Lee District's Lord and Lady Fairfax Crowned

Twenty of Fairfax County's best volunteers were recognized by the Board of Supervisors for their outstanding contributions to the community last night at the Fairfax County Government Center.

The Celebrate Fairfax! Salute began in 1984 as a way to recognize exceptional citizens of Fairfax County. Each year, two citizens from each magisterial district are selected by the Board of Supervisors and are named Lord and Lady Fairfax. These citizens are recognized for going above and beyond the call of service to their community.

"This year's theme is: 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service of others,'" said Master of Ceremonies Pete Murphy in his introductory remarks. "Tonight, we honor a small group of dedicated citizens who lose themselves in the service of others."

The following citizens were named Lord and Lady Fairfax 2011 by their district supervisor :

At-Large (selected by Chairman Sharon Bulova): Ms. Mary B. Agee and Mr. Michael Kwon

Braddock District: Mrs. Dottie Dane and Dr. Charles W. Dane

Dranesville District: Ms. Joan K. Barnes and Mr. M. Eric Knudsen

Hunter Mill District: Ms. Ellen A. Graves and Mr. Steve Gurney

Lee District: Ms. Jane Hilder and Mr. Sam McCutchen

Mason District: Ms. Betty Washington and Mr. Frank S. Vajda

Mount Vernon District: Ms. Barbara Sullivan and Mr. Dale Johnson

Providence District: Ms. Germaine Broussard and Mr. Ralph A. Thompson

Springfield District: Ms. Jeanie F. Jew and Mr. Dennis J. Clausen

Sully District: Mrs. Lauren Kirby and Mr. Pete Kirby

Laura and Michael Macario of Artistic Concepts Group were presented with the James M. Scott Community Spirit Award for their longtime involvement in providing stage and lighting services to the Celebrate Fairfax! festival since it began in 1982. Celebrate Fairfax! Volunteer Ken Rolfe was presented with the Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteer of the Year Award for his work as the Transportation Supervisor. Rolfe plans and implements travel schedules for main stage performers.

For a complete listing of this year's honorees, click here.