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Awards

2011

  • Living Legends of Alexandria, Marga Fripp 2011 Nominee

2010

  • Arts Build Communities Award: Rising Star Finalist - Virginians for the Arts


2009

  • Alex Arts Awards – City of Alexandria’s Commission for the Arts
  • Bruce Oliver Business Leadership Award Finalist for partnership with West Potomac Academy High School - Fairfax County Public Schools


2008

  • Enterprise Award – Catalogue for Philanthropy
  • Selected for the 2007-2008 Catalogue for Philanthropy and designated as “one of the best small nonprofits in the Washington DC region” – Catalogue for Philanthropy


2006

  • Virginia House and Senate Commendation for outstanding achievements in the community and for promoting the arts and cultures of immigrant and refugee women artists – The Commonwealth of Virginia House and Senate
  • Making a Difference for Women Award – Soroptimist International


2005

  • Cultural Affairs Award – Alexandria Commission on Women


2004

  • New Century Scholar Award granted to Marga Fripp – Coca-Cola Foundation Award, USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa


2003

  • Governor of Maryland’s Award for Service and Volunteerism granted to Marga Frip – The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism