Fairfax Chamber Calls for Innovation Nominations
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber) announced that the application period for the 2016 Greater Washington Innovation Awards is now open through Jan. 22, 2016.
Now in its second year, the Greater Washington Innovation Awards is an event celebrating the thought leadership, innovation and creativity of the individuals and organizations in select industries in the Greater Washington metro area. The Innovation Awards span across a variety of industries and includes products and services.
Awards categories include: Tech Innovator of the Year, Public Service Innovator of the Year; Professional Service Innovator of the Year; Hospitality, Tourism and Entertainment Innovator of the Year; Health and Life Sciences Innovator of the Year; and Marketing and Advertising Innovator of the Year.
To learn more about the 2016 Greater Washington Innovation Awards, visit http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/innovation-awards.html.
Volleyball Complex in Burke Lake Park Named for Sports Leader
On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Sand Volleyball Complex at Burke Lake Park will be named in honor of David Lacey. Lacey has been the Sully District Representative to the Fairfax County Athletic Council for more than 23 years, beginning his tenure in 1992. He has served as both chairman and vice chairman of the Athletic Council, dealing with topics such as facility allocation policies, the Park Needs Assessment and potential tournament sites in Lorton. Public is invited to attend. 703-324-8662.
Lacey has a passion for the game and was instrumental in getting Fairfax Adult Volleyball Council to build the four sand volleyball courts at Burke Lake Park. The Park Board approved the naming of the complex in Lacey’s honor at its meeting on Oct. 14.
Through the years, Lacey has helped numerous youth organizations throughout Fairfax County start their youth volleyball programs, including the Vienna Youth, McLean Youth, Springfield Youth and Braddock Road Youth organizations.
Burke Lake Park is located at 7315 Ox Road in Fairfax Station.