Brandon Scott
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
8
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Scott's achievements include being named a '40 Under 40' honoree by The Baltimore Sun in 2015 and consistently appearing on 'Most Influential Marylanders' lists by The Daily Record. In 2022, Governing Magazine named him a 'Top 10 Mayor to Watch.' His work on community violence intervention earned recognition from the Obama Foundation. He received an honorary doctorate from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2023. Scott's key to the city and official mayoral portrait at City Hall reflect his standing in Baltimore.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City of Baltimore
Awarded in recognition of public service.
Honorary Doctorate of Laws
Honorary degree for contributions to public service.
Official Mayoral Portrait
Portrait unveiled at Baltimore City Hall.
40 Under 40
Recognition as a young leader in the region.
Obama Foundation Recognition
Recognized for leadership in community violence intervention.
Rankings & Lists
40 Under 40
Most Influential Marylanders
Most Influential Marylanders
Most Influential Marylanders
Power 100
Power 100
Power 100
Top 10 Mayors to Watch
Magazine Covers
Baltimore Magazine
2021-03-01
The Mayor's Plan: Brandon Scott on Crime, Schools, and the Future of Baltimore
The Washington Post Magazine
2022-10-01
Can Brandon Scott Save Baltimore?
Governing Magazine
2024-01-01
The Mayor Who's Beating the Odds
Records & Feats
Lowest Homicide Rate in Baltimore Since 2015
Under Scott's GVRS strategy, Baltimore recorded its lowest number of homicides in nearly a decade in 2024.
Youngest Baltimore City Council President in Decades
At age 35, Scott became one of the youngest council presidents in Baltimore history.