The Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to announce that Rosario Bombaugh has been named a recipient of the 2025 Sharon Bulova Award for Exemplary Administrative Professionals. This distinguished honor recognizes Bombaugh’s outstanding leadership, initiative, and commitment to excellence in public service.
Bombaugh, a veteran of the Park Authority, has nearly two decades of exemplary service. Starting as a seasonal employee in 2006, she now serves as an Administrative Assistant III in the Park Services Division, ensuring daily administrative tasks and special projects, such as Earth Day celebrations, the Trailblazer Awards, and the annual Administrative Conference, are accomplished. Bombaugh’s dedication, tenacity and infectious sense of humor make her a favorite among staff and the public she proudly serves.
With a highly competitive field of nominees across the county’s 1,500 administrative staff members, Bombaugh’s achievement is a testament to her dedication and invaluable contributions to the Park Authority and the greater Fairfax County community.
Bombaugh was formally recognized at the 2025 ART Conference on Friday, April 25, during the opening ceremony. In addition to receiving a monetary award of $300, her name will be engraved on the Sharon Bulova Award plaque displayed at the Government Center.
The award is named in honor of Sharon Bulova, who dedicated more than 30 years to serving the Fairfax County community, including a decade as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Beginning her career as an aide to the board, Bulova became known for her collaborative leadership and deep commitment to public service. She championed initiatives that strengthened county services and elevated the vital contributions of administrative professionals. Her legacy continues to inspire excellence, leadership and dedication across all levels of service.
Please join us in congratulating Bombaugh on this well-deserved recognition.
For more information, contact the Public Information Office at Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.