Howard Bank, a growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore area, announced today that its President and CEO, Mary Ann Scully, has been named a finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Maryland region.

The awards program, which is celebrating its 31st year, recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

A Video Conversation with Mary Ann Scully, CEO of Howard Bank

“It is a privilege to be recognized by EY and its Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program,” said Mary Ann Scully, Howard Bank’s President and CEO. “I have been fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly driven individuals who support Howard Bank’s vision every day. It is our mission to build the top community bank in the region and offer customers unparalleled service. We have strong momentum and we are differentiating ourselves in the market as a leading bank.”

Ms. Scully is a leading banker with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Since founding Howard Bank in 2003, she continues to emphasize that building a strong team is an essential component to any successful business or organization. “We want to build a bank that not only has an impact on the communities it serves, but leaves a legacy,” said Ms. Scully, who in February spearheaded a more than $41 million capital raise for the bank. “How do you leave a legacy? Hire leaders motivated and talented enough to make a difference.”

Howard Bank had $1.049 billion in assets as of March 31, 2017, and 13 branches in the Baltimore region stretching from Ellicott City to Annapolis to Elkton.

Ms. Scully was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 28, 2017 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

About Howard Bank

Howard Bancorp is a bank holding company with total assets of approximately $1.049 billion at March 31, 2017. Its principal operating subsidiary, Howard Bank, is a locally owned and managed, growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area through 13 full service branches. Howard Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Howard Bancorp (NASDAQ: HBMD). For more information, visit, http://www.howardbank.com/.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards

program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in over 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy