Notes: Alexandria Chamber opens nominations for 40 Under 40, 40 Over 40, and Community Champions awards

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🚨 You need to know

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations for its yearly community awards, including the 40 Under 40, 40 Over 40, and Community Champions Honors.

If you want to nominate someone for the 2025 40 Under 40 or 40 Over 40 Awards, you have until April 4 to do so. These awards shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals who’ve made a real difference in Alexandria.

You can send in your nominations by email, and if you’re applying yourself, you can choose between filling out a PDF or using an online form.

Nominate a candidate via email (40 Over 40 OR 40 Under 40)
Apply Now!
1. 40 Over 40 – editable PDF or digital portal
2. 40 Under 40 – editable PDF or digital portal

The Chamber is also on the lookout for Community Champions. These are the unsung heroes who keep our community thriving. They’re recognizing standout educators, hospitality workers, health professionals, government employees, utility workers, and senior care providers.

For the Community Champions Honors, you’ve got until April 11, 2025, to get your nominations in. You can nominate someone online or submit an application through the Chamber’s website.

Nominate Now | Apply Online | View Editable PDF

Mark your calendars – the big awards ceremony is set for May 22, 2025.

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📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria from our newsletter and event calendar.

Things To Do

7 a.m.: Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows Park
10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.: Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
11 a.m.: Storytime in the Reading Garden – Even When It’s Cold at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
12:15 p.m.: Concerts at Christ Church: Songs for Spring at Christ Church
1 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
4 p.m.: Make your own comic book at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
4 p.m.: Crafty Kids – Art activities for ages 5+ at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
4 p.m.: Secret Stash at Hops N Shine
5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop – Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
7 p.m.: Let’s Talk Books – “Poverty, By America” by Matthew Desmond at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
7 p.m.: MetroStage at the Lyceum: a Soulful Serenade with Robert E. Person at The Lyceum
7 p.m.: Diversity Book Club – “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif Shafak (virtual)

Live Music & Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Traditional Irish Music Session at 7 p.m.
Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West Piano at 6 p.m.
Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy at 7:30 p.m.
The Lyceum: MetroStage at the Lyceum: a Soulful Serenade with Robert E. Person at 7 p.m.

City of Alexandria

5:30 p.m.: City Council Public Hearing: FY2026 Budget at City Hall
6:30 p.m.: Interfaith Workshop: Seeing Beyond Colorblindness at Charles Houston Recreation Center
7 p.m.: Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee at City Hall
7 p.m.: Human Rights Commission – Executive Committee at City Hall
7:30 p.m.: Environmental Policy Commission, Regular Meeting at City Hall

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