The Catholic Business Leadership Award was established in 2014 to recognize individuals who demonstrate the guidance of their Catholic faith in their professional lives and in support of Archdiocesan and civic charitable causes.
Our 2024 Recipient
Michael Burns
Helping Up Mission
Prior to Helping Up Mission, Michael enjoyed a long career at American Trading and Production Corporation and its successor, Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation in Baltimore. Prior to that, Michael worked in Finance at Black & Decker headquarters in Towson.
Michael is a long-time CPA and received his Accounting degree from Loyola University. Michael also has a Master of Divinity degree from Holy Trinity Theological College & Seminary.
Michael is married to his lovely wife, Johanna, with whom they enjoy three sons and five grandchildren.
Michael is a member of St John’s Westminster where he sings in the choir, does some teaching and serves as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.
Previous Recipients
2023
Jeff Griffin
Executive Director
Franciscan Center of Baltimore
2022
James Randisi
President, Randisi & Associates
Founder, Catholic Business of Baltimore
2019
Tamla Olivier
Senior Vice President of Constellation, President and CEO of BGE Home and Constellation Home
2018
Sr. Helen Amos, RSM
Executive Chair and Board Of Trustees, Mercy Medical Center
2017
Dr. Ellen Yankellow
President & CEO of Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc.
2016
Hon. Francis Kelly, Jr.
Former Maryland State Senator and Chairman of Kelly & Associates
2015
Tyler Tate
President of Lewis Contractors
2014
Michael MacDonald
Executive Chairman of the Board of Medifast