WALDORF, MD--(Marketwired - August 19, 2016) - Michael L. Middleton, Chairman of the Board of Community Bank of the Chesapeake and The Community Financial Corporation, was recently honored with the Champion for Women Award at the Maryland Bankers Association's (MBA) Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance 2016 Annual Conference. The Champion for Women Award "recognizes a senior or executive level individual who through personal commitment, continuously promotes and inspires women in the workplace to reach their full potential." Speaking at the conference, Mr. Middleton helped motivate and inspire participants to become even more effective leaders.