WHAT: The Arlington Chamber of Commerce presents the 33rd Annual Valor Awards. Leadership of the
Arlington County Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, and Office of the Sheriff submit nominations for Valor Award honorees, those
who have demonstrated exceptional heroic actions in the line of
duty.
Doug Hill,
Vice President, Weather and Chief Meteorologist for ABC7/WJLA-TV
,
will s
erve as Master of Ceremonies.
WHY: The Valor Awards ceremony honors members of Arlington County's Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management and Office of the Sheriff who have exemplified extraordinary heroic actions and exceptional performance in the line of
duty. This year, the Chamber will also be honoring Arlington County Chief of Police M. Douglas Scott who retired in March following a 40-year career in law enforcement, including 12 years as Arlington County Chief of Police.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fort Myer Officers' Club, 214 Jackson Avenue, Fort Myer, VA 22211
WHO: Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, nonprofit organization of hundreds of businesses and thousands of professional people who are committed to the economic prosperity and civic well being of the Arlington community. The Chamber focuses on ways to make the community a better place to work, live and visit, including recognizing the men and women who contribute to the well-being of Arlington.
REGISTER: Registration is $55 for Chamber members, $65 for non-members. Lunch is included. Sponsorships are also available. Register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org/events or call 703-525-2400.
MEDIA: Media attendance is encouraged, but advance confirmation is required. To attend, please contact Meredith Smith, Communications Manager, at [email protected] or 703-525-2400.
