Friday, November 17, 2023
The Middleburg Barn at Fox Chase Farm
23320 Fox Chase Farm Lane, Middleburg, VA 20118
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cocktails | Dinner | Celebratory Awards | Auction
*Cocktail attire recommended

Join the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties for our first awards dinner and gala celebrating National Philanthropy Week

Awards

The Community Foundation will honor three awardees:  Philanthropist of the Year, Changemaker of the Year, and the Nonprofit Achievement Awardee. Each winner will have the opportunity to name a $10,000 charitable endowment fund and recommend the fund’s charitable purpose. The endowment funds will be stewarded by the Community Foundation with generous support from our 2024 Endowment Sponsors.  Award recipients will be announced summer 2024 - stay tuned!

Philanthropist of the Year | Carol Barbe

Carol Barbe is the President and CEO of Backflow Technology, LLC, a family-owned and operated company based in Ashburn, VA, serving the DMV area for over 27 years. As a premier leader in backflow prevention and cross-connection control, Backflow Technology ensures the safety of families by protecting drinking water from contamination.

Carol has accumulated over 40 years of experience across various fields, including business management, corporate and criminal law, human resources, and commercial property management. She has held senior-level positions in prominent nonprofit organizations, excelling in a male-dominated industry with her proactive attitude and extensive expertise.

Beyond her professional achievements, Carol is dedicated to her community, volunteering countless hours to make a positive impact. She is recognized as a transformational leader who prioritizes people in her business and community roles. Carol is passionate about philanthropy and integrating philanthropic efforts into her personal and business practices, advancing philanthropic causes.

Carol is the Immediate Past Chair of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Chair Emeritus of Loudoun Hunger Relief; Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Tigerlily Foundation; Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls; Member of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Loudoun and Prince William Counties; Member of the Board of Directors for the Silence No More Movement; and a Member of 100WomenStrong of Loudoun County, VA.

Carol has lived in Loudoun County, VA since 1984 and resides in Ashburn with her husband Phil. She is a proud mom to her 22-year-old son Philip, who graduated in May 2024 from the University of Tennessee, and her 3-year-old fur baby girl Ruby, a mini-golden doodle.

Changemaker of the Year

Nonprofit Achievement Award

Event Sponsors

Investor Sponsors

Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

Oak Hill Wealth Advisors

SWaN & Legend

Endowment Sponsors

AMJ Financial 

Major Family Foundation

Tony Nerantzis and Associates of Raymond James

Impact Sponsors

Backflow Technology

Washington Gas

VP Event Design

Brooke Rental Center

Auction Matching Challenge Sponsor

Anonymous

President's Sponsors

Leana and Marc Katz

Octo, an IBM Company

Sandy Spring Bank

Toth Financial

Loudoun Now

Sustainer Sponsors

The Curtis Group

Albers and Company

Langhorne Custom Homes

May Family Foundation

Loudoun Times-Mirror

Supporter Sponsors

David and Amy Bosserman

Inova Loudoun Hospital

Loudoun Chamber of Commerce

You've Got Maids

Country Zest & Style

Wine Sponsor

Blue Valley Vineyard

Beer Sponsor

Loudoun Brewing Company

Video Sponsor

Axcess Studios

Photography Sponsor

House of Amsel Photography

Music Sponsor

Ken Francis Wenzel

About Us

Founded in 1999 by local volunteers, the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to grow community giving in Loudoun and northern Fauquier counties through grantmaking, partnerships, and leadership work. Since its inception, the Community Foundation has granted more than $15 million into the community. Last year, the Community Foundation granted more than $2.6 million to more than 200 nonprofit organizations, and provided training and capacity building opportunities to more than 330 local nonprofit leaders serving organizations in our footprint. Donors who include the Community Foundation in their philanthropic vision benefit from personalized donor fund services, low fees, knowledgeable staff, and assurance that legal and accounting issues are managed under one cost-effective banner: the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. CommunityFoundationLF.org (703) 779-3505.