Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools Celebrate Business and Community Partnerships at
2012 Awards Program
Awards Ceremony hosted by George Mason University at the
Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel in Fairfax
(Printable version)
Fairfax, VA (May 21, 2012) – Fairfax County and the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognized their business and community partners for their continued contributions to their community at the Celebrate Partnerships awards ceremonies held on May 21at the Mason Inn and Conference Center. More than 55 businesses and community groups were nominated for these annual awards which focus on individuals and groups who partner with the County and FCPS to give back to the community in which they work and live. The event was attended by more than 380 people who heard from Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova; Fairfax County Schools Chair Janie Strauss; Jorge Haddock; Dean of the School of Management, George Mason University; Fairfax County Executive Ed Long; and Superintendent of Schools Jack D. Dale.
"Hundreds of our local business and individuals are giving their time, talent and resources as partners in the community. When businesses, the County, FCPS and the local nonprofits team up everybody is a winner," said Patricia Stevens, Executive Director, OP3.
"Together with Fairfax County, we continually amazed at the generosity an talent our partners provide on a daily basis. These partnerships positively impact our youth and will create a better tomorrow, "said Jay Garant, Coordinator, Business and Community Partnerships, Fairfax County Public Schools.
The winners and, where applicable, their hometowns are listed below. More photos are available upon request.
2012 Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3) Award Winners:
Large Business Resource Champion
MV Transportation
Small Business Resource Champion
Helios HR, Reston
Michael H. Cantrell, Attorney (finalist), Fairfax
Blue Ribbon Partnership Award
Nadar por Vida, Falls Church
Community Resource Champion
Great Falls Woman's Club. Great Falls
Barbar D.M.E. Supply Group (finalist)
Chamber of Commerce Community Connector
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
Pro Bono Champion
Douglas E. Brammer, Fairfax
Media/Communications Partner Award
Connection Newspaper
2012 Fairfax County Public Schools Award Winners
Business Partner of the Year
BRTRC, Fairfax
Time Warner Cable (finalist)
Community Partner of the Year
AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) International
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (finalist), Fairfax
Blue Ribbon Outstanding Event Award
Library READesign
Blue Ribbon Mentoring Program Award
Louise Archer Elementary Mentoring Program, Vienna
Blue Ribbon Workforce Development Award
Fairview Park Marriott, Falls Church
Bruce Oliver Business Leadership Award
Faitheleen Henderson
Contact information:
OP3 Patricia Stevens 703-324-5286
FCPS Jay Garant 571-423-1225
About Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3)
The Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3) develops partnerships between the business community and local community organizations that address critical needs in Fairfax County. OP3 creates and develops public private partnerships to stimulate positive change in the community and encourages civic involvement and responsibility. One of the goals of OP3 is to bring together resources between the public and private sectors to effectively transform the quality of life in the community. Visit www.FairfaxCountyPartnerships.org to learn how you, your company and organization can become engaged in giving back to the community.
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