

Award categories include:
- The Susan Lowell Butler Lifetime Achievement Award
- The Marguerite Payez Leadership Award
- Youth Community Services Award
- The Marian Van Landingham Legislation and Public Policy Award
- The Vola Lawson Award
- Donna Bergheim Cultural Affairs Award
The Salute to Women Awards began in the 1980s to recognize the efforts and achievements of women who have made important and enduring contributions to the Alexandria community.


Together We Bake, recipient of the 2016 Leadership in Business and Career Development Award, experienced an increase in interest from the Alexandria community after the award drew attention to its mission of empowering women — thus, highlighting the award’s significance locally.
All nominations must be submitted to the Department of Community and Human Services by the close of business on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Nomination forms can be completed online. For more information, contact Maribel Ramos at CommissionforWomen@alexandriava.gov.