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Penny J. Franklin
As a community activist for more than 30 years, Penny Franklin has been an advocate for the fair and respectful treatment of all people.
Montgomery County
Joycelyn S. Harrison
Research scientist, mentor, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) champion Joycelyn Harrison is an award-winning chemical engineer and prolific inventor.
Hampton
Themes: Science and Medicine
Sharifa Alkhateeb
As an activist, leader, scholar, writer, and educator, Sharifa Alkhateeb worked tirelessly to strengthen communities and bridge Islamic and American cultures.
Fairfax County
Ann
As chief of the Pamunkey Indians, Ann fought to preserve the rights of her people when they were threatened by English colonists.
King William County
Claudia L. Dodson
As a programs supervisor for the Virginia High School League, Claudia L. Dodson was dedicated to developing opportunities for girls' athletics across the state.
Charlottesville
Themes: Sports and Media
India Hamilton
As a teacher, India Hamilton continuously pushed for the expansion, implementation, and improvement of educational opportunities for African American students.
King William County
Themes: Education
Georgeanna Seegar Jones
A pioneer in the field of reproductive endocrinology, Georgeanna Seegar Jones helped lead pathbreaking research into fertility treatments for women.
Norfolk
Themes: Science and Medicine
Ona Judge
Determined that her freedom was worth any hardship, Ona Judge escaped slavery and defied George Washington's attempts to retrieve her.
Fairfax County
Themes: Civil Rights and Reform
Lucy Randolph Mason
Throughout her career, Lucy Randolph Mason championed social reforms and legislation to help Southern workers.
Richmond
Themes: Civil Rights and Reform
Kate Peters Sturgill
Ballad singer and songwriter Kate Peters Sturgill preserved the music of her Appalachian region through her recordings and collection of folk songs.
Wise County
Themes: Arts and Literature
