Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia Honor Five Leaders as 'Strong Men & Women in Virginia History'
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and the Library of Virginia announced their 2025 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees, marking the 13th year of this program celebrating African American leaders. The honorees include Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, House Speaker Don Scott, composer Damien Geter, forensic scientist Kelly L. Knight, and librarian Virginia Young Lee (posthumously).
The program, which merged two Black History Month initiatives in 2013, includes a traveling exhibition featuring the honorees' biographical information. Additionally, high school students participated in a creative contest, with Matthew Peng from Meridian High School winning the competition. The program showcases the achievements of African American business and community leaders who have made significant contributions to Virginia.
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) e la Library of Virginia hanno annunciato i premiati del 2025 per il programma Strong Men & Women in Virginia History, segnando il 13° anno di questo programma che celebra i leader afroamericani. I premiati includono il Vice Governatore Winsome Earle-Sears, il Presidente della Camera Don Scott, il compositore Damien Geter, la scienziata forense Kelly L. Knight e la bibliotecaria Virginia Young Lee (alla memoria).
Il programma, che ha unito due iniziative del Black History Month nel 2013, include una mostra itinerante che presenta informazioni biografiche sui premiati. Inoltre, gli studenti delle scuole superiori hanno partecipato a un concorso creativo, con Matthew Peng della Meridian High School che ha vinto la competizione. Il programma mette in mostra i successi dei leader afroamericani nel business e nella comunità che hanno dato contributi significativi alla Virginia.
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) y la Biblioteca de Virginia anunciaron a los homenajeados de 2025 para el programa Strong Men & Women in Virginia History, marcando el 13° año de este programa que celebra a los líderes afroamericanos. Los homenajeados incluyen a la Vicegobernadora Winsome Earle-Sears, al Presidente de la Cámara Don Scott, al compositor Damien Geter, a la científica forense Kelly L. Knight y a la bibliotecaria Virginia Young Lee (póstumamente).
El programa, que fusionó dos iniciativas del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana en 2013, incluye una exposición itinerante con información biográfica de los homenajeados. Además, los estudiantes de secundaria participaron en un concurso creativo, siendo Matthew Peng de Meridian High School el ganador de la competencia. El programa destaca los logros de los líderes afroamericanos en el negocio y en la comunidad que han hecho contribuciones significativas a Virginia.
도미니언 에너지 (NYSE: D)와 버지니아 도서관이 2025년 버지니아 역사에서의 강한 남성과 여성 수상자를 발표했으며, 이는 아프리카계 미국인 지도자들을 기리는 이 프로그램의 13번째 해를 의미합니다. 수상자에는 원솜 얼-시어스 부지사, 돈 스콧 하원의장, 작곡가 다미엔 게터, 법의학 과학자 켈리 L. 나이트, 그리고 (유명을 달리한) 도서관 사서 버지니아 영 리가 포함되어 있습니다.
2013년에 흑역사 월 행사 두 가지가 통합된 이 프로그램은 수상자들의 전기 정보를 특징으로 하는 이동 전시회를 포함합니다. 또한, 고등학교 학생들이 창의적인 콘테스트에 참여했으며, 메리디안 고등학교의 매튜 펑이 경쟁에서 우승하였습니다. 이 프로그램은 버지니아에 중요한 기여를 한 아프리카계 미국인 비즈니스 및 커뮤니티 리더들의 업적을 보여줍니다.
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) et la Bibliothèque de Virginie ont annoncé les lauréats de 2025 du programme Strong Men & Women in Virginia History, marquant la 13e année de ce programme qui célèbre les leaders afro-américains. Les lauréats incluent la lieutenant-gouverneure Winsome Earle-Sears, le président de la Chambre Don Scott, le compositeur Damien Geter, la scientifique judiciaire Kelly L. Knight et la bibliothécaire Virginia Young Lee (à titre posthume).
Ce programme, qui a fusionné deux initiatives du Mois de l'histoire des Noirs en 2013, comprend une exposition itinérante présentant des informations biographiques sur les lauréats. De plus, des élèves du lycée ont participé à un concours créatif, dont Matthew Peng de la Meridian High School a remporté le prix. Le programme met en avant les réalisations des leaders afro-américains dans le monde des affaires et de la communauté qui ont apporté des contributions significatives à la Virginie.
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) und die Library of Virginia haben die Preisträger des Programms Strong Men & Women in Virginia History für das Jahr 2025 bekannt gegeben, das nun im 13. Jahr gefeiert wird und afroamerikanische Führungspersönlichkeiten ehrt. Zu den Preisträgern gehören die Vizegouverneurin Winsome Earle-Sears, der Sprecher des Hauses Don Scott, der Komponist Damien Geter, die forensische Wissenschaftlerin Kelly L. Knight und die Bibliothekarin Virginia Young Lee (posthum).
Das Programm, das 2013 zwei Initiativen zum Black History Month zusammengelegt hat, umfasst eine Wanderausstellung, die biografische Informationen über die Preisträger enthält. Darüber hinaus nahmen Schüler der Oberstufe an einem kreativen Wettbewerb teil, wobei Matthew Peng von der Meridian High School den Wettbewerb gewann. Das Programm hebt die Leistungen afroamerikanischer Geschäfts- und Gemeindeleiter hervor, die bedeutende Beiträge zu Virginia geleistet haben.
- Strong community engagement initiative enhancing corporate social responsibility
- Partnership with state institution (Library of Virginia) demonstrating strong institutional relationships
- Established program (13 years) showing long-term commitment to community development
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- 13th annual program recognizes African American leaders and their contributions to the Commonwealth
- Honorees include a Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, Composer, Librarian, Forensic Scientist
- Four high school student finalists of creative contest also recognized
This annual program recognizes notable African American business and community leaders who have overcome obstacles to make significant impacts across the state.
"This year’s Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees are trailblazers whose tireless efforts have created lasting change in their communities," said Ed Baine, President Utility Operations & Dominion Energy Virginia. "We proudly salute these inspiring community leaders whose lives demonstrate the power of perseverance and service.”
Members of the armed forces, engineers, medical professionals, community leaders, educators, writers, judges, and elected officials have been celebrated throughout the program's history.
“We are deeply honored to join Dominion Energy in celebrating African Americans who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields and positively impacted the lives of our Commonwealth's citizens," said Librarian of Virginia Dennis T. Clark. "This year's honorees reflect inspiring success stories that embody legacies of excellence."
The 2025 honorees:
The Honorable Winsome Earle-Sears
Lieutenant Governor of
The Honorable Don Scott
Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates,
Damien Geter
Composer, Conductor & Bass-Baritone, Chesterfield
Kelly L. Knight
Forensic Scientist,
Virginia Young Lee (posthumously)
Librarian,
The leaders were celebrated at a special event on Thursday in
In 2013, Strong Men & Women in Virginia History was born when Dominion Energy and the Library of
As a part of the initiative,
Each finalist received an Apple MacBook Air laptop and money for their school.
The winner of the student creative contest was Matthew Peng from Meridian High School in
The 2025 Student Creative Expressions Contest finalists:
Alvaro Lobo Arispe
Washington-Liberty High School,
Allison Arnett
Grafton High School,
Nikhita Saravanan
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies,
For more information on Strong Men & Women in Virginia History, photos and full honoree biographical information, go to: Strong Men & Women in Virginia History - Library of Virginia Education.
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