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As chair of the New York Stock Exchange, Sharon Bowen has blazed a path in corporate America for women and African Americans.

Chesapeake

In a long and distinguished career in the United States Army, Colonel William Hughes Dillard honorably served his country at home and abroad.

Arlington County

The first Black student to earn an undergraduate degree at James Madison University, Sheary D. Johnson seeks to help those in her community reach their full potential.

Harrisonburg

Florence Neal Cooper Smith has been a tireless advocate for the public awareness and treatment of sickle cell disease at the local, state and national levels.

Richmond

Inspired by her service in the Marine Corps, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears became the first Black woman to hold state office in Virginia.

Winchester

Composer Damien Geter writes music centered around social justice and civil rights.

Chesterfield County

Professor Kelly L. Knight uses her expertise in forensic science and her passion for mentoring to inspire the pursuit of STEM careers in underrepresented communities.

Fairfax County

Roanoke librarian Virginia Young Lee created the largest collection of Black history and literature in southwest Virginia.

Roanoke