The official charity of the Maryland Building Industry Association and the Frederick County Building Industry Association
The honor
The Robert L. Mitchell Founders Award
The Founders Award recognizes the lifetime contributions of building industry members to our communities. It honors dedication, service, participation, and contributions, both in-kind and financial, that go above and beyond ordinary volunteer work.
Named for our founder, the award celebrates the people whose vision and generosity keep Builders Giving Back going, year after year.
The honor roll
Our honorees, 2013–2026
2026
Ronny Salameh
2025
Elm Street Development
2024
Larry Hogan, Jr.
2023
Edward St. John
2022
Greenebaum Enterprises
2021
Thomas S. Bozzuto
2020
Richard Thometz
2019
Howard L. Perlow
2018
Daniel M. Ryan
2017
Don & Claudia Pleasants
2016
Richard Pettit
2015
Robert C. Goodier, Jr.
2014
Roger M. Lebbin
2013
Robert L. Mitchell
Founder & award namesake
Through the years
Award ceremonies
