Join Us for the 2025 Peacemaker Celebration

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County invites you to a night of connection, inspiration, and transformation. Help us honor those building bridges across our community while supporting our mission of restorative justice and conflict resolution.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship uplifts our mission and honors the changemakers among us. Explore the levels below and choose how you'd like to support peace in our community.

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.

2025 Honorees

Peacemaker of the Year Award
Carmen Ortiz Larsen
Honored for her extraordinary commitment to equity, empathy, and bridge-building across Montgomery County as a steadfast champion of community values.

Executive Director’s Award for Partnership
Montgomery County Public School Partners:
Neelsville Middle School, Clarksburg High School, and Sligo Middle School
Celebrated for their collaborative spirit and dedication to creating restorative environments where students are empowered to resolve conflict and grow in community.

Mary Edwards Volunteer of the Year Award

Vija Udenans

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 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: VisArts Rockville
Attire: Cocktail / Business Festive
Theme: Peacemakers in Action: Building Bridges Across Our Communities

Individual Ticket – $125

Includes:

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

Peacemaker Celebration

Peacemakers in Action: Building Bridges Across Our Communities