2026 Volunteer Awards to Be Presented at Arlington Cares
| Arlington, VA – Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County, will hold its tenth annual Arlington Cares event on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Van Metre Auditorium at George Mason University, Mason Square. This celebration of volunteerism recognizes annual Volunteer Award winners and people who volunteered for 100 hours or more with an individual organization between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. “Volunteers are a necessary part of the equation in meeting some of our biggest challenges. This annual event celebrates this truth and highlights some of our community leaders who genuinely care about making a meaningful impact,” said Lisa Fikes, President and CEO of the Leadership Center of Arlington. “Bring yourself, your family, your colleagues for an evening of celebration and inspiration. Through their stories, you will be reminded of the good in this world and perhaps find a new idea for joining the volunteer movement.” 2026 Volunteer Award Winners Lifetime of Service Award: ◦ Peter Olivere, Arlington Neighborhood Village ◦ Randy Randall, AFAC Distinguished County Service Award: Laura Cooke, Arlington Thrive Distinguished Corporate Service Award: Winking Fish, Arlington Free Clinic Group Service Award: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Delta Tau Omega Chapter, Gunston Middle School Youth Service Award: Leah Williams and Michael Kuoh, ACEing Autism Volunteer Arlington Award: ◦ Kim Roehl, AFAC ◦ Peter Fleckenstein, Aspire Afterschool Learning Arlington Cares is a free event and requires pre-registration. Learn more and register at https://volunteerarlington.org/events/arlington-cares/. About Volunteer Arlington Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County, connects individuals, groups, and businesses to local nonprofit and county volunteer opportunities. The mission of the Leadership Center of Arlington is to connect, develop, and inspire leaders for personal growth, civic engagement, and community impact. For more information, visit leadercenter.org or volunteerarlington.org. |