Citizens of the Year

Joe Malazo’s dedication to youth development, business growth, and civic engagement, exemplifies what it means to be an engaged and service-minded citizen.

An Eagle Scout, Joe raised his two sons through Scouting, first as a Cub Scout den leader and later as Scoutmaster of Scout Troop 17, eventually earning Wood Badge certification, Scouting America's premier advanced leadership training program.

Outside of scouting, Joe has become a trusted financial advisor to small and midsize businesses. helping business owners secure financing and navigate the financial decisions that support sustainable growth. Mr. Malazo has served as Chair of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce from 2023 to 2025 and has served on its Executive Board since 2020. During his chairmanship, he focused on strengthening community connections.

Joe is also a member of the Rotary Club of Centreville-Chantilly and the Knights of Columbus; has participated on nonprofit boards; and on the Virginia Military Institute Parents Council. Joe leads by example, invests in people, and believes that a stronger community is built when we help one another grow and succeed. 

Terry Angelotti is a remarkable community member whose dedication to service, advocacy, and civic engagement has made a meaningful difference in Centreville through her work with nonprofit organizations, including the  Centreville Preschool Inc., Centreville Immigration Forum and FACETS.

Terry’s advocacy has focused on providing essential services, including transportation, medical and legal assistance, employment opportunities, and affordable housing.

Ms. Angelotti has also served on the Centreville Study Task Force, the Sully Community Action Advisory Board, the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Centreville Committee, where she helped to organize the State of Sully review.

Terry was a volunteer for the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center camp program at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park this summer.

Through these roles, she has helped to strengthen community connections and improve the lives of local residents. Her re sume may say “retired,” but her energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to Centreville remain strong.

Our recipient reminds us that meaningful civic leadership comes from listening, getting involved, and helping others. 

Since 2017, Reverend Mohr has been a consistent voice for our community, guided by one important question: “How can we do this better?”

A decon at Centreville United Methodist Church, Rev. Mohr supports youth ministries and outreach programs, including Knitting Nights, Upward Sports, and Friday Night Lights. His service extends globally through more than 25 mission trips, Early Response Team deployments, and volunteer work in the Czech Republic.

During COVID, he creativity helped to secure church financing for a satellite refrigerator for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries at the Centreville Labor Resource Center. Food programs at UCM, including weekend food bags for elementary school children, have distributed over 1 million meals. Morh also oversees the church’s clothing, toy and diaper ministries; provides ESL and citizenship classes; and leads immigrant and refugee support efforts in partnership with the Mayan League and Opportunity Neighborhood Centreville.

With this award we honor Reverend Mohr’s ability to turn faith into action, build partnerships, and find practical solutions that meet community needs and make Centreville stronger.