Recognize a volunteer's invaluable contributions with a nomination for a park service award.

PREVIEW THE QUESTIONS FOR EACH OF THE AWARDS TO PREPARE YOUR NOMINATION.

Eligibility for Awards
For the Elly Doyle Park Service Awards, Mayo Stuntz Cultural Stewardship Award and Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship Award, the contribution on which the nomination is based must have occurred within the prior two years (April 2023 – March 2025), but the nomination may also include accomplishments accumulated over time. For the Harold L. Strickland Partnership and Collaboration Award, nominees must demonstrate significant long-term accomplishments.

Currently serving members of the Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Authority Board, Fairfax County Park Authority paid staff, and the Fairfax County Park Foundation Board of Directors and their paid staff are excluded from eligibility.

Who May Nominate
Anyone may submit a nomination for these awards.

Selection of Awardees
The nominations will be reviewed by the Park Authority Board. Awards are given only when a qualifying nomination is received. For a full listing of previous winners please see the Elly Doyle Awards History file.

Closing Date
Nominations must reach the Public Information Office by May 16, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Timetable
Nominations open in March 2025.
Awardees will be honored in person in September 2025.

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* 1. Nominee's Name

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* 2. Nominee's Contact Information

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* 3. Is the nominee an individual or a group?

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* 4. Nominator's Name

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* 5. Nominator's Contact Information

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* 6. Please attach a photo of the nominee if possible.

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* 7. Which award are you nominating this individual/group for?

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