2023 Best Of Braddock Awards Nomination Deadline Approaching

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Residents of Fairfax County's Braddock District are invited to nominate a neighbor, worker, or someone involved in the district who contributed to making the community a better place to live and work as part of the 2023 Best of Braddock Awards.

People who have been recognized in the past include postal service carriers, crossing guards, volunteers with animal rescue groups, park volunteers, people helping with foster care, Fairfax County staff members and people who have shown kindness to their neighbors.

"The annual awards are an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations working to make our wonderful community even better!" Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw said in a statement.

The deadline for submitting a nomination is Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. The five categories for the 2023 Best of Braddock awards are:

• Braddock District Citizen of the Year
• Braddock District Young Person of the Year
• Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautification in the Braddock District (individual homeowner, HOA/community association, or other group)
• Most “Can-Do” Public Employee Working on Issues in the Braddock District
• Club or Organization Making a Difference in the Braddock District

Residents can nominate as many people or organizations as they wish, but should use only one nomination form per person or group.

Only fully completed forms will be reviewed. Residents can email the Braddock District office at braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov with any questions about the 2023 Best of Braddock awards.

Winners will be notified in advance of the Best of Braddock Awards Ceremony and Reception, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Nomination packets can be emailed to braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov, or mailed or delivered to the Braddock District Supervisor's Office at 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015.

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