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Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia celebrate the achievements of African Americans in our annual Strong Men & Strong Women in Virginia History Awards Program.
This program recognizes its 2023 honorees for their important contributions to Virginia, the nation, and/or their professions. Our extraordinary group of honorees have persevered in the face of sometimes daunting challenges to create better lives for themselves and all Americans. In addition to recognizing distinguished leaders within the African American community, this program also features a student creative expressions contest.
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1974-
Fairfax County
CEO & Mentor
As the CEO of an information technology company, Kendall Holbrook cultivates a culture of inclusion and serves as a mentor to women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professions.
1942 -
Appomattox County
Farmer & Community Activist
Ora Scruggs McCoy is committed to preserving her family's farm and her community's rich African American history.
1921-1990
Danville
Stock Car Driver
Wendell Scott endured racism on and off the track to become the first African American to win at the highest level of stock car racing.
1945-
Hampton
Air Force Pilot & Mentor
Former Air Force pilot Quentin J. Smith, Jr., is dedicated to sharing the inspirational legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with young people.
1949-
Norfolk
Nuclear Engineer & Mentor
One of the first women to work as a nuclear engineer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Sheila Bowen Taylor is passionate about increasing diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professions.
1923-1993
Roanoke
Baptist Minister & Civil Rights Leader
A civil rights pioneer, Raymond “R.R.” Wilkinson courageously led the fight against racial injustice in his community
High school students across Virginia are invited each year to participate in Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia's Strong Men & Women in Virginia History student creative expressions contest. Four winning entries are chosen, one from each of the four service regions in Virginia (Central, Eastern, Northern and Western).
Congratulations to this year's student winners:
Henrico High School, Henrico County
Grafton High School, York County
Patrick County High School, Patrick County
Washington-Liberty High School, Arlington County
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