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Each spring, the Town Business Liaison Committee administers two awards:
The Robert Leggett Outstanding Service Award
This award recognizes an employee at a Town business who goes above and beyond in his or her role to make a difference in the Vienna community.
ABOUT THIS AWARD
If you knew the late Robert “Bob” Leggett, you knew he loved Vienna. Bob was a longtime Vienna resident, volunteer, and chair of the Town Business Liaison Committee (TBLC). Bob was a friend to the business community and a problem solver by nature. He made it a point to foster collaboration between the TBLC, the Town of Vienna Economic Development Department, and the community at large.
The TBLC created this award in Bob’s memory to recognize employees at Town businesses who embody his spirit of service, commitment to excellence, and kind, collaborative heart.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered eligible, the employee must have been receiving W-2-eligible wages or salary for 12 or more consecutive months from a business that holds an active Town of Vienna business license.
CRITERIA
Criteria for the award include, but are not limited to, the following:
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An employee who provides a consistently high level of customer service to clients.
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An employee who actively represents the business or organization in a positive manner within the Town of Vienna.
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An employee who committed a singular act that positively impacted one or more Town of Vienna businesses or residents.
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An employee who developed and/or executed an innovative program that positively impacts the community.
NOMINATIONS
2024 nominations are now officially closed.
Nominations were accepted Jan. 1 through March 1, 2024.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The winner will be recognized at a Town Council meeting and/or the Thrive Awards.
The Carole Wolfand Community Service Award
ABOUT THIS AWARD
The Carole Wolfand Community Service Awards recognizes a Town of Vienna business owner who makes the Vienna community a better place to live, work, and visit. This person goes above and beyond their role as a local business owner to enhance and support the Town of Vienna community in a voluntary capacity, often without receiving notable benefits.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, the person you nominate must be the owner of a business with an active Town of Vienna business license.
NOMINATIONS
2024 nominations are now officially closed.
Nominations were accepted Jan. 1 through March 1, 2024.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The winner will be recognized at a Town Council meeting and/or the Thrive Awards.