March 1, 2025  Zion Hill Baptist Church, 802 Zion Hill Road, Keswick, VA 22947 Family Gathering, 10:00 am – 11:00 am;  Memorial Service,...

Theresa Collins Williams embodies the spirit of service and compassion. She also places great importance on preserving and celebrating...

Alyssa Waller is a passionate, hard-working woman who puts passion and care for others into everything she does. As a mother of two sons,...

Robert “JD Slade” Wade has served over 50 years as an Orange County radio disc jockey and host on WJMA. At just sixteen, Bob entered the...

Denise Thompson is the owner of Coopers Cookin and Catering LLC. Her commitment to service is reflected in the events and initiatives she...

Jennifer, also known as "Wendy" Rivas, is a compassionate and kind individual with a warm and infectious laughter that radiates joy. Her...

Dena Jennings, D.O. is a luthier, musician, writer, Virginia Master Naturalist, and Internal Medicine physician with certification in...

Seidah Armstrong is considered a serial entrepreneur. Currently, she owns Sweet Vines Farm Winery, STREAM Bright Educational Services,...

What an incredible evening on October 28th, 2023. Amazing conversations, amazing ambiance, amazing presentation of awards, amazing food...

Gloria Johnson Gilmore grew up in Orange County and is a graduate of George Washington Carver Regional High School and West Virginia...

At 14 years old, Sakhile "Solo" Mthethwa fell in love with wrestling. He aimed to be Orange County's first Black Valedictorian and State...

Jesse Magruder's remarkable journey in education is a testament to the profound impact teachers can have on their students. Born during...

Ernestine Reid graduated in 1969 from Wyatt High School, Emporia, VA. In 1973, she received her B.S. in Education from St. Paul's...

One of our two remarkable YOUTH category recipients this year, Juliet Daniel is a dedicated advocate for justice and equality with a...

Mary Minkoff grew up in the states of Florida and Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland and shortly after joined the...

Rebecca Gilmore Coleman sparked James Madison’s Montpelier’s deep engagement with Orange’s African American community in 1999 when she...

Here are our amazing recipients

Our five distinguished honorees, in case you haven’t already heard, are: Mrs. Barbara Ann Johnson Pastor Frank Lewis, Sr. Mrs. Emily...

Nia Robinson, Youth Eclipse Awardee 2021 Nia Robinson is the daughter of Christopher and Larissa Robinson and the sister of a younger...

Emily Winkey A lifelong resident of Orange County, Emily comes from a family with a long history in the Gordonsville area. She is a proud...