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Gregory L. Robinson oversaw the completion and launch of NASA’s transformational James Webb Space Telescope.

Manassas

The first Black woman to earn a dental degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Erma L. Freeman strives to increase diversity in the dental profession.

Mecklenburg County

In a lifetime of dedicated service to the Bristol community, Sheriff Tyrone Foster has worked to ensure the safety and protection of all citizens.

Bristol

With decades of meritorious service in the United States Navy, Captain Janet H. Days is the first African American to command Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval station.

Norfolk

A civil rights pioneer, the Rev. Raymond R. Wilkinson courageously led the fight against racial injustice in his community.

Roanoke

One of the first women to work as a nuclear engineer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Sheila Bowen Taylor is passionate about increasing diversity in STEM professions.

Norfolk

Former Air Force pilot Quentin J. Smith Jr. is dedicated to sharing the inspirational legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with young people.

Hampton

Ora Scruggs McCoy is committed to preserving her family's farm and her community's rich African-American history.

Appomattox County