Per the City of Gaithersburg: Mayor Jud Ashman and members of the City Council hosted the 2023 State of the City address on Thursday, March 30, at Asbury Methodist Village. More than 130 guests attended the reception & presentation, including civic partners who serve on City boards, commissions & committees, elected officials, community leaders, and others whose involvement is invaluable to the Gaithersburg community. The event also featured remarks by Junior Mayor Loriele Nix.
Mayor Ashman’s address featured several stories that focused on the City’s resilience, connection and commitment to the Gaithersburg community. The State of the City event serves as the platform for the presentation of the City’s annual Distinguished Resident, Outstanding Organization, and Distinguished Friend awards.
The Distinguished Friend Award was presented to Jessie Chew, owner of Subway in Olde Towne, for supporting Gaithersburg Community & Homeless Services. The Outstanding Organization Award was presented to Seneca Creek Community Church in recognition of its contributions to the Gaithersburg community. Stacey Simon, City volunteer & Educational Enrichment Committee Chair, was named the 2023 Distinguished Resident. Read the introductory remarks about the winners in the related documents section.
Mayor Ashman’s full remarks are available here.The evening also featured a video highlighting what makes Gaithersburg great: