FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2025
Loudoun Cares Announces Winners for 2025 Outstanding Volunteer Awards
Celebrating Volunteers across Loudoun County
LEESBURG, Virginia (May 2025) – Loudoun Cares hosted its annual Outstanding Volunteer Awards this past week, honoring the incredible spirit of service that defines Loudoun County. The event was nothing short of inspiring, bringing together community leaders, families, and friends for an unforgettable evening of celebration, gratitude, and recognition.
Held at the National Conference Center, the ceremony spotlighted the dedicated individuals and teams who go above and beyond to serve others and make a lasting impact on the community. Guests were treated to heartfelt speeches, emotional tributes, and a collective sense of pride in the good work happening every day across Loudoun.
“This night is a powerful reminder of the compassion and generosity that fuels our community,” said Jenny Tomlinsom, Executive Director of Loudoun Cares. “We are proud to honor these exceptional volunteers whose dedication truly changes lives.”
2024 Outstanding Volunteer Award Winners:
Adult Category
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer Award: Julien Martin
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer Team Award: The Resourceful Woman Volunteers
Senior Category
- Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award: Margaret Shay
- Outstanding Senior Volunteer Team Award: Loudoun VICAP Medicare Counseling Team
Youth Category
- Gabriella Miller Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award: Alonso Rios
Specialty Categories
- Outstanding Community or Civic Organization Team Award: The Loudoun Mentors Team
- Outstanding Corporate Volunteer Team Award: QTS Data Centers Team
- Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award: Mahdi Thompson
- Judy Hines Service of a Lifetime Award: Patricia Benitez
Loudoun Cares extends heartfelt congratulations to all of this year’s winners and nominees. Their stories of service serve as powerful examples of the change that’s possible when people show up for one another.
About Loudoun Cares
Loudoun Cares is a Leesburg-based nonprofit serving the Loudoun County community for the past 20 years through its information & referral ConnectLine and Online Volunteer Center. The ConnectLine specializes in connecting people in need with resources, information, or referrals to local services and support providers. Loudoun Cares’ Volunteer Center is the county’s only online portal connecting volunteers with local nonprofits in need of support. The Center currently has over 330 nonprofits registered and receives between 80-100 new volunteer registrations each month. In 2024, Loudoun Cares helped fill 2248 volunteer opportunities across the County. For more information about how to volunteer or to request volunteers, please visit www.loudouncares.org/volunteer/ or call 703-669-2351. If you or someone you know needs help finding resources in the community call 703-669-4636.
A Night to Remember: 2025 Outstanding Volunteer Awards
Take a look at the incredible success from last year’s OVAs!
