely for the people they support, and ensuring services reflect individual choice and respect.”

Brown’s 35-year career reflects extraordinary dedication to people, leadership, and service. She began as a case manager in 1989, expecting to stay only one year, but quickly found her calling in supporting people with dignity and compassion. Since stepping into her leadership role in 2015, she has built a team of holistic support managers known as the “Trailblazers,” inspiring them to be creative, courageous, and deeply person-centered.

“Nancy’s impact is lasting – people supported decades ago still remember her kindness and dedication,” Durkin continues. “Her leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others make her profoundly deserving of this recognition.”

Through its Catalyst for Change Awards program, The Arc Baltimore recognizes those individuals who have gone that extra mile in their commitment and service to the organization and those people with developmental disabilities who are recipients of The Arc’s programs and services.

The awards ceremony was preceded by The Arc Baltimore’s Annual Meeting, which included election of Board officers and directors.

Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has supported people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. The Arc’s vision is a world where all people are valued, their voices are heard, and their impact is felt. With more than 700 full- and part-time employees, The Arc Baltimore provides employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, and public policy advocacy.

For more information, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org, email contactus@thearcbaltimore.org, or call 410-296-2272.