Welcome to the 2020 Ellen M. Bozman Awards!

Return to this page on the evening of November 15, 2020
to attend the 2020 Bozman Award Celebration

Virtual Networking Time begins at 6:50 PM

Program

• Virtual Networking Time - Small group discussions

• Welcome - Mary Margaret Whipple, AHS Board Chair

• Opening Comments - Jill Norcross, Virginia Housing

• Bozman Award Presentation - Koube Ngaaje, AHS Board Treasurer

  • Arlington Thrive - Scott Friedrich and Andrew Schneider

  • The Church at Work - Phyllis Thompson and Rev. David Hanke

• Legacy Award Presentation - Takis Karantonis, Arlington County Board

  • Honoring the late Erik Gutshall - accepted by Renee Gutshall

• AHS Recognition - Jenny Lawson, AHS Board

• Virtual Networking Time - Small group discussions

• Closing Remarks

About Our Honorees

Arlington Thrive
Founded 45 years ago, Arlington Thrive is the only organization in Arlington that provides same-day, emergency financial assistance to County residents who experience a sudden financial crisis. Led by Executive Director Andrew Schneider, they built on that experience to take the lead in distributing funds to help people pay rent and utilities during the pandemic. Arlington Thrive helps distribute funds in partnership with Arlington County’s Department of Human Services, and raises additional funds from private donors. Their efforts continue to help thousands of Arlington residents stay safe and secure in their homes.

The Church at Work
When schools closed in March, Arlington Public Schools social worker Phyllis Thompson began dedicating much of her time to helping families find resources to stay in their homes. She contacted a cooperative of churches, and together they raised $300,000 in two months to help families pay rent. The churches involved were: Cherrydale Baptist Church, Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Incarnation Anglican Church, McLean Bible Church: Arlington, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Portico Church Arlington, Redeemer Church of Arlington, Restoration Anglican Church, Rock Spring UUC, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Washington Community Fellowship.

Erik Gutshall was a dedicated public servant, an attentive listener, a policy thinker, and a supporter of public engagement. His focus on equity, which he repeatedly called an “Arlington value,” was at the core of his passion for using his elected office to engage and activate others for the common good. For Erik, Arlington for Everyone was a central principle of policy and action, a measure of success, and the driving inspiration for the way ahead. Erik served on the Arlington County Board from 2017 to 2020. He passed away from brain cancer on April 16, 2020. We honor him with a special Legacy Award for his dedication to solving the challenge of housing affordability.

2020 Supporters to Date

Thank you to the generous donors who have supported our work to increase the supply of affordable housing in our community!

CHAMPIONS