This year, we received an unprecedented number of applications for the 2025 Maryland Young Women Leaders Awards, and we were truly inspired by the passion and dedication demonstrated by so many outstanding young women.

While these six young women were not selected as one of the four Young Leaders awardees, we wanted to recognize their leadership and contributions with an additional award that we created this year, the 2025 Future Trailblazers Award!

This honor does not include a monetary award, but these six Future Trailblazers will receive a citation from Governor Moore and an invitation to the event in Annapolis alongside this year’s Young Women Leaders awardees and the 2025 Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame inductees.

We are inspired by their vision and the change they are creating in their schools, communities, and beyond, and are so pleased to honor them for being a role model and champion for women’s rights!

Gaargi Bora, Howard County. A passionate advocate for women’s leadership and financial literacy. Recommended by Maryland Delegate Pam Lanman Guzzone (D-13).

Camila Chi, Montgomery County. Works to elect women and mentor newcomers facing language barriers. Nominated by Rebecca Singhavong, Latinas Leading Tomorrow.

Alianna Hines, Prince George’s County. The CEO and Founder of Junior Flips is dedicated to empowering women through economic independence. Recommended by Ben Fields, CEO of September Development, Inc.

Malaya Mason, Baltimore County. A dedicated political activist and advocate for women’s rights who campaigned tirelessly to elect women to office. Recommended by Kyli Ross, President of the Morgan State Section of Black Girls Vote.

Ryan Reed, Prince George’s County. Works to support women who have experienced abuse and address gender inequalities in athletics. Recommended by Daryl Dudley, CEO of She’s My Daughter.

Daniela Renderos, Montgomery County. A passionate advocate for women in STEM and educational equity. Recommended by Wendy Ayala, Director, Scholars Program, Collegiate Directions, Inc.

Anushka Tyagi, Frederick, Maryland. A dedicated advocate for women in STEM and women’s empowerment locally and internationally. Recommended by Caylee M. Winpiegler, Community Impact Manager and Frederick Youth Council Mentor at the Ausherman Family Foundation.

2025 Young Women Leaders & Future Trailblazers Awards Selection Committee

Gloria Dent, Awards Lead, Maryland Commission for Women
Pier Blake, Chair, Outreach, Awards and Recognition Subcommittee
Judy Carbone, Maryland Commission for Women
Joyce Roldan King, Project Safe Childhood Prosecutor, MSAA Special Victims Unit Co-Chair Gabriella Lemus, Latinos Unidos
Angelique Salazar, Maryland Department of Human Services
LaShaune Stitt, Chair, Maryland Commission for Women