Herndon Woman's Volunteer Work Has Made Her A Distinguished Citizen To Boy Scout Council

HERNDON, VA — Lisa Lombardozzi of Herndon was recently named the 2021 Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen by the Powhatan District of the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). She will be honored at an Oct. 27 ceremony at the Riverbend Golf and Country Club.

Lombardozzi has been president of the LINK food pantry since 2011. The non-profit provides food and financial assistance to families in need in the Herndon and Sterling areas.

A frequent volunteer, Lombardozzi has also served as PTA president at Herndon High School, Herndon Middle School and Armstrong Elementary. She's also been president of the Herndon Women’s Club and secretary of the Northern Virginia Baseball Council. She's also served in various leadership roles with the local Girl Scouts and BSA.

“Lisa’s volunteer efforts have touched thousands of families in the greater Herndon area over the years,” said Roland Taylor, chairman of the Powhatan District BSA in a release. “We are pleased to honor her and celebrate the values she shares with all of our local Scouts — compassion, action and service.”

BSA's honor is not the first Lombardozzi has received from grateful community organizations. Her recognitions include:

• Herndon Rotary Club, Citizen of the Year (2015)
• Town of Herndon, Distinguished Service Award (2014)
• Town of Herndon, Volunteer of the Year (2014)
• Sterling Lions Club, Lions of Virginia Foundation Humanitarian Award (2014)
• Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Council Volunteer of the Year (2008)
• Herndon-Dulles Chamber of Commerce Best of Herndon-Dulles Award (2003)

A graduate of Florida State University, Lombardozzi and her husband John have three adult children and six grandchildren.

A limited number of tickets are available online for the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America BSA's Oct. 24 award ceremony.