Women of Vision Award (formerly Person of Vision)

Women of Vision awards are presented each year by the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women as part of the March celebration of Women’s History Month.  The awards are given to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to women’s issues and have, over time, developed and communicated their vision for women and engaged community members and other leaders in order to realize this vision.      

The award originated in 1988, and honored women and men from the community who have made outstanding contributions toward improving the lives of women and girls in Arlington.  Each year, since 1998, the Commission  honors women who are recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to improving the lives and opportunities for Arlington residents, especially women.  Award recipients must live, work, or volunteer in Arlington.

2012 - 26th Annual Women of Vision Award:  Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment

The 2012 Arlington County Women of Vision winners  were honored at a ceremony and reception Tuesday, March 6.  Carolyn Cook, Angela Fox, Anita Friedman and  Kathleen Sibert were honored at the 26^th Annual Women of Vision award ceremony held at the  National Rural Electric Association, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. 

County Manager, Barbara Donnellan,  moderated a roundtable discussion on women’s education and empowerment.  The panelists included: Sonja Caison, Assistant Director at Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia and owner of Caison Janitorial Inc. and  Andi Cullins, Arlington County Human Rights Commissioner and principal at McCormick Group.  

2012 Women of Vision Award Winners

Carolyn Cook was recognized for her work empowering girls and women through mentoring, developing the Our Whole Lives curriculum, implementing CampHers, advocating for a women’s heritage train, and volunteerism with the ERA Campaign Network.

                                    

     

 Angela Fox was recognized for her work teaching and training the next generation of women leaders, mentoring girls interested in science and technology, working with young mothers in county schools, hosting networking events for women in the workplace, and her work with the Women in Green Forum and the Crystal City Business Improvement District.

 As Chief of the Economic Independence Division of the Arlington Department of Human Service, Anita Friedman, was honored for her work in concert with A-SPAN on the 100,000 Homes for 100,000 Homeless Campaign.

Kathleen Sibert was honored for her efforts to expand the work of the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN), as it ensures that the unique needs of women are addressed with a dedicated floor, nursing services, and more women in key leadership positions. She is also recognized for her collaboration on the 100,000 Homes for 100,000 Homeless Campaign.

Award Criteria
Nomination Form



2011 - 25th Annual Women of Vision Award:  Our History is our Strength

2011 Women of Vision Award Winner - Linda Dunphy

Linda Dunphy for her work to help end family violence and homelessness through Doorways for Women and Families, the Arlington County Domstic Violence Leadership Roundtable, and Project PEACE: Partnering to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone.

 

2011 Women of Vision Award Finalists 

Tynesia Boyea Robinson for her commitment to expanding access to educational opportunities for urban youththrough the Year Up National Capital Region.

 Kathleen Sibert [no photo available] for her efforts to expand the work of A-SPAN, Arlington Street People's Assistnace Network, and to recognize and address the health and safety needs of homeless women.  Photo not available.

Diane Webster for her volunteerism under the auspices of Christ Church of Arlington and the organization of the 5K Turkey Trot, which benefits several local community charities.

2010 Women of Vision Award

24^th Annual Women of Vision Awards: Writing Women Back into History

The  2010 Women of Vision (WOV), 24^th Annual award winner, Lillibeth Boruchow, MD, was  announced at the ceremony and reception held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. 
Dr. Boruchow (center) received the award from Chair, Samantha Sewell and WOV Committee Chair (left), Voncille Trotter Hines (right).

About the Women of Vision Award Finalists 

Lillibeth Boruchow for her work identifying the need for, recruiting the resources, and successfully integrating mental health services into the Arlington Free Clinic.

Angela Fox for her work with the Crystal City Business Improvement District and the Women in Technology board, and as a mentor to women in business, girls interested in science and technology, and young mothers in Arlington County schools.

Judy Hadden for her countless actions to make Arlington County a safer, more supportive, healthier place for young people and their families and in particular, her work as a founding member of the Arlington partnership for Children, Youth, and Families, the creation of the Arlington Teen Network Board, and prototyping the now thriving parent networks in Arlington schools.

Linda Dunphy and Andrea Maresca for their work initiating the Arlington County Domestic Violence Leadership Roundtable that resulted in a major government and community effort to address domestic violence known as Project PEACE:  Partnering to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone.

Kathleen Sibert for her efforts to expand the work of A-SPAN, Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network, and to recognize and address the health and safety needs of homeless women.

2009 Person of Vision Awards
Taking the Lead to Save the Planet

Cecilia Cassidy, currently Executive Director of Rosslyn Renaissance, for her lifelong contributions in the areas of homelessness, affordable housing, business improvement and community development.

Eileen Russell Melia, for her lifelong passion and commitment to improving women's status, image and role in the community and the innovation she has displayed in helping women and girls gain diverse and new experiences in the community.

Tara Miles, currently Director of Bizlaunch, for her assistance helping women gain economic independence and become self-sufficient through small business ownership.

2008 Person of Vision Award
There was no award program in 2008.

2007 Person of Vision Awards
Generations of Women Moving History Forward

Elizabeth (Betsy) Frantz 
Susan Retz
Deborah (Debbie) Simpson Taylor

2006 Person of Vision Awards
Women: Builders of Communities & Dreams

Marjorie Hobart
Mary Hynes
Virginia Schneider
Dama Vasquez

2005 Person of Vision Awards
Women Change America

Sharon Davis,
Marilyn Faris Scholl
Nancy McCracken
Susan Zajac

  2004 Person of Vision Awards
Women Inspiring Hope & Possibility

Seville Allen
Amy Appelbaum
Andi Cullins
Nancy Pallesen
Susan Palmore
Jacqueline Snelling

  2003 Person of Vision Awards
Women Pioneering the Future

Lucy Denney
Dolores Leckey
Cynthia Hull
Honorable Geraldine Whiting 

_2002 Person Of Vision Awards
Women Sustaining the American Spirit

Beth Arthur
Nancy Cude
Caroline Hufford-Anderson
Miriam Hughey-Guy

_2001 Person of Vision Awards
Stories of Progress & Vision: Arlington's Bicentennial Women

Dr. Allida M. Black
Louise Chesnut
Margaret Lampe
Margaret (Peg) Lorenz 

Special Recognition to Kathryn Stone
Mrs. Stone passed away in 1995. She served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1954 to 1966 as the first woman elected to the General Assembly from Northern Virginia. Mrs. Stone also founded and served as President of the Arlington/ Alexandria League of Women Voters. She served on the Arlington County committee that created the county's personnel merit system, and on the state's first regional planning commission which later evolved into the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

  2000 Person of Vision Awards
Marjorie "Meg" Tuccillo

Connie McAdam

Vivian Kallen

 Mandy Wertz

Joan Johnson

Carrie Johnso

Charlene Bickford

_1999 Person of Vision Awards

Judy Beck

 Judy Klevins

Virginia DeSimone

Lora Rinker

In 1 991 , 1992 and 1993 , the Commission sponsored biographies of Notable Women of Arlington.