Posted on November 4, 2026
– 2026 Award Recognizes Nonprofits Working For Inclusive Employment –
November 4, 2026
Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to share it has been named the recipient of the 2026 Provider of the Year Award from Maryland Works. The honor was presented at the 17th Annual Employment Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 26, 2026 to celebrate Penn-Mar’s success in helping people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs.
Maryland Works is a statewide membership association that connects nonprofit service providers, employers, and workforce professionals, with the goal of expanding economic opportunities for people with disabilities. The Provider of the Year Award recognizes a nonprofit that turns the goal of inclusive employment into real, positive results.
Penn-Mar’s Customized Employment program team spends time learning about each person’s interests, strengths, and preferred work environment. They then connect with local employers to find positions that match the goals of the job seeker and the needs of the business. Once a person is hired, Penn-Mar provides on-the-job coaching and ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this award from Maryland Works,” said Greg Miller, CEO of Penn-Mar. “Our mission is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live courageously in pursuit of their best lives. Finding a job that you love brings a sense of pride, independence, and connection. This award celebrates the dedication of our team members, the local businesses that partner with us, and the amazing people who bring their talents to the workplace every day.”
In October 2025, Penn-Mar received a $30,000 grant from Maryland Works to expand its Pre-Employment Transition Services Bootcamp (Pre-ETS), helping students learn job skills and gain early work experience for youth with disabilities ages 14 to 21.
Penn-Mar’s employment services are designed to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities overcome barriers to employment and pursue meaningful opportunities in their communities.
“When people with disabilities have access to good jobs, they can earn income, develop new skills, and participate more fully in their communities. Employers also benefit by gaining dedicated workers and building diverse teams. Receiving this recognition from Maryland Works is terrific validation for the work we’re doing, but seeing the smile on the face of a person we support in a job they love is the real reward.”
For more information about this award or about Penn-Mar, please contact Roger Mecca at roger@vitaminisgood.com.
About Penn-Mar Human Services
Penn-Mar Human Services is a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Live Courageously, whether that’s securing a job, being an active member of their community, building independence, or developing new relationships. Penn-Mar accomplishes this by supporting people on their own unique personal journeys. Founded in 1981, Penn-Mar operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. They support 400 adults with disabilities daily through an array of customizable services. www.penn-mar.org.
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