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Presented by Inova Health System
We are excited to launch a new program in 2024 to recognize the above-and-beyond performance of Alexandria’s workforce. We look forward to honoring individuals from a variety of industries, including healthcare, emergency services, education, transportation, and more. This program builds on our decades of recognition of Alexandria’s essential workers.
2024 Event PhotosAPPLICATIONS
Applications will open January of 2026 for the 2026 awards program.
This year’s honors include:
- Educator of the Year
- Hospitality Employee of the Year
- Health Professional of the Year
- Government Employee of the Year
- Utility Employee of the Year
- Senior Provider Employee of the Year
- Police Response of the Year
- Fire Response of the Year
- Sheriff’s Response of the Year
- Emergency Communications Response of the Year
DETAILS
Date
Thursday,
May 22, 2025
Time
8:00AM-10:00AM
Location
Belle Haven Country Club
(6023 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307)
Member Ticket
$65.00
Prospective Member Ticket
$75.00
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS HONOREES
Educator of the Year
Sharon Phox
James K. Polk Elementary SchoolGovernment Employee of the Year
Esperita J. Bullard
City of AlexandriaHospitality Employee of the Year
Jeffry Alberto
Tequila & TacoHealth Professional Employee of the Year
Dr. David Weintritt
National Breast Center FoundationSenior Provider of the Year
Tesfaye Reya
Senior Services of AlexandriaUtility Employee of the Year
Heather Kerr
Alexandria Renew EnterprisesSheriff's Response of the Year
Jaida Rose
Alexandria Sheriff’s OfficeSheriff's Response of the Year
Michael Spitzer
Alexandria Sheriff’s OfficePolice Response of the Year
David Hiltz
Alexandria City Police DepartmentPolice Response of the Year
Liam Reilly
Alexandria City Police DepartmentDECC Response of the Year
Autumn Harding
Department of Emergency Customer CommunicationsFire Response of the Year
Nicolas Hicks
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentFire Response of the Year
Zach Liggett
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentFire Response of the Year
Michael Malec
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentFire Response of the Year
Christopher Yashin
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentSpecial Recognition: 2025 Mid-Air Collision Response over the Potomac River
Marine Operations Divison
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentEducator of the Year
Sharon Phox
James K. Polk Elementary SchoolGovernment Employee of the Year
Esperita J. Bullard
City of AlexandriaHospitality Employee of the Year
Jeffry Alberto
Tequila & TacoHealth Professional Employee of the Year
Dr. David Weintritt
National Breast Center FoundationSenior Provider of the Year
Tesfaye Reya
Senior Services of AlexandriaUtility Employee of the Year
Heather Kerr
Alexandria Renew EnterprisesSheriff's Response of the Year
Jaida Rose
Alexandria Sheriff’s OfficeSheriff's Response of the Year
Michael Spitzer
Alexandria Sheriff’s OfficePolice Response of the Year
David Hiltz
Alexandria City Police DepartmentPolice Response of the Year
Liam Reilly
Alexandria City Police DepartmentDECC Response of the Year
Autumn Harding
Department of Emergency Customer CommunicationsFire Response of the Year
Nicolas Hicks
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentFire Response of the Year
Zach Liggett
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentFire Response of the Year
Michael Malec
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentFire Response of the Year
Christopher Yashin
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentSpecial Recognition: 2025 Mid-Air Collision Response over the Potomac River
Marine Operations Divison
Alexandria City Fire DepartmentEVENT INFORMATION
Agenda
8:00AM – Registration Opens
8:30AM – Program Begins
10:00AM – Event Concludes
Feature Your Business
Interested in attaching your brand to this event? Reach out to Lovie Patish at Lpatish@thechamberalx.com for more information.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Inova Health System!
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