Four Maryland Philanthropy Network Members Recognized as 2025 Influential Marylanders

The Daily Record has announced its 2025 Influential Marylanders, honoring 52 recipients who are leaving their mark throughout the state. The list of honorees includes four Maryland Philanthropy Network members.

The honorees were selected by the editors of The Daily Record for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland in the following areas: civic leadership, communications, education, finance, freestyle, general business, health care, law, philanthropy, real estate and technology. Elected officials are not eligible for this award because they are by nature influential.

Maryland Philanthropy Network members named as 2025 honorees includes:

Civic Leadership

Robert Embry Jr., Abell Foundation
- Additionally honored as a member of the Circle of Influence
Nikki Highsmith Vernick, The Horizon Foundation