The Del Ray Business Association's Pat Miller presents ALIVE! executive director Diane Charles with a $500 check, the Alexandria non-profit's prize for winning the 2016 Del Ray Tree Decorating Contest. The ALIVE! tree featured food-themed decorations, spotlighting their work as the largest private safety net for the needy in the City of Alexandria. Twelve Alexandria-based non-profits participated in the annual contest, which was decided by a public online vote. Photo by Maureen Schweers