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"The foundation's significant investment has made a lasting change at BSA. The development of the Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology (CCAT) has given young artists expanded opportunity to learn and thrive in an environment they didn't have previously."

"Scott is very mission focused. Everything he does involves focusing on people and a shared value system. As thoughtful and forward thinking as he is, he is an even better person."

"His commitment to providing opportunities for underserved children goes even beyond Port Discovery’s walls—he has supported hands-on learning programs to be taken directly into neighborhoods, to children who could not otherwise benefit from fun and educational hands-on programs. We proudly share our thanks and appreciation for all that Scott does, for Port Discovery and the children of our community."

"War Horse City’s success is rooted in Scott Plank’s philosophy that vibrant, resilient communities require many different voices at the table. His mesh of creative design, careful planning and thoughtful development to create meaningful impact in vulnerable and forgotten communities is, at its heart, our mission at UMD’s School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Scott is a Terp through and through, an innovator, and a Maryland success story, and we are so proud to have been able to honor him with last year's Distinguished Alumni Award."

"His significant vision for Code Tenderloin has made a long-lasting impact in our community. The investment he has made in our neighborhood has led to increased career and life opportunities for those who need it."

"Port Discovery Children’s Museum is very grateful for the support that Scott has provided over the years, both personally and through his family foundation, especially to open the doors for hundreds of children and caregivers from economically challenged communities to learn and play together at Port Discovery. He has also supported capital improvements to the museum which bring learning to life in new and exciting ways for children and create opportunities for family engagement."