[Archived] Alexandria Commission on Aging Seeks Nominations for 2005 Excellence in Aging Awards

City Press Release


	City of Alexandria, Virginia Office of the City Manager Alexandria City Hall 301 King Street, Suite 3500 Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3211 www.alexandriava.gov Telephone: 703.838.4300 Fax : 703.838.6343

For Immediate Release
March 11, 2005
PIO 070-05/rdo

Alexandria Commission on Aging
Seeks Nominations for 2005 Excellence in Aging Awards

The Alexandria Commission on Aging is seeking nominations for the 2005 Excellence in Aging Awards. The annual awards honor Alexandrians who have demonstrated superior contributions in advancing issues and projects that favorably affect older residents. Nominations must be postmarked by Thursday, March 31, and mailed to Excellence in Aging Awards, c/o Bill Harris, 1106 Tuckahoe Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302. Nominations can be e-mailed to wpharris@comcast.net.

Individuals and organizations can be nominated for the awards. Award categories include the Annie B. Rose Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual whose exemplary achievements span a lifetime of public service and whose achievements have been devoted to significantly enhancing the community; and the Excellence in Aging Award for an Organization for outstanding contributions to elevating the quality of life for older Americans.

The 2005 Excellence in Aging Awards will be presented at a special Successful Aging luncheon on May 9 at the Holiday Inn Select in Old Town, 480 King St.

For more information and to obtain a nomination form, call City of Alexandria’s Office of Aging and Adult Services at 703.838.0920.

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