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Christyl C. Johnson
Dr. Christyl C. Johnson charts future missions at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center while also advocating opportunities for women in science and technology.
Prince William County
Themes: Science and Medicine
Rev. B. H. Hester
Throughout his long career as a spiritual and community leader, Rev. B. H. Hester was a passionate advocate for the rights of African Americans.
Fredericksburg
Themes: Civil Rights and Reform, Religion
Robert L. Dandridge
Hall-of-Fame basketball player Robert Dandridge uses his talents and experience to mentor youth in basketball clinics and education programs.
Norfolk
Themes: Sports and Media
Christy S. Coleman
As an innovative public historian, Christy S. Coleman has advocated the power of museums to challenge the dominant historical narrative and to tell a more complex and inclusive history of America.
Williamsburg
Themes: Education
Samuel H. Clark
As a union president from the 1930s to the 1950s, Samuel H. Clark fought for the rights of African-American railroad workers.
Roanoke
Themes: Civil Rights and Reform
Evelyn Reid Syphax
Evelyn Reid Syphax served the needs of her community as an educator, businesswoman, and local historian.
Arlington County
L. Louise Lucas
As a community activist, entrepreneur, and state senator, L. Louise Lucas has been a tireless advocate for residents of southeastern Virginia.
Portsmouth
Lerla G. Joseph
A dedicated physician, businesswoman, and community health advocate, Dr. Lerla G. Joseph provides high-quality, value-based health care to underserved populations in central Virginia.
Richmond
Stan Maclin
Through his work in the ministry and as a community activist, Rev. Stan Maclin embraced diversity and inclusion and empowered others to work for racial justice.
Harrisonburg
Krysta N. Jones
Krysta Jones is passionate about encouraging and empowering others to make a difference in their communities, state, and nation.
Arlington County