Weekly Prize Drawings and Winners
2020 MCC Giveaways
Each week of the 2020 Campaign, we held a random prize drawing for anyone who had given to a beloved cause through the MCC. Sometimes we offered just one prize and had one drawing; sometimes we offered five prizes and thus five drawings. It varied from week to week.
The 2020 MCC has now concluded, and we’ve contacted all winners. Please see below for details. However, even if you didn’t win a prize, please know that you DID win in the eyes of our charities and their beneficiaries.
Every MCC donor is a winner — because MCC donors supported causes that benefit people, communities, and ecosystems across Maryland and the wider world. We are grateful to each and every one of you.
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Weekly Prize Winners
Congratulations and thank you to the below MCC donors, winners of the 2020 MCC random prize drawings! We list the winners’ departments and agencies; first and last names only if granted permission. Those with “TBD” means we have contacted the winner but have not yet heard back.
Prize | Entry Deadline | Prize Winners* |
$50 Visa gift card | 10/5/20 | Ruth Kerr, Department of Human Services (LDO – Kent County)
Melinda Peugh, Department of Education (Headquarters) Danielle Stanley, Department of Health (Laboratories Administration) Jennifer Wazenski, Department of Natural Resources (Office of The Secretary) |
Escape Complex gift certificate | 10/9/20 | Sarah Hunter, Department of Education (Headquarters) |
Glyndon Grill gift certificate | 10/9/20 | Maryland Environmental Service |
Abbey Burger Bistro gift certificate | 10/9/20 | Joan Peacock, Department of Budget and Management (Office of the Secretary) |
Uncle’s Hawaiian Grindz gift certificate | 10/9/20 | Adam Zimmerman, Maryland Insurance Administration |
Ava’s Pizzeria gift certificate |
10/9/20 | Emily Nichols, Department of Health (Worcester County Health Department) |
Panda Cares gift bag with goodies from Panda Restaurant Group | 10/16/20 | Juliet Sanders, Department of Health (Garrett County Health Department) |
Touring Annapolis Package: Two complimentary tours with Colonial Tours of Annapolis | 10/16/20 | University of Maryland Baltimore County |
Horsing Around Package: One month of riding lessons at Reddemeade Equestrian Center | 10/23/20 | Brian Leatherman, Department of Human Services (LDO – Allegany County) |
Taste of Maryland Package: Brunch for two at Blackwall Hitch | 10/23/20 | Maryland State Police |
Weekend Staycation Package: One free night at Hotel Indigo with a gift certificate to Poets Modern Cocktails & Eats Restaurant and two tickets to Poe’s Magic Theater | 10/30/20 | Department of Education (Headquarters) |
Panda Cares gift bag featuring Panda Restaurant Group giveaways | 10/30/20 | Department of Human Services (Office of Information Management) |
On the Run Package: Two race certificates to Autobahn Indoor Speedway and entry for two at Escape Complex | 11/6/20 | Darla Henson, Department of Labor (Office of The Secretary) |
Date Night Package: Two tickets to any performance at Strathmore and a $50 gift card to Cava Mezze | 11/6/20 | Retiree |
Sweet Treats Package: $25 gift card to Rheb’s Candies, free ice cream at The Charmery, and free chocolates at Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen | 11/13/20 | Amy Gass, Department of Juvenile Services (Western Region, Frederick Office) |
A Lux Tasting with Friends: Lux Wine Tasting for four and a box of chocolates at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant | 11/13/20 | Teresa Fawley, State Archives |
Vino 301 Wine Concierge Tour | 11/20/20 | Kelvin Jenkins, Maryland Department of Transportation (Maryland Aviation Administration) |
Dinner for two, including a bottle of wine, at Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen | 11/20/20 | Sabrina Lewis, Department of Health (Office of Finance) |
Pompeian Olive Oil basket of products | 11/20/20 | Maryland State Police |
$25 gift certificate to Hook and Vine | 11/20/20 | Linda Bradford, Department of Health (Dorchester County Health Department) |
Private wine class for 20 people at Total Wine & More | 11/20/20 | Maureen Belich, Salisbury University |
Escape to Baltimore Package: A gift voucher for Mission Escape Rooms | 11/27/20 | Kendra McLaughlin, Department of Health (Garrett County Health Department) |
Historic Walks Package: Two complimentary adult tours with Colonial Tours of Annapolis | 11/27/20 | Sharon Lewis, Executive Department (Boards, Commissions, and Offices) |
$500 Visa gift card | 12/1/20 (Special #GivingTuesday drawing) | Tonia Bleam, University of Maryland College Park (ARHU – Linguistics) |
Horse Play Package: One month of riding lessons at Reddemeade Equestrian Center | 12/4/20 | Michele Eberly, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange |
Let’s Wine About It Package: Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard wine tasting certificate | 12/4/20 | Cornella Harmon, Department of Health (Holly Center) |
Why So Tense? Package: Gift card for an organic facial at The Woodhouse Day Spa | 12/11/20 | Fred Mason, Department of Education (Headquarters) |
Kidding Around Package: $60 gift certificate to Rolly Pollies, four free passes to Zava Zone, and four free passes to Monster Mini Golf of Columbia | 12/11/20 | TBD |
Two $25 gift certificates to Boatyard Bar and Grill | 12/18/20 | TBD |
Scuba diving session at Chesapeake Underwater Sports | 12/18/20 | TBD |
$1,000 Visa gift card | 12/18/20 | State Retirement and Pension Systems |
What a Catch Package Package: Camden Yards/Orioles Stadium tour for 12 and $30 gift card to Ketch 22 | 12/25/20 | TBD |
Fun with Friends Package: Free game at Breakout Games | 12/25/20 | Tori Leonard, Public Service Commission |
$1,500 Visa gift card |
12/31/20 | TBD |
*We publish first and last names only if granted permission.

2020 MCC Prize Winner Kelvin Jenkins, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, said “To whom much is given, much is expected! I have a good idea of how the Coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted nonprofits and small business operators. I wish that I was able to give more. Thank you Maryland Charity Campaign for sharing these organizations committed to improving our communities.”

2020 MCC Prize Winner Danielle Stanley, Department of Health, said “I decided to donate the gift card to a rescue. They were so appreciative.”