Nomination Period Open for the Excellence in Aging Awards

The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) will hold its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Program on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Nominations are open until Friday, April 3.
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March 10, 2026- The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) will hold its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Program on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Nominations are open until Friday, April 3.

The COA, which advocates for the needs of older residents in Alexandria, uses the awards to honor individuals — regardless of age — as well as an organization, that has provided service to older Alexandrians or demonstrated superior contributions in advancing issues and projects that favorably affect older Alexandrians.

Mayor Alyia Gaskins will recognize winners in four award categories:

Annie B. Rose Lifetime Award – Presented to an individual who has served older adults for at least 10 years.

Lois Van Valkenburgh Excellence in Aging Award – Presented to an individual who has provided at least one year of service to older adults.

Excellence in Aging Award for an Organization – Presented to an organization for outstanding contribution to Alexandria seniors.

Public Service Award – Presented to a City of Alexandria employee who has advanced, improved or otherwise contributed to making Alexandria a more livable community for all ages during the course of their job.

The names of past award recipients are available. Nominate someone today!