2009 Gala and Auction A Big Success

More than 400 people packed the Fairview Park Marriott on Friday, November 6th to party, bid and celebrate at the Leadership Fairfax Gala and Auction. After two hours of heavy bidding on the more than 200 silent auction items Board Chair Colleen Gillis Snow and emcee Peggy Fox of WUSA 9 kicked off the night and the festivities. 


PPC won a fierce bidding war for “the First Drink of the Night”. The prize? Glowing "Cosmopolitans" delivered by Wayne Hill.

Next was the first “Heads or Tails game”. More than 200 people vied for the chance to win the Wii and the Wii fit, and ultimately it was Phil Sparks, LFI ’03, who walked away with the prize. 


Following dinner, guest auctioneer Ike Swart revved up the crowd as they bid on the live auction items. Competitions between the groups ensued as guests tried to win the wine tour for 12; the Outer Banks beach house; the Ultimate Reston Town Center Adventure; the Julia, Drew and Wayne Global Dining Adventure and the African Safari.

 

 

 

The final fun of the night was the last "Heads or Tails", which was won by Tania Hindert, LFI ’04, who took home the Apple MacBook.

 

 

Thanks to all of our sponsors and friends who helped make this night a rousing success.

(For all the pictures visit http://leadershipfairfax.smugmug.com/ )

 

 

 

 

LFI Honors Four With Northern Virginia Leadership Awards

Leadership Fairfax presented the 2009 Northern Virginia Leadership Awards (NVLA) to four amazing regional leaders. Host Peggy Fox of WUSA 9 emceed the event which focused on the theme “Partnerships that Build Brighter Futures”. LFI’s Northern Virginia Leadership Awards recognized two individuals and two groups who have made a difference in childrens' lives in the Northern Virginia community through their vision, innovation, and inspiration.

 

 

The Regional Leadership Award, sponsored by CSC, recognizes an individual or organization for leadership in advancing the cause and spirit of regional collaboration and partnership.

Kevin Reynolds, CEO of Cardinal Bank, was selected for his continued and profound work with the area’s youth. His personal dedication to the area’s youth has resulted in substantial programs and funds for those in need. He is instrumental in the creation of the Cardinal Classic Golf Tournament that has raised more than $1 million for Inova Kellar Center. He also supports a number of other charities in our region including the American Heart Association, the City of Fairfax Renaissance Housing Corporation, and Rotary International. 
Check out the award video on You Tube

The Community Partnership Award series recognizes organizations and individuals that have best used their resources in conjunction with others to enhance and enrich the lives of children living in the Northern Virginia community.

Community Partnership Award --Corporation
Cox Communications was selected for this award based on their continued corporate citizenship and involvement in the local community. Cox sponsors the CNN Headline News – Local Edition that shines a spotlight on local community work, they created free internet sites for disadvantaged Fairfax County residents and also, through their Community Fund, gave money to local after school programs.

Community Educational Partnership Award--Nonprofit, sponsored by Northrop Grumman
Inova Kellar Center was chosen for this award based on their continuing service to the needs of those with mental health issues. By providing more than 30,000 educational and therapeutic sessions per year, their services include Adolescent Day Treatment Programs, the Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Program, the Substance Use Disorder Program, Home-Based Services, the Kellar School and the Kellar Camp. All services are given without regard for income or payment ability and fill a gap in the mental health services currently available in the community.
Check out the video on You Tube
Community Partnership Award --Public Sector
Dr. Gail Ledford, Fairfax County Government, was honored for her more than 13 years of work with the County focusing on integrating programs and funding for children and their families. Her passion, combined with her skill as a manager, has benefitted thousands of Fairfax families whose short term and long term needs were met as a result of her efforts. Her efforts have resulted in profound changes in the way children’s services are organized and delivered. Check out the award video on You Tube.