Awards

Celebrate Fairfax contributes to many award programs throughout Fairfax County. Salute to Lord and Lady Fairfax and the Juneteenth Resiliency Awards below are a few of the initiatives worked on in the past few years.

Salute to Lord and Lady Fairfax

The tradition of honoring Lord and Lady Fairfax began in 1984 as a way to recognize the outstanding citizens of Fairfax County.

Each year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two individuals from each district who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service, heroism, or other special accomplishments to receive the award.

View the 2021 Honorees and program here.

2022 Honorees:

The 2022 Salute to Lord and Lady Fairfax was held on October 18th at the Fairfax County Government Center.

View the event photos here, and watch the full ceremony below.

At-Large: Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay

Ms. Nelfred Tilly Blandind
Mr. Robert Pizzano, Jr.

Braddock: Supervisor James R. Walkinshaw

Ms. Diane Hoffman
Mr. Jim Hickey

Dranesville: Supervisor John W. Foust

Ms. Lisa Merkel
Mr. Steven Bloom

Hunter Mill: Supervisor Walter L. Alcorn

Ms. Raba Letteri
Mr. Kurt Rose

Franconia: Supervisor Rodney L. Lusk

Ms. Juana Cruz
Mr. Edward D. Joseph

Mason: Supervisor Penelope A. Gross

Chief Judge Penny Azcarate
Mr. Eduardo “Eddy” Azcarate

Mount Vernon: Supervisor Daniel G. Storck

Ms. Maria Severa Pangelinan
Mr. Jeff Gauger

Providence: Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik

Ms. Robbie Snow
Mr. Rafael L. Martin

Springfield: Supervisor Pat Herrity

Ms. Sara Grey
Mr. Evan Draim

Sully: Supervisor Kathy L. Smith

Ms. Malini Puli
Mr. Sekhar Puli

Ceremony Media

Juneteenth Resiliency Awards

Group shot of Juneteenth Resiliency award winners

Celebrate Fairfax provided support to help organize and execute this event, held on June 7, 2022. Hosted by Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS), The Juneteenth Resiliency Award is about celebrating our young people in Fairfax County for facing and overcoming adversities.

The award recognizes and celebrates resiliency in youth and young adults ages 13-21 who have exhibited true perseverance (also known as grit, determination, dedication and persistence). View the 2022 award winners.