Contact: Elenor Hodges, Executive Director
Telephone: (703) 228-6427
E-mail: elenor@arlingtonenvironment.org

ARLINGTON, VA, May 12, 2007
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) board member Miles Grant was honored today as one of Arlington’s Community Heroes. This annual awards program recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions to the Arlington community. Miles was recognized for his work as chair of the ACE board as well as for his service with the Community Role Models program.

“During his two years as chair, Miles made huge contributions to ACE, creating new events, raising our profile, and increasing involvement in volunteer projects, said Elenor Hodges, Executive Director. “We’re quite proud of this honor.”

The 2007 James B. Hunter Community Hero Awards were presented at Ballston Mall as part of Arlington’s Neighborhood Day celebrations. The program is sponsored by Ballston Common Mall, E*Trade Bank, the Arlington United Way and the Sun Gazette, with the support of the Arlington County Volunteer Office. Miles designated a $400 financial contribution from E*Trade to ACE.

ACE is a non-profit educational and service organization serving the residents of Arlington and funded primarily by the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services. For more information about ACE please call 703-228-6427.