The Daily Record has named Dr. Ann Cotten, executive director of The University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy to its 2026 list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. For the past 25 years, Dr. Cotten, who is an affiliated faculty member in UBalt's College of Public Affairs, has worked with government and nonprofit organizations in the areas of strategic planning, program evaluation, survey research, policy analysis, management consulting, and performance measurement.
According to The Daily Record, Maryland's Top 100 Women recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership,
community service and mentoring. Nominees were asked to complete an application outlining
their educational and career history, professional and community involvement, corporate
and nonprofit board memberships, and mentoring experience. They were encouraged to
submit letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with their accomplishments
professionally, in the community and through mentoring.
A panel of business and legal professionals, previous Maryland's Top 100 Women honorees from throughout the state, and a representative of The Daily Record reviewed the final applications and selected this year's honorees.
"The 2026 Maryland's Top 100 Women are trailblazers who demonstrate extraordinary
leadership. These women elevate, educate, mentor, support and empower other women
and work to make Maryland a wonderful place to live and work,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner,
managing director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record. "We are also pleased to honor this year's Circle of Excellence recipients who have
had an incredible impact on our community and beyond. These women have shattered glass
ceilings, redefined possibilities and selflessly mentor the next generation. The Daily Record is pleased to celebrate this year's Maryland’s Top 100 Women honorees."
Maryland's Top 100 Women will be honored at a reception and awards celebration on
May 4 at SECU Arena at Towson University, Auburn Drive in Towson. A VIP reception
begins at 4 p.m. Doors open for the general networking reception at 4:30 p.m., followed
by the awards celebration and a seated dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Maryland's Top 100 Women will be profiled in a special magazine that will be inserted into the May 5 issue of The Daily Record and available online.
Learn more about the Schaefer Center for Public Policy.
Learn more about The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs.
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