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2019 Cornerstones of Our Community: Best of Reston Awards Selection Criteria
Nearly three decades ago, Cornerstones and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce came together in a unique collaboration that demonstrates our mutual commitment to the guiding principles of our community established by Reston founder Robert E. Simon and a shared philosophy that the collective contributions of individuals, businesses, civic and community institutions and organizations are necessary to build and sustain thriving and enriching communities. This partnership is celebrated each year in a community awards gala supporting Cornerstones’ work.
We are pleased to present the 2019 Cornerstones of Our Community: Best of Reston Community Service Awards on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Reston. This unique gala and networking event brings us together to honor the people and organizations whose volunteerism and philanthropy has made a significant contribution to the greater Reston/Herndon area. Proceeds from the celebration benefit the programs and people served by Cornerstones – a community-based organization that has been providing affordable housing and comprehensive support services to individuals and families in need since its founding in Reston in 1970.
2019 Cornerstones of Our Community: Best of Reston Awards Selection Criteria
Awardees will be selected for working selflessly without consideration of recognition to improve communities served by the sponsoring organizations. While the awardee is not required to reside or be headquartered in this area, the awardee’s contributions must demonstrate significant local benefit within the greater Reston/Herndon area.
Eligibility
- Any individual, business, civic, community organization or nonprofits (must be volunteer sustained nonprofit to be eligible) or effort is eligible for nomination.
- Honorees will be selected for working to improve the greater Reston/Herndon area served by the sponsoring. While the awardee is not required to reside or be headquartered in this area, the awardee’s contributions must demonstrate significant local benefit in the greater Reston/Herndon area.
The following are not eligible for a 2019 Cornerstones of Our Community: Best of Reston award:
- Elected officials holding federal, state, or county office
- Individual schools or congregations (volunteer individuals/groups working within institutions are eligible)
- Posthumous nominations
- Current employees of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce or Cornerstones
- Civic or nonprofit organizations that are not volunteer sustained
Nomination Criteria
The unique collaboration between Cornerstones and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce demonstrates a shared philosophy that the collective contributions of individuals, businesses, civic and community institutions and organizations are necessary to build and sustain the greater Reston/Herndon area.
Reflecting the impact across all sectors, honorees will not be named by category (individual, business, etc.) but considered on the merits of the nominee’s community service, volunteerism, and/or philanthropy over a sustained period of time, or for an impact that demonstrates immediate benefit and the potential for sustained service.
Any questions about the nomination or selection process may be directed to Likitta Crawley at likitta.crawley@cornerstonesva.org or (571) 323-9570.
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