Nominations are being accepted for Living Classrooms Foundation 2026 Rising Stars. Established in 2010, the program engages up-and-coming young professionals under the age of 40 who are the next generation of Baltimore philanthropists and business leaders. Rising Stars honorees are nominated and selected based on their professional achievements and philanthropic efforts. Throughout the year, the selected Rising Stars use their professional and social networks, creativity, marketing skills, and business expertise to raise funds for the Living Classrooms Foundation’s impactful programs.  

Why a philanthropy program? Philanthropy has the power to advance the quality of life and influence lasting social change. Philanthropy can be viewed as one of the cornerstones of society and can help communities grow stronger.  

Throughout the program, Rising Stars participate in networking events throughout the year, and they raise funds and awareness to support Living Classrooms. Each Rising Star Honoree commits to raising a minimum of $3,000 throughout the program. The Rising Stars 2026 program culminates with an awards celebration taking place in conjunction with the Foundation’s 38th annual Maritime Magic, the best annual benefit celebration on the Baltimore waterfront, which takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the historic Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park in Fells Point.  

Want to recommend a Rising Star? Submit your nominee today by completing the nomination form:

Living Classrooms Foundations Opens Rising Stars Call for Nominations 2026 

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