University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke and four alumni from UBalt are included in The Daily Record's list of 2026 Influential Marylander honorees. This year's list includes 61 people from across Maryland, all of whom are "leaving a mark on the community throughout the state," according to the newspaper. The honorees were chosen by the editors of The Daily Record for their contributions in their respective fields and their leadership in Maryland.
The newspaper noted that this year is the 20th anniversary of the program, "celebrating two decades of recognizing the exceptional leaders whose vision, innovation and service have helped shape Maryland's business, civic and nonprofit communities." Honorees represent education, civic leadership, communications, finance, health care, law, philanthropy, real estate, technology, and more.
The four University of Baltimore alumni joining President Schmoke on the list are:
An awards celebration for this year's Influential Marylanders honorees will be held on Sept. 30 at the Grand Lodge in Cockeysville.
"The 2026 Influential Marylanders demonstrate an impressive record of accomplishment, leadership and vision. They are actively engaged in the community, and they mentor others," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record. "This year's honorees are such an impressive group of leaders, and they are examples for everyone to emulate. We at The Daily Record are pleased to honor this year's Influential Marylanders."
Read the complete list of 2026 Influential Marylanders honorees.
Learn more about UBalt President Kurt L. Schmoke.