Save the Date!
WHRO and Dominion Virginia Power are proud to announce the 2012 Community Impact Award Recipients:
Education – Honoring those who inspire a love of learning with innovative opportunities and productive environments that improve academic performances for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Gwyndolyn Lee-Lomax
Community CHROME Enrichment Program
Environment – Recognizing those whose vision and tireless efforts maintain and improve a healthy environment for all.
Shirley Devan
Virginia Master Naturalist Program, Williamsburg Bird Club, Virginia Society of Ornithology
Health and Public Safety – Recognizing those whose efforts raise community awareness about safety issues and help protect the public, or whose individual acts of heroism save lives.
Barry Strasnick, MD
Coalition for Hearing, Education, and Research (CHEAR)
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Regionalism – Honoring those who exemplify a commitment to our region through cooperative or collaborative projects.
Children of the Sun Athletic/Education Foundation
Social Justice – Honoring those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, courage and commitment to promoting social justice issues such as diversity, equity, and human rights.
Diane Stephen
The Learning Employment Activity Program (LEAP)
Southeastern Virginia Training Center
Congratulations to the 2011 Community Impact Award Recipients! Be sure to watch their inspirational videos below.