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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announces the fifth annual
Barbara Varon Volunteer Award. This award is given annually to a
Fairfax County resident whose dedication to improving the community
through volunteer service honors the memory of Barbara Varon,
former Chairman of the Fairfax County Electoral Board.
Barbara Varon, a native
of Germany, emigrated to America as an adult. She was devoted to
her adopted land. As a world traveler who could speak several
languages, she worked as a translator. Joining the Fairfax County
Office of the General Registrar, she was committed to a voter
registration outreach program to high school students. Using her
linguistic skills, she wrote brochures and designed pamphlets to
inform the voting public. Appointed to the Fairfax County Electoral
Board, Barbara served as Vice Chairman and Chairman. Barbara and
her husband Ben generously donated their time to many volunteer
organizations and frequently made generous anonymous donations to
those in need. Barbara fought for the rights and privileges of all
citizens to participate in the electoral process. Friends,
colleagues and admirers recall Barbara as courageous, elegant,
gracious, caring, beloved and unselfish. The Board of Supervisors
has memorialized her accomplishments through the Barbara Varon
Volunteer Award to recognize volunteer efforts enriching Fairfax
County.
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Who Should be Nominated
Nominees must:
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Live in Fairfax County.
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Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of our community's
population.
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Exhibit patriotism.
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Show evidence of having a positive effect on the community.
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Be known for encouraging others to do the same.
How to Apply for the Award
Applications must include, in 200 words or less, the nominee's
qualifications and the length of time served in each volunteer activity.
Please include the nominee's name, address and phone number on the
application. Nominations must be received no later than June 13,
2008. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee appointed by
the Board of Supervisors, and the award will be presented in
October.
Mail your application to:
The Barbara Varon Volunteer Award
Equity Programs
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 339
Fairfax VA 22035
703-324-2207
FAX: 703-324-3305
TTY: 703-222-5494