Join Us for CRCMC's 25th Anniversary Peacemaker Celebration

For 25 years, the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County has helped individuals, families, schools, and communities transform conflict into opportunities for understanding, healing, and growth.

Join us on October 12, 2026, at VisArts in Rockville as we celebrate 25 Years of Building Peace & Strengthening Community and honor the volunteers, partners, donors, and community leaders who have made this work possible.

Your attendance, sponsorship, or donation supports CRCMC's mediation, restorative justice, youth conflict resolution, family mediation, and community engagement programs, helping us continue to build stronger, more peaceful communities throughout Montgomery County.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship is an investment in the next 25 years of peacemaking. Explore the opportunities below and join us in celebrating a quarter-century of impact while helping CRCMC continue its mission of Building Peace, Strengthening Community, and Changing Lives.

All sponsor levels will be acknowledged in CRCMC’s newsletter to over 3,000 subscribers.
Sponsors at $1,000 and above will also be featured on the event step and repeat backdrop.

Ambassador of Peace – $10,000

10 VIP tickets with reserved seating
Premier logo placement on event signage, program, and website
Full-page ad in printed and digital program
Verbal and on-stage recognition
VIP reception access
Personalized artisan thank-you gift

Bridge Builder – $5,000

6 event tickets with priority seating
Logo on event signage, program, and website
Half-page ad in event program
Recognition during event
Commemorative plaque
Post-event social media acknowledgment

Toast of Peace Beverage Sponsor – $2,500

4 event tickets
Exclusive branding at all drink stations and bars
Logo on beverage signage (napkins/stirrers if provided)
Quarter-page ad in event program
Verbal recognition during toast

Harmony Partner – $2,000

4 event tickets
Logo in event program and website
Quarter-page ad
Recognition in event slideshow
Framed thank-you photo with CRCMC team

Circle Keeper – $1,000

2 event tickets
Name listed in program and website
Verbal thank-you at the event
CRCMC thank-you gift bag

Seed Planter – $500

1 event ticket
Name listed in printed program
Recognition on CRCMC social media

To become a sponsor, click the “Tickets” button at the top of this page and select your sponsorship level.

2026 Honorees

Peacemaker of the Year Award
Dominique Dawes
Honored for inspiring generations through leadership, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to empowering youth, strengthening communities, and demonstrating that compassion, perseverance, and service can create lasting change.

Founder's Award

Judge Catherine McQueen

Honored for exemplifying the values of leadership, service, and justice through a lifetime of dedication to Montgomery County. As a former CRCMC Board member and distinguished Judge of the Montgomery County Circuit Court, Judge Catherine McQueen's lasting impact reflects the mission and legacy of CRCMC.

Executive Director’s Award for Partnership
Department of Health and Human Services
Honored for its enduring partnership and shared commitment to strengthening our community by promoting health, resilience, equity, and opportunities for all Montgomery County residents.

Mary Edwards Volunteer of the Year Award

Ramona Buck

Recognized for her exceptional service, compassionate listening, and unwavering belief in the power of mediation. This award now bears the name of our late, beloved volunteer, Mary Edwards, in honor of her legacy.

Event Details

Date: October 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: VisArts Rockville
Attire: Cocktail / Business Festive
Theme: 25 Years of Peacemaking: Honoring the Past, Building the Future.

Individual Ticket – $165

Two-Guest Ticket – $325

Includes:

Full admission to the Peacemaker Celebration
Dinner, drinks, and award ceremony
Networking Reception with honorees, community leaders, and supporters

2026 Peacemaker Celebration

25 Years of Peacemaking: Honoring the Past, Building the Future