Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia Honor Five Leaders as 'Strong Men & Women in Virginia History'
- 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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