Alexandria Commission on Aging 2019 Excellence in Aging Awards

The Alexandria Commission on Aging’s Annual Awards Program honors individuals and organizations who have demonstrated superior contributions in advancing issues and projects that favorably affect older Alexandrians. These awards have been presented since 1990. Nominations will be accepted for four awards. Past names of winners are included in this packet and available online at alexandriava.gov/Aging. Awards will be presented on May 14, 2019, 5:30 p.m. at Alexandria City Hall.

2019 Award Categories

Annie B. Rose Lifetime Achievement Award
Purpose: To identify for community recognition of an individual whose exemplary achievements span a lifetime of public service, and whose achievements have been devoted to significantly enhancing the community, especially to advancing social justice and aging concerns, for all citizens; in doing so, to honor the superior example of Annie B. Rose for a lifetime of outstanding service.

Eligibility: An individual who presents evidence of not fewer than ten years of service advancing social
justice and aging issues within the Alexandria community and who has not previously won this award.

Lois Van Valkenburgh Excellence in Aging Award for an Individual
Purpose: To identify for community recognition one individual that has made outstanding contributions to elevating the quality of life for older adults in Alexandria within the past year. This award is in honor of Lois Van Valkenburgh, a longtime Alexandria resident, community leader and past Chair of the Alexandria Commission on Aging. Ms. Van Valkenburgh was a tireless advocate of and expert in issues related to aging. Her strong spirit, steadfast dedication and strong network helped to make Alexandria a better place to live for its oldest citizens.

Eligibility: An individual of any age who has not previously won this award within the last five years.

Excellence in Aging Award for an Organization
Purpose: To identify for community recognition one organization that has made outstanding contributions to elevating the quality of life of older Alexandrians.

Eligibility: Organizations serving Alexandria residents that have not previously won this award within the last five years.

Public Service Award
Purpose: To identify for community recognition one City of Alexandria employee who has advanced, improved or otherwise contributed to making Alexandria a more livable community for all ages during the course of their job.

Eligibility: City of Alexandria employee who has not previously won this award within the last five years.