2024 Volunteer Awards to Be Presented at 8th Annual Arlington Cares

By Leadership Center of Arlington | May 28, 2024
Arlington Cares

Arlington, VA – Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County, will hold its annual Arlington Cares event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the NRECA. 

This celebration of volunteerism recognizes annual Volunteer Award winners and people who volunteered for 100 hours or more with an individual organization between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Joseph Olmo of NBC4 Washington will emcee the event. 

“This year’s honorees remind us all of the importance that individuals and groups can make when they take the time to care for others,” said Lisa Fikes, President and CEO of the Leadership Center of Arlington. “There is something to learn from each of their stories, and we hope that people of all ages will join us to celebrate their service and be inspired.”

2024 Volunteer Award Winners

  • Lifetime of Service Award: Sue MacLane, Arlington County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  • Distinguished County Service Award: Jim Dooley, Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative (Narcan training)
  • Distinguished Corporate Service Award: Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
  • Racial Equity Award: Arlington County VICAP, Virginia’s Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program
  • Group Service Award: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, PathForward
  • Youth Service Award: Aliyah Majeed-Hall, AHC

Arlington Cares is a free event and requires pre-registration. Learn more and register at volunteerarlington.org/arlington-cares. 

About the Volunteer Arlington

Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County, connects individuals, groups, and businesses to local nonprofit and county volunteer opportunities. The mission of the Leadership Center of Arlington is to connect, develop, and inspire leaders for personal growth, civic engagement, and community impact. For more information, visit leadercenter.org or volunteerarlington.org. 

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(703) 528-2522
jroeder@leadercenter.org

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