Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools Celebrate 2011 Business and Community Partnerships Awards Program
Awards Ceremony hosted by George Mason University at the
Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel in Fairfax
FAIRFAX COUNTY (May 24, 2011)- Fairfax County and the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognized business and community partners for outstanding contributions to the community for the first time at a joint celebration on May 23, 2011. The Celebrate Partnerships award winners were recognized at the annual awards ceremony hosted by George Mason University at the Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel. County Executive Anthony Griffin and Chairman Sharon Bulova of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented awards to the County winners. Dr. Jack Dale, Superintendent of FCPS, and Kathy Smith, Chairman of the FCPS School Board presented the awards to the school winners. In total, there were 44 award nominees this year.
2011 Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3) Award Winners:
- Small Business Resource Champion:
Integrity One Partners, Inc.
- Large Business Resource Champion:
ExxonMobil
- Pro Bono Champion:
Robert J. Weil, Attorney-at-Law, Offices of Robert J. Weil
- Chamber of Commerce Community Connector: Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce
- Community Resource Champion:
George Mason Library Friends
- Media/Communications Partner: Fairfax County Times
- Blue Ribbon Partnerships:
Westfields Business Owners Association
2011 Fairfax County Public Schools Award Winners
- Blue Ribbon Outstanding Event Award: Mountain View Alternative School Career Networking Fair
- Blue Ribbon Workforce Development Award:
McDonald's - Welburn Management
- Blue Ribbon Mentoring Program Award: Powerful African-American Males About Success (PAAMAS)
- Community Partner of the Year Award:
Arts Council of Fairfax County
- Business Partner of the Year Award:
Apple Federal Credit Union and Apple Federal Credit Union Foundation
"We are proud of all the nominees this year. Working together with partners at FCPS, we are able to help the businesses community come together and unify resources to really make a big difference in Fairfax County," said Patricia Stevens, Executive Director, OP3.
"Every year it's more difficult to choose award winners because everyone does amazing work in the community. Together with Fairfax County, we hope to continue leading community engagement that positively impacts the future of our children and schools." said Jay Garant, Coordinator, Business and Community Partnerships, Fairfax County Public Schools.
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.
Media Contact: Edwin Prugh
NEVIN Communications
703-577-2776
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