The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) is accepting nominations for its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Program. The event will take place at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center on Tuesday, May 12. Nominations are open until April 3.
The COA recognizes individuals and organizations that have provided services to older residents of Alexandria or contributed significantly to issues and projects benefiting this population. There are four award categories:
Annie B. Rose Lifetime Award, which honors an individual with at least ten years of service to seniors; Lois Van Valkenburgh Excellence in Aging Award, given to someone with at least one year of service; Excellence in Aging Award for an Organization, presented to a group making an outstanding contribution; and the Public Service Award, which goes to a City employee who has helped make Alexandria more livable for all ages through their work.
To submit a nomination or view past recipients, visit www.alexandriava.gov/aging.
For further information or media inquiries, Pamela Austin can be contacted at 703.746.5738 or by email at Pamela.Austin@alexandriava.gov.
“The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Anyone with a disability who wishes to request an accommodation may contact the Division of Aging and Adult Services at 703.746.5999 or Virginia Relay at 711.”
Alexandria provides services within its boundaries as an independent city and operates under a council-manager government system where the City Council appoints a manager to oversee operations (official website). The city also works toward racial and social equity in its policies and decisions (official website), maintains museums that interpret local history (official website), documents African American heritage through dedicated sites (official website), and collaborates on archaeological research and preservation efforts (official website).
