Signature Events

COMMUNITY

CHAMPIONS

HONORS

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 Photos

APPLICATIONS

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 School

Government Employee of the Year

Esperita J. Bullard

City of Alexandria

Hospitality Employee of the Year

Jeffry Alberto

Tequila & Taco

Health Professional Employee of the Year

Dr. David Weintritt

National Breast Center Foundation

Senior Provider of the Year

Tesfaye Reya

Senior Services of Alexandria

Utility Employee of the Year

Heather Kerr

Alexandria Renew Enterprises

Sheriff's Response of the Year

Jaida Rose

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff's Response of the Year

Michael Spitzer

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office

Police Response of the Year

David Hiltz

Alexandria City Police Department

Police Response of the Year

Liam Reilly

Alexandria City Police Department

DECC Response of the Year

Autumn Harding

Department of Emergency Customer Communications

Fire Response of the Year

Nicolas Hicks

Alexandria City Fire Department

Fire Response of the Year

Zach Liggett

Alexandria City Fire Department

Fire Response of the Year

Michael Malec

Alexandria City Fire Department

Fire Response of the Year

Christopher Yashin

Alexandria City Fire Department

Special Recognition: 2025 Mid-Air Collision Response over the Potomac River

Marine Operations Divison

Alexandria City Fire Department

Educator of the Year

Sharon Phox

James K. Polk Elementary School

Government Employee of the Year

Esperita J. Bullard

City of Alexandria

Hospitality Employee of the Year

Jeffry Alberto

Tequila & Taco

Health Professional Employee of the Year

Dr. David Weintritt

National Breast Center Foundation

Senior Provider of the Year

Tesfaye Reya

Senior Services of Alexandria

Utility Employee of the Year

Heather Kerr

Alexandria Renew Enterprises

Sheriff's Response of the Year

Jaida Rose

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff's Response of the Year

Michael Spitzer

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office

Police Response of the Year

David Hiltz

Alexandria City Police Department

Police Response of the Year

Liam Reilly

Alexandria City Police Department

DECC Response of the Year

Autumn Harding

Department of Emergency Customer Communications

Fire Response of the Year

Nicolas Hicks

Alexandria City Fire Department

Fire Response of the Year

Zach Liggett

Alexandria City Fire Department

Fire Response of the Year

Michael Malec

Alexandria City Fire Department

Fire Response of the Year

Christopher Yashin

Alexandria City Fire Department

Special Recognition: 2025 Mid-Air Collision Response over the Potomac River

Marine Operations Divison

Alexandria City Fire Department

EVENT 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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