City of Alexandria Announces Winners of the 2026 ACPD and Chamber of Commerce Awards  

The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the winners of the annual recognition awards presented by the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) in collaboration with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. These awards will be presented during an upcoming reception on Tuesday, June 30, at 5 p.m.  

Two outstanding individuals will be recognized by the ACPD:  

• Louis Tremante IV, a high school student, will receive the Gerry Bertier Scholarship, which is awarded to a student with a disability who is seeking post-secondary education. 
• Danelle Johnson, Employment & Training Specialist, Department of Community & Human Services, will receive the John Duty Collins III Outstanding Advocate for Persons with Disabilities Award, which recognizes an individual who advocates for and contributes to the promotion of equal opportunity for people with disabilities in Alexandria. 

The Commitment to Disability Award will be awarded by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to an organization for making significant hiring, awareness, or accessibility contributions to those with disabilities in the Alexandria community: 

• ServiceSource and the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund will be recognized for their work through BEST Gift Shop. BEST Gift Shop promotes and supports artisans with disabilities from all over the United States.

Attend the Awards Reception 

The reception will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at 5 p.m., at the American Physical Therapy Association (3030 Potomac Ave.). The event is free and open to the public.    

To register for the event, visit the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce event registration page. Registration is encouraged but not required.    

For more information about the program or the ACPD and its activities, visit alexandriava.gov/ACPD.