With 23 branches serving more than a million people, Fairfax County Public Library relies on many people to support the needs and interests of the community. In addition to the amazing staff who work tirelessly to provide services, programming and assistance to library visitors, there is another group whose contributions are vital to the success of FCPL’s mission. Last year, over 1000 volunteers selflessly gave more than 90,000 hours of their time in service to our library. And beyond just the hours worked, they have served as ambassadors – reminding others of the importance of the public library within the community.
To recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of library volunteers and community partners, FCPL annually hosts the Star Volunteer Awards. Employees nominate volunteers, who are honored for longevity and exceptional service. In honor of National Volunteer Month, the library and its Board of Trustees recognized 23 volunteers at its April Board meeting, held at George Mason Regional Library on Wednesday, April 8.
A heartfelt congratulations to the 2026 awardees!
Category: 3,000 Hours of Service
Elaine Varner - Dolley Madison Library
John Mayer - George Mason Regional Library
Jann Taylor -Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Category: 1,000 Hours of Service
Judy Carter - Centreville Regional Library
Barbara Kramer - Chantilly Regional Library
Richard Miller - City of Fairfax Regional Library
Susan Newman - Dolley Madison Library
Amanda Fowler - Richard Byrd Library
Elizabeth Nelson - Richard Byrd Library
Jennifer Henderson - Thomas Jefferson Library
Category: Exceptional Service
Jeanne Nelson - Chantilly Regional Library
Sonia Jurich - City of Fairfax Regional Library
Keri Hatch - Herndon Fortnightly Library
Linda Zeoli - Herndon Fortnightly Library
Krish Kabduwal - Kingstowne Library
Martha Bernardi - Kings Park Library
Patricia Wilson - Kings Park Library
Sophie Burrell - Oakton Library
Denise Chen - Oakton Library
Jim Christoper - Thomas Jefferson Library
Mary Tropea - Thomas Jefferson Library
John Hewes - Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Lisa Pittman - Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library