2026 Maryland Communtiy Star Recommendations
In preparation for National Rural Health Day on November 19, 2026, we are seeking nominations for the next Maryland Community Star.
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) Community Star Recognition Program honors those making a significant difference in rural health through collaboration, education, innovation, and communication. We are looking for nominees that are located, working or volunteering in a designated rural area who demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Contribute to a vital, innovative rural health landscape and infrastructure.
- Develop leadership capacity to improve rural population health and health equity.
- Build capacity for rural data-driven program planning and decision-making.
- Contribute to rural health innovation, education, collaboration, and communication.
If you would like to nominate an individual, organization, or coalition serving rural Maryland, please email the following details to [email protected] by Monday, June 15, 2026:
- Nominator’s contact information.
- Nominee’s name, contact information, and organization/affiliation.
- Your connection to the nominee.
- A description of the nominee’s "star" qualities with specific examples of their work and service.
- The geographic area of the nominee’s work.
- Confirmation that you have notified the nominee and that they will accept the nomination.
You can view past Maryland Stars here: https://powerofrural.org/past-stars/. Please feel free to share this invitation with your networks.
