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Victoria F. Gelfman Legal Excellence Award

MARYLAND STATES ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Victoria F. Gelfman Legal Excellence Award

Funder: Maryland States Attorneys Association (MSAA)

Award Amount: $5,000

Geographic Scope: Maryland

Overview:
The Victoria F. Gelfman Legal Excellence Award honors one rising Maryland Assistant State's Attorney annually to advance prosecutorial excellence in the state of Maryland. The award helps to alleviate financial hurdles that might be due to educational loans or other obligations.

Eligibility:

  • Rising Maryland Assistant State's Attorney

    • Award Presentation:
    The annual award is presented at the annual Maryland State's Attorneys' convention in Ocean City in June.

    Recent Recipients:

  • 2025: Zachary Varda (St. Mary's County)

  • 2024: Sean Fox (Anne Arundel County)

  • 2023: Maria Stamidis (Howard County)

  • 2022: Chris Monte (Calvert County)

  • 2021: Alena Mosier (Anne Arundel County)

  • 2019: Courtney Colonese (Carroll County)

  • 2018: Shaundria Hanna (Baltimore City)

  • 2017: Elizabeth Rosen (Howard County)

  • 2016: Brenda A. Harkavy (Carroll County)

  • 2015: Christina M. Jones (Prince Georges County)

    • Website: https://mdsaa.org/gelfman-award/

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Download the 2026 Application from the Gelfman Award page
    • Submit application according to requirements outlined in application form

    Note: Detailed application instructions not provided in website materials. Contact MSAA for specific submission requirements and deadlines.

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