2022 Excellence in Virginia Government Awards
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University is pleased to announce the Excellence in Virginia Government Awards recognition program. EVGA celebrates people and organizations in the public and private sectors who have made significant contributions to the practice of government and the well-being of our communities and citizens.
EVGA sponsorships support scholarships for two deserving students each academic year. The program and these scholarships are solely funded by financial sponsorships and contributions.
When: Noon EDT, Tuesday, April 26
Where: Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Questions? Contact Paula Otto, senior director of special projects at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, at (804) 828-1146 or piotto@vcu.edu.
Registration is limited.
Award recipients
- Community Enhancement: Sacred Heart Center, Richmond; Tanya Gonzalez (M.P.A.’17/GPA), executive director
- Hill-Robinson Expansion of Freedom: Moton Museum, Farmville; Cameron Peterson, executive director
- Innovation in Government: Scott Booth, chief of police, Danville Police Department
- Public-Private Partnership: Grayson County with Appalachian Power and GigaBeam Networks
- Unsung Hero: Betty Mattice, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
- Grace E. Harris Leadership: All Saints Catholic School, Richmond; George Elliott, principal
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Florence Cooper Smith