Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA) & CEO and Co-Founder, Devanshi Patel
(individual or group/organization)

Honoring Mr. Willard Woodson “Woody” Brittain for his many contributions to the corporate worlds and the Arlington community. This award is given to an Arlington individual, group, or organization that, through their action/service, have contributed many hours of their time towards the betterment of Arlington County and its residents.

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland
(individual or group/organization)

Honoring Esther Georgia Irving Cooper, co-founder of NAACP Arlington Branch. She worked to improve educational opportunities for Black children in Arlington, and led our local and state NAACPs in challenging inequalities in the county’s high school facilities. In 1940 she organized and became the first president of the NAACP Arlington Branch and soon joined NAACP Virginia’s executive board. This award is given to an individual, group, or organization actively involved in advocating for various civil rights causes. 

Craig Syphax
(individual or group/organization)

Honoring Henry L. Holmes, the first African-American elected official in Arlington. A prominent local civic leader, he served as the Commissioner of Revenue for 27 years. After emancipation, he moved to Freedman's Village and gained political and community success. Among other accomplishments, he founded St. John’s Baptist Church and the Butler-Holmes community (now Penrose). This is awarded to an individual, group, or organization that has supported the Branch, the Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, or the Arlington community for over two years.

Hilary Chapman & the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)
(individual or group/organization)
 
Honoring the former County Board Chairman, Charles P. Monroe. He was a community advocate for increased public participation in County government, with a focus on affordable housing and other issues affecting the financially disadvantaged. This award is granted to an individual, group, or organization that has advocated for the civil rights of those living in Arlington County.

Nadia Conyers
(individual or group/organization)

This distinguished honor is given to an individual or group/organization that is “actively challenging others to embrace diversity and ensure greater opportunity for all people.” Granted at the discretion of the Branch President.

(individual)

This one time scholarship is awarded annually to students who have demonstrated academic merit and success and are residents of Arlington County, provide community service in Arlington, and/or attend religious services in Arlington.

 (individual)

This program was founded in 2021 through a partnership with a generous donation from Amazon HQ2. This renewable scholarship supports promising Arlington students in furthering their higher educational goals.

(individual)

The Willard Woodson “Woody” Brittain Foundation provides scholarships for students who are actively involved in the Arlington community. This scholarship is renewable for the three consecutive years following the original award, subject to academic performance and available funding.

Contributions or gifts to this NAACP branch are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income tax purposes. However, organizations that purchase ads, sponsorships, or tickets for business purposes, may be able to deduct these expenses as a business expense.

We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons in Arlington can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.