Volunteers from across the county were honored Thursday at an awards ceremony.
On Thursday, 154 individuals and groups were honored at the 21st Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. The ceremony was attended by hundreds at the Waterford in Springfield. Volunteers were nominated in three categories: a competitive volunteer service award, a community champion award and benchmark award for a volunteer who contributed a certain number of hours to a cause in Fairfax County. The 2013 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award Winners: Fairfax County's Community Champions: Stuart Rakoff, Hunter Mill District Cherilyn Murphy, Springfield District Stella Koch, At Large Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Providence District Amy Gould, Braddock District Suzette Kern, Lee District Bill Sudow, Dranesville …
A roundup this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Huntington-Belle Haven Patch: A Hybla Valley woman has been arrested in conjunction with a fatal road rage incident that occurred on May 4. Police have charge Gloria Alfreda McMillan, 32, of Hybla Valley with a felony hit and run that left a 21-year-old woman dead Friday on Harrison Lane in Groveton. The former owner of Crossed Canoes in Belle View is one of three judges for the 49th Annual Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition, which opens today. Fort Hunt Patch: Mount Vernon-area resident Louise Cleveland has been recognized for her volunteer efforts with the Community Champion award from Volunteer Fairfax. Costco Wholesale will make numerous road improvements around the Richmond Highway and Ladson Lane intersection before its Richmond Highway…
Louise Cleveland serves on local health and human services committees.
Mount Vernon resident Louise Cleveland describes herself as a curious person. Her curiosity has been an asset in her participation in local health and human services committees. It has certainly paid off—she has been recognized as the 2012 Mount Vernon District Community Champion. Cleveland was nominated by Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland and was honored in April at the Volunteer Fairfax 20th Annual Volunteer Service Awards. "Louise Cleveland is one of those extraordinary volunteers who have made such a difference in the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people," said Hyland. "She is just a person who's always there being involved, trying to help persons who are in need. She's an extraordinary woman who's just very committed …
Greg Crider
8:44 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Congratulations Louise! It's well deserved recognition. Your volunteer work definitely makes a difference in the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people. more ›