Marian Van Landingham: Outstanding Visionary Partner, in recognition of her over 50-year commitment to activating Alexandria’s historic waterfront with art and archaeology through her Torpedo Factory Art Center vision; creating a sense of purpose and a feeling of home for creators and scientists by adaptively reusing the concrete hulk of a former industrial building; being an early proponent that City archaeology should be on public view for appreciation and engagement as both a laboratory and a museum; and, thereby, enriching the lives of Alexandria residents and visitors for decades passed and decades to come.

Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp Counselors: Outstanding Educators, in recognition of recent camp counselors, Christina Eure, Tara Jennings, Cathryn Kinde, Hannah Lemon, Julianne White, Margaret “Maggie” Winter, and Melissa Thiringer for their professionalism, patience, and commitment to educating and training the next generation of Alexandria archaeologists by teaching careful research, excavation, and cataloguing methods, imparting the importance of the scientific method, ultimately energizing light bulb moments through interpreting Alexandria’s significant history, and, thereby, enriching the lives of Alexandria residents and visitors for years to come. 

• EYA RTS Construction, LLC: Outstanding Developer, in recognition of the company’s commitment to the highest quality archaeological preservation and historic interpretation at the Robinson Landing development project, and support and funding for the documentation and recovery of significant artifacts, features, and three ship hull fragments which will enrich the lives of Alexandria residents and visitors for years to come.
• AECOM: Outstanding Cultural Resources Management, in recognition of their extraordinary efforts to rehouse the Robinson Landing ship timbers in Ben Brenman Pond to preserve the possibility of future study and conservation. 
• Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory: Outstanding Conservation, in recognition of the organization’s expertise, innovation and leadership in preserving Alexandria’s buried past and the excavation, conservation, and creative curation of significant waterfront artifacts, features, warehouse timbers, and ship hull fragments. 

• Griffin Burchard: Outstanding Preservation Advocate, for his contribution to the stewardship of Douglass Cemetery, one of Alexandria’s historic Black cemeteries; for planning and implementing his 2019 Eagle Scout project at Douglass Cemetery including the creation of a new interpretive historical sign at the site; for raising awareness about these sacred and fragile sites and the recognition that preserving Black cemeteries means preserving the history of Black Alexandrians; and for immeasurably enhancing the quality of life in Alexandria by caring for the final resting place of those buried here.
• African American Heritage Trail Committee (Councilman John Chapman, Susan Cohen, Gwen Day-Fuller, Elizabeth “Indy” McCall, Maddy McCoy, Krystyn Moon, McArthur Myers, and Ted Pulliam, founding and current members): Outstanding Community History, in recognition of their dedication to researching and highlighting the contributions of African Americans to Alexandria’s historic waterfront and throughout the city; for their leadership in the community history movement that engages residents and visitors with new ways of telling Alexandria’s unique history; and for their commitment to instilling a sense of collective ownership of the past for all Alexandrians.

No awards were given in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Fort Ward Interpretive Committee (Frank Cooling, Mary Furlong Minkoff, Carol Johnson, Krystyn Moon, Frances Terrell, Adrienne Washington, and Charles Ziegler): Outstanding Interpretive Plan, for their stalwart devotion to the ongoing interpretation of history at Fort Ward Park; for their leadership in guiding and directing the implementation of a new interpretive experience for visitors to the park, as a Civil War fort and then the center of an African American community; for their pursuit of and vision for a new and updated park history based on the theme, Bastions of Freedom, which charts the arc of history at the park from Civil War to Civil Rights; and for immeasurably enhancing the interpretation of the park with their knowledge, foresight, and dedication to one of Alexandria’s most treasured historical sites.

• McArthur Myers: Outstanding Community History, in recognition of his dedication to the preservation and interpretation of Alexandria’s African American heritage; for his leadership of the community history movement through organizations including the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, the Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage, and the African American Heritage Trails Committee; for his exceptional and lasting contributions to the interpretation of Alexandria’s history at the Universal Lodge #1, Third Baptist Church, the Historic Waterfront, and others; and for his commitment to public service, devoted to instilling a sense of collective ownership of the past for all Alexandrians.

• S. Kathleen Pepper:  Outstanding Preservation Advocate, for her leadership of the community preservation movement through her nearly 20-year commitment to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission and also to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; for her vision and guidance, serving as chair of both commissions; for her exceptional and lasting contributions to the interpretation of the archaeology and history of the City of Alexandria, including at Jones Point, Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, and the Waterfront; and for her dedication to public service, devoted to enriching the historic and cultural fabric of Alexandria.

• Francine Bromberg:  Outstanding City Archaeologist for her 26 years of dedicated service to preserving and interpreting the city’s archaeology and history, and for energizing a community about what lies beneath modern Alexandria; for her tireless work to ensure that generations appreciate Alexandria’s complete and complex history through sites like Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, the Quaker Cemetery, Shuter’s Hill, the Sugar House site, Fort Ward, and many others; for her leadership in assuring that archaeology and history are integral to all development in the City, including most recently the careful excavation, study and conservation of the first 18th-century ship and John Carlyle’s 1755 warehouse discovered along Alexandria’s waterfront; and for her dedication to sharing her wealth of knowledge of Alexandria’s history with residents, visitors, students and volunteers in our vibrant museum and in the field.

• Anna Lynch:  Outstanding Volunteer, is presented posthumously to Anna Lynch in recognition of her nearly 30-year dedication to researching, interpreting, and preserving Alexandria’s history and exciting generations of school children about their local history through archaeology-based lessons; for filling an important gap in our knowledge of a vital part of the City’s history with her three volume Compendium of Early African Americans in Alexandria, VA, published by Alexandria Archaeology; and for her engaging style and depth of knowledge that affected how so many visitors experienced Alexandria’s rich history and archaeology.
• Bill Dickinson:  Outstanding Preservation Vision, for his role in facilitating the City’s acquisition of the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House, one of the earliest surviving homes in the city and possibly the least altered 18th-century home in Northern Virginia; for his innovative approach to securing grant funding to purchase the house and grounds which will be used in perpetuity as a historic site, pocket garden and park, new open space, and represents the preservation of a nationally significant architectural and cultural resource for residents and visitors; and for his dedication to enriching the historic and cultural fabric of Alexandria. 

• John Mullen, Principal Archaeologist and Assistant Manager at Thunderbird Archaeology, a division of Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.: Outstanding Professional Archaeologist for his high standards of archaeological investigation and historical study at the Hotel Indigo site, for providing new insights into the founding and development of Alexandria’s 18th-century waterfront, and for his exceptional commitment to communicating these incredible discoveries to multiple audiences.
• Dr. George Schwarz of the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Underwater Archaeology Branch: Outstanding Maritime Archaeologist for volunteering to provide expertise and guidance in the documentation, careful excavation, and preliminary stabilization of the oldest ship discovered to date in Alexandria, and for sharing his knowledge about maritime history and the construction and use of the vessel, thereby helping to make possible the eventual exhibition of this rare artifact for future generations to study and appreciate.
• Michael Wilson, Senior Vice President for Construction, Carr City Centers: Outstanding Developer for the company’s commitment to the highest quality archaeological preservation at the Hotel Indigo development project, and for supporting and funding the documentation and recovery of significant artifacts, features, and information that will enrich the lives of residents and visitors by promoting an understanding of the past.

• Councilwoman Redella S. “Del” Pepper, previous Vice Mayor: Founding of Archaeology in Alexandria: for her long-time support of archaeology in Alexandria; for being part of the Committee of 100 that was formed in the 1970s to fund and ensure the continuation of the rescue work on the King Street Urban Renewal Blocks and led to the establishment of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; for her distinctive role in continuous support and interest in the archaeological excavations over the last 40 plus years; for her yearly support of volunteers by attending nearly all the annual Archaeology Volunteer Recognition Parties, where she tells stories of Ben Brenman, talks about the importance of archaeology to Alexandria, and profoundly thanks the volunteers for their thousands of hours of hard work; for her great support of the Alexandria Heritage Trail and the guidebook; and for helping to make the City's archaeology program a leader in the nation and an example for other local jurisdictions.
• Paula Tarnapol Whitacre, volunteer researcher: Outstanding Researcher: for her coordination and supervision of many other volunteers in transcribing the Julia Wilbur diaries, approximately 650 transcribed pages corresponding to the original handwritten 1,960 pages; for her amazing and tireless effort in bringing this project to fruition by drawing the interest of so many people in Alexandria; for bringing to the public’s awareness, Julia Wilbur, abolitionist and aid worker who came to Alexandria during the Civil War, whose diaries are an in depth Civil War era primary resource, which give first-hand impressions of the treatment, struggles, and strength of the thousands of African American refugees who fled into Alexandria in search of freedom and opportunity; for making available transcriptions of this invaluable resource; and sharing the Julia Wilbur diaries with researchers, the public, and future generations. 
• Andrew Flora, volunteer archaeologist, professional illustrator, and outstanding supporter: Outstanding Volunteer Archaeologist: for the excellence and consistency of his volunteer service since 1977; for bringing his professional archaeological training and skills in the field to contribute greatly to the understanding of numerous sites, including the Moore McLean Sugar House and the Shuter’s Hill Plantation; for providing professional-quality illustrations and detailed drawings of many site maps and important artifacts that have appeared in museum displays and numerous publications; for his anticipation of the needs of the office and field; for his generosity and thoughtfulness expressed in numerous donations, including everything from books, to pumps, to sand bags; and for going beyond traditional volunteer tasks by doing extra jobs whenever and wherever he detects a need, from sharpening trowels to water screening for small-scale organic materials. 

• Engin Artemel: Outstanding Preservation Vision: for his work on the 1982 City Waterfront Plan as former City Director of Planning and for working with the Alexandria Archaeological Commission and Ben Brenman to increase the use of heritage in planning the waterfront. Engin’s vision of the then-blighted waterfront landscape as an opportunity to expand public access and appreciation of the Potomac River led the way to today’s vibrant mixed-use space and created a strong base for future waterfront planning. He pulled together concerned parties and sought public input; evoking international models of historic towns in viewing how to increase the historic character of the waterfront, while creating a continuous park design. He constantly supported preservation and interpretive efforts, such as, the Alexandria Canal reconstruction, heritage interpretive signs, creation of the Waterfront Walk, and naming new parks in honor of historic people and places, such as Lumley Park and Roberdeau Park.
• Harry “Bud” Hart: Outstanding Preservation Vision: in his role as development attorney, for his dedication to preservation in City planning; for his vision in recognizing the need for preserving sites threatened by development; for realizing how archaeological preservation fits into the site plan development process; for sharing his understanding of developers’ needs to get data early in the planning process in order to avoid unexpected issues and expenses; for being the architect of the Archaeological Protection Code’s formal review process, crafting the Preliminary Archaeological Assessment procedure that deliberately merged archaeological review with the phasing developers use in the site planning process, thereby providing information about archaeological requirements at the outset of development and creating a process that was acceptable to developers and planners, as well as the community, City officials, and archaeologists.
• Pamela Cressey: Outstanding City Archaeologist: for her vision, commitment, and enthusiasm for community archaeology and historic preservation; for 35 years of dedicated service to and leadership of the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Archaeology division as former City Archaeologist; for establishing contexts for interpretation of the City’s history from pre-colonial times to the present; for exploring significant themes of Alexandria’s past, including the waterfront, cemeteries, businesses, neighborhoods, and cultural diversity; for her tenacity and creativity in her advocacy for preserving and interpreting archaeology and history; for her role in bringing together the Alexandria Archaeological Commission, developers and lawyers to help craft the Archaeological Protection Code; for her work to ensure that archaeology and history are integral to all development in the city, including the City’s Waterfront Plan, by promoting and administering the code; for her determination to bring the words, artifacts, and features of the past into the public domain; for leading the way in creating the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, laboratory, and storage facility that curates more than two million artifacts; for promoting public participation of an army of volunteers and more than 40,000 visitors yearly; for sharing her knowledge of Alexandria’s history with residents and visitors, through walking tours, public interaction, publications, and teaching; and for her devotion to public service and the community.
• Ignacio Pessoa: Outstanding Preservation Vision: for his vision and innovative work in writing the City’s Archaeological Protection Code, which passed in 1989, while he was City of Alexandria Attorney; for his ingenuity in determining the appropriate section of the Virginia Code that gave the City the right to control ground disturbing activities and thus ensure preservation of buried sites, well before the Commonwealth passed a law dealing with archaeological preservation; for integrating archaeological review into the site development process; for crafting a model code that has informed and encouraged other cities and towns to pass similar protection laws; for pioneering this code, not only the first for a Virginia municipality, but also the first American comprehensive archaeological code to apply to an entire City, rather than just a district; and for setting the groundwork for preservation of historic resources and incorporation of history into new plans in Alexandria.

• Laura V. Trieschmann: Outstanding Historian: for her work in researching and writing the history of Freedmen’s Cemetery. As the historian for EHT Traceries, Laura devoted countless hours researching the history of the Contrabands and Freedmen in Alexandria. She has produced a report that not only documents the background of the cemetery, but also elucidates what it must have been like as these destitute refugees teemed into the occupied city seeking freedom and opportunity. In addition, Laura wrote the nomination form that resulted in the designation of Freedmen’s Cemetery as eligible for listing as a nationally significant property on the National Register of Historic Places. Her work will also be used as the basis for a web site that will highlight the history and archaeology of Freedmen’s Cemetery, bringing this site to the attention of an even broader public audience. 
• Char McCargo Bah: Outstanding Genealogist: for her work to date in identifying the descendants of more than 100 individuals buried at Freedmen’s Cemetery. Char has spent her time pouring over historic documents like census and marriage records to connect the names of those known to be buried in the cemetery with families and people living today. Her research literally forms a bond between the past and the present. Individuals from more than 80 families can now visit the final resting place of their ancestors at the burial ground on South Washington Street. Char’s work continues to add descendant connections to the list of names that will soon be etched in bronze on the Walls of Remembrance at the memorial. 
• Boyd Sipe, archaeologist with Thunderbird Archaeology: Outstanding Archaeologist: for his work in pulling together all of the archaeological research that has been done for the Freedmen’s Cemetery project. Boyd has produced reports on Freedmen’s Cemetery that provide the documentation and analysis of the 631 grave locations discovered as a result of the series of archaeological excavations conducted between 1999 and 2013. Boyd also worked on the draft for the web site and provided oversight of the construction process for the development of the memorial, ensuring that graves were protected as the memorial was built. 
• Champlain Stone: Outstanding Private Donation: for its contribution of 85 stones to mark the locations of graves discovered under the sidewalk at Freedmen's Cemetery and 45 stone slabs for marking other burials at Fort Ward. This unsolicited contribution will provide important visual reminders of burial locations in long unrecognized historic cemetery sites. They represent tangible links to the archaeological, genealogical, and documentary research completed by the other award winners. The placement of the markers will restore dignity to individual lives, strengthen the bond to the past, and help to protect the graves in the future

• The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden: Outstanding Community Research: Alexandria's only privately held historic house museum and the only remaining Lee family property open to the public. In 2010 the Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden applied for and was awarded a federal Save America's Treasure Grant to conduct archaeological investigations prior to new landscaping. The Louis Berger Group was hired to conduct these archaeological investigations. The excavations and interpretations have contributed a wealth of information on 18th century domestic and landscape customs, opening a new window to Alexandria's dynamic past. 
• William F. Smith: Outstanding Historian: for his historic Alexandria photograph collection he started as a young man and continued for a half century. Bill has always been more than generous in loaning Alexandria Archaeology photos of various places undergoing excavation and allowing them to be used for exhibition and publication. He donated his entire photographic collection to the Alexandria Library where anyone can use them. Bill also published many photographs and co-authored A Seaport Saga; Portrait of Old Alexandria, Virginia, which continues to be one of the best publications of the City’s history and includes annotated text by Mike Miller.
• Michael Johnson: Outstanding Professional Archaeologist: who was the Fairfax County Archaeologist for 32 years and has been a longtime supporter of archaeology in Alexandria. Mike has expanded the knowledge of Northern Virginia’s past by finding and studying thousands of archaeological sites. He has been a continual and enthusiastic supporter of archaeology in Alexandria through American Indian artifact identification, including the oldest object found to date – a 13,000 year old Clovis spear point, excavated at Freedmen’s Cemetery.

• The Fort Ward History Group: Outstanding Community Research: The Group was selected for the Outstanding Community Research effort of its individual members and as a collective group in conducting research on history of Fort Ward, most specifically on “The Fort,” an African American community. Many people have visited a variety of archives, identified little-known school and voting records, transcribed on-line documents and interviewed long-time residents in order to produce a repository of historical information on the occupants of The Fort and the Seminary area. The Group has met monthly for two years to share information, question the origins of The Fort and formulate additional lines of research. The knowledge acquired by the Group’s members has greatly aided in the archaeological study and preservation of Fort Ward, as well as a fuller interpretation of the park as a significant African American historic place.

• Martha Williams: Outstanding Professional Archaeologist: Ms. Williams was chosen as Outstanding Professional Archaeologist for her nearly 40 years of outstanding teaching, historical research and archaeological investigations in and near Alexandria. Ms. Williams began as a teacher before becoming a professional archaeologist. She has been a long-time archaeologist with Christopher Goodwin and Associates and has completed a number of excellent investigations and reports. As part of these publications, Ms. Williams has written several histories of important places and people in Alexandria, including Cameron Mills, Cameron Farm, the West family and Colross. One of her most important reports gives the context for appreciating the Bloxham Family Cemetery, which is preserved within the new Witter Athletic complex. While most of the places about which Ms. Williams has written are now redeveloped into a movie theater, a parking structure and condos, the written reports on the City of Alexandria website allow the places to live on for the community. 
• LandDesign: Outstanding Archaeology-Inspired Design Project: LandDesign was selected to receive the award for its Outstanding Archaeology-Inspired Design Project due to its creativity and collaborative interaction with the Office of Historic Alexandria to develop a monument in a new development, South Carlyle Square. Although there is faint indication that Hooff’s Run Drive was near an 18th century shipping route along Great Hunting Creek, Land Design produced a design for a 80 inch diameter stainless steel globe depicting historical trading routes between Alexandria and other ports in America, Europe and the West Indies. The globe sculpture brings history where you would least expect it and depicts a long-forgotten waterway using information from the OHA/Alexandria Archaeology research file.

• Judy McConville in recognition of her outstanding example as an educator dedicated to helping teachers and students alike learn and better understand the City where they live by being responsible for K-12 History and Social Science curriculum, participating in revising the State Standards of Learning, helping administer a Teaching American History grant, and working with Alexandria Archaeology to improve school curriculums and teaching resources.
• Wesley Pippenger in recognition of his research and transcriptions of Alexandria cemetery markers and records; discovering forgotten documents; and sharing his research with Alexandria Archaeology, especially the record of burials listing the names and information of more than 1800 African-Americans who died during and after the Civil War; thereby, allowing further research and archaeological investigations of the future Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial; and in recognition of his discoveries of historic maps of Alexandria's waterfront used to create an accurate overlay of the historic shoreline for waterfront planning.
• Posthumously to Ellen Pickering in recognition of her advocacy for preserving and enhancing the historic and natural character of Alexandria, including the City’s historic architecture and waterfront, for a period spanning several decades, her institutional knowledge informing many town meetings, public hearings, and City Council actions, while positively guiding events and policies involving historical continuity , and being a true friend to archaeological causes.

• Vivienne Mitchell: Community Involvement: Vivienne  Mitchell was a founding member of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) in 1975 and a long-time member of the Archaeological Society of Virginia. Mrs. Mitchell’s name is synonymous with archaeology in Alexandria. After conducting excavations on the Northern Neck, Vivienne spent nearly 30 years volunteering in the Alexandria Archaeology Laboratory. She was a catalyst in the rediscovery of the Alexandria Canal Tide Lock, which led to the full excavation of the Lock, its reconstruction, and the subsequent creation of the Tide Lock Park. Vivienne was also instrumental in placing the large marker recognizing the Alexandria Canal, which still stands, on another portion of the lock near the tennis courts on South Pitt Street. Vivienne’s husband, Joe Mitchell, was also the first curator of the Fort Ward Museum and Historic Park, where the first archaeology of the City occurred in 1961. Mrs. Mitchell’s knowledge, commitment, and love of the past have provided the foundation of the philosophy and goals of Alexandria Archaeology and the Alexandria Archaeological Commission for more than 40 years.
• Joe Reeder: Stewardship: Joe Reeder is the owner of 517 Prince Street, with a historic home and yard. Before he conducted improvements on his property, he arranged for Alexandria Archaeology to visit the property many times as a proactive measure to ensure the preservation of archaeological materials around his home and in his yard. He continually brought the City archaeologists into contact with his architect, builder, and other contractors to be sure that no archaeological information was lost. Mr. Reeder is an outstanding example of a resident safeguarding archaeological resources as well as partnering with the City of Alexandria. He has demonstrated the best practices of archaeological stewardship as the owner of an historic property.
•  Elizabeth Henry Douglas:  Oral History: Elizabeth Henry Douglas grew up in the home where she lives today and has witnessed the transformation of a once rural Seminary and Oakland Baptist Church community into a 21st-century urban area. She has generously shared her stories, recollections, and knowledge of members of the African American community, who can trace their history to the Civil War period. In 1991, “Ms Lisabeth”; as she is known by many in the community, especially the Oakland Baptist Church students and parents, participated in the Alexandria Archaeology Museum oral history program. Her knowledge of the people and events, as well as her entertaining and interesting manner of presentation, has renewed public interest in the African American residents of Fort Ward and Seminary communities. Her information forms the basis of the “African American Walking Tour” at Fort Ward, and she continues to help identify other potential archaeological sites at the Fort. Due to Ms. Lisabeth’s love of sharing her stories and memories, the heritage of the Seminary neighborhood’s African American community, which dates back almost 150 years, is more fully recognized today and will not be forgotten in the future.
• The Louis Berger Group, Inc.: Professional Archaeology Project: The firm of Louis Berger Group, Inc., is recognized for its historical study and archaeological investigations of the Bruin Slave site located at 1707 Duke Street in the original “West End” Alexandria. The archaeological investigations were prompted by Columbia Equity Trust’s development of a large parcel surrounding the slave jail building. When the project began in 2007, archaeologists from the Louis Berger Group faced many logistical and scientific challenges. Initial investigations determined areas that had been impacted by construction as well as undisturbed areas lying under fill. Excavations proceeded in multiple stages and in small sections as modern buildings were removed from the site. The major challenge was to integrate all the information into a coherent picture of the historical mid-nineteenth century landscape. The results of the investigation have produced important new insights into African American history, slavery, and antebellum life in the City of Alexandria. The Louis Berger Group and its staff demonstrated the highest standards of archaeological investigation and produced an outstanding report about one of the least-known places of African American enslavement. It includes groundbreaking research on the ship manifests documenting the Edmonson family’s transportation by Joseph Bruin to New Orleans and their subsequent freedom.
• Sarah Borgatti: Archaeology Advocate: Sarah Borgatti is president of the Virginia Society of the Children of the American Revolution, the oldest patriotic youth organization in the United States. A primary goal of C.A.R is to raise funds for historical preservation, train leaders and good citizens, and increase knowledge of the history of the United States. As her state project, Sarah Borgatti chose to raise funds for the Friends of Alexandria Archaeology (FOAA) for their conservation efforts by selling T-shirts, holding raffles, and collecting individual society contributions. Due to Ms. Borgatti’s efforts, C.A.R. donated $6,237 to FOAA to have a conservator professionally treat a unique archaeological artifact discovered in an Alexandria well—a wooden water pump—and other smaller artifacts. These artifacts were saved and protected by Ms. Borgatti and C.A.R. Also, for several years, Sarah has been an archaeological volunteer at the Shuter’s Hill and Freedmen’s Cemetery sites. Sarah Borgatti’s enterprising energy, which produced C.A.R.’s generous contribution, and her desire to to find and save sites exemplify the best in archaeological advocacy and volunteerism.

• Friends of Freedmen’s Cemetery, founded in 1997 by Lillie Finklea and Louise Massoud to save and recognize Freedmen’s Cemetery, the once-forgotten 19th-century African-American burial ground. FFC’s efforts were highly successful, resulting in a state historical marker, the purchase of the parcel by the City of Alexandria, and ultimately the Contraband and Freedmen's Cemetery Memorial Project. The archaeological investigations at the cemetery identified almost 500 graves of freedmen and contrabands, sparking a high level of community interest in the site’s history and in Alexandria archaeology.
• T. Michael Miller, the City’s research historian whose part-time Alexandria history hobby evolved into a 30-year career in local history. Miller has produced more publications on Alexandria history than anyone else, and his research has greatly enhanced the archaeological investigations of the Lee-Fendall House, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, Shuter's Hill, Lee Street bakery and Civil War sites, Wilkes Street Tunnel, Hooff's Run Bridge and Freedmen’s Cemetery.
• Chan Mohney, who combined his fascination with the past, volunteer archaeology work and cycling abilities to develop the concept of an archaeological interpretive bike ride. Offering the “Tour de Digs,” Mohney, a longtime Alexandria Archaeological Commission member, developed the idea of biking to archaeological sites and then discussing the history of those places, and, with the help of others, this idea expanded into the Alexandria Heritage Trail guidebook and into annual trail rides during Virginia Archaeology Month.
• Historic Alexandria Foundation, incorporated more than 50 years ago to “preserve, protect and restore structures and sites of historic and archaeological interest in and associated with the City of Alexandria,” and is now a major force in preserving Alexandria’s history through its buildings, neighborhoods and unique character. For the past three years, HAF has provided funding to the Alexandria Archaeology Digital Atlas, a system of historic map overlays that are geo-rectified to Alexandria’s contemporary grid and landscape, which is now the primary tool for preservation planning and archaeology code review, ensuring great protection to archaeological resources.

• E. Sanders Partee, a resident of Alexandria, for his outstanding “backyard stewardship” and cooperation in the excavation of the 200-year-old Henry Piercy pottery in Old Town.
• Eakin/Youngentob Associates (now EYA), a local developer, for the company’s commitment to the highest quality archaeological preservation at Ford’s Landing, Stonegate and Old Town Village, where a historic wharf, ship hulls, 5000-year-old American Indian tools, and a Civil War site were documented.
• John Milner Associates, Inc., a cultural resource management firm, for its professional archaeologists who pioneered improved methods of identifying Civil War campsites in small spaces including two camp sites and a Crimean oven, in Alexandria backyards.