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An award-winning journalist, Ann Compton broke new ground as the first woman White House correspondent for a national news organization.

Roanoke

A dynamic and compelling conductor, JoAnn Falletta is an advocate for contemporary music.

Norfolk

The first Afircan American woman to serve on the Supreme Court of Virginia, Cleo Elaine Powell encourages young people to create a culture of diversity and respect for the law.

Brunswick

Elizabeth Inez Pruitt fills a vital need in the isolated community of Tangier by serving as its primary health care provider.

Tangier Island

One of the first women licensed pilots in Virginia, Mary C. Alexander owned and operated a scheduled air service between Norfolk and Washington, D.C., during the 1930s.

Lynchburg

A highly respected teacher and principal, Louise Reeves Archer inspired her students through her dedication and commitment to their education.

Vienna

A pharmacist, Eva Fleming Scott was the first woman elected to the Senate of Virginia.

Amelia County

Concerned about the plight of orphaned girls, Elizabeth Ambler Brent Carrington helped establish the Female Humane Association of the City of Richmond at a time when women rarely played a role in public affairs.

Richmond

A leader in the political, cultural, and civic life of Alexandria, William Darnell “Bill” Euille became the first African American elected mayor of the city.

Alexandria

James Randolph Spencer is the first African American federal judge appointed from Virginia.

Richmond