Over more than a year, the Richmond Region has undergone tremendous change, witnessed historic transformation and taken strides to confront our complicated history. Trailblazers across Central Virginia have faced these challenges with strength and resolve.
For the 2021 Richmond History Makers & Community Update Program, our six honorees remind us that amidst these difficulties, there are still so many things we have to celebrate.
Your 2021 History Makers are:
Creating Quality Educational Opportunities:
Chuck English
Virginia STEM Coordinator
Demonstrating Innovative Economic Solutions:
Floyd E. Miller II
President & CEO
Metropolitan Business League
Improving Regional Transportation:
Lloyd “Bud” Vye
Biking and pedestrian advocate
Championing Social Justice:
Chloe Edwards
Advocacy and Engagement Manager
Voices for Virginia’s Children
Promoting Community Health:
Health Brigade
(Represented by Executive Director Karen Legato)
Advancing our Quality of Life:
Hamilton Glass
Muralist and Community Advocate
The Valentine and the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond are excited to partner for the 16th Richmond History Makers and Community Update, and we look forward to seeing you (virtually!) on March 9 to celebrate our honorees and to learn about our community’s progress. Longtime partner Dominion has returned as the event’s title sponsor.