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Evelyn Reid Syphax served the needs of her community as an educator, businesswoman, and local historian.

Arlington County

G. Anne Nelson Richardson, chief of the Rappahannock since 1998, works to revitalize her community and win federal recognition for Virginia's Indians.

King and Queen County

Philanthropist Grace Arents supported a variety of educational and public health programs and bequeathed her estate to become a botanic garden.

Richmond

James Heyward Blackwell advanced the cause of African American public education in Richmond for more than forty years.

Richmond

Civic leader and educator Janie Porter Barrett worked to improve the lives of African American women.

Hampton and Hanover County

Janie Porter Barrett devoted her life to improving opportunities for young African American women through education.

Hanover County

A clinical psychologist and professor at James Madison University, Joann Hess Grayson is an advocate for abused and neglected children.

Harrisonburg

As editor of the Richmond Planet, John Mitchell Jr., fought against racism and for African American advancement in politics, business, and education.

Richmond

As director of the Virginia Indian Program, Karenne Wood ensures that the history, traditions, and contributions of Virginia's Indians are incorporated into Virginia's historical narrative.

Fluvanna

A native of Honduras, KarlaAlmendarez-Ramosis human services coordinator and manager of the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the City of Richmond.

Richmond