2025 Volunteer Service Awards:
Celebrating Impact, Inspiring the Future of Service
As the world faces growing challenges, volunteerism remains our most powerful tool for positive change. Volunteer Fairfax celebrates this collective force of individuals and organizations who are making a real difference.
Now in its 33rd year, the Volunteer Service Awards (VSA) celebrate those volunteer leaders who embody the spirit of service. And, new this year, we will shift our focus to honoring the cross-sector volunteer management professionals who guide and support the volunteers in our communities. It’s through their vision and guidance that we harness the goodwill of our volunteers to improve the lives of our neighbors.
This event is more than an awards ceremony—it’s also a dynamic gathering of nonprofit partners, government agencies, and corporate leaders all coming together to honor outstanding contributions and shape the future of volunteerism in our community.
When: June 9, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center – 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Submissions Due May 9: Submit a Volunteer Management or CSR Professional to be Honored (Find form here)
Who Will Be Recognized?
- 10 Community Champions nominated by the Board of Supervisors
- Impact Leadership Honors recognizes volunteer management and CSR professionals (non- competitive)
- Service Leadership Awards: Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice (public voting will begin in May)
Event Format:
This year’s Volunteer Service Awards isn’t just about recognition—it’s about action. The event will create a powerful space for collaboration, bringing together leaders across sectors to engage in crucial dialogue on shaping the future of volunteerism in Fairfax County.
- Networking Reception – Connect with fellow changemakers across sectors.
- Guided Conversations – Engage in thought-provoking discussions with a diverse mix of nonprofit, corporate, and government representatives. Together, we will leave with strategies and tools on:
How to collectively strengthen volunteer engagement including the next generation of volunteers
Innovative approaches that will drive impact in the coming years
How to ensure service remains a cornerstone of our community’s growth
- Volunteer Service Awards Recognition – Honoring outstanding individuals and organizations who help make Fairfax a better place to live and serve.
