At the April 9 regular meeting of the Middleburg Town Council, Vice Mayor Darlene Kirk presided as Council recognized five winners of Loudoun County "Meeting and Tourism Awards" presented annually by the Visitors Association.

Individuals honored were: Market Salamander Pastry Chef Jason Reaves, Market Salamander Executive Sous Chef, Vaughn Skaggs and Pink Box Visitor Center docent Mary Kay Garwood.

Chrysalis Vineyards 8th Annual Norton Wine & Bluegrass Festival, and the Upperville Colt & Horse Show swept the "Events of the Year" awards.