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Celebrating Leaders in the Past and Present
Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia celebrated the achievements of African-American leaders during the 2025 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History awards program. The program honored prominent African Americans past and present who have made noteworthy and admirable contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and their professions.
These men and women offer powerful examples of individuals who refused to be defined by their circumstances. Their biographies are a testament to the determination and perseverance displayed by extraordinary people during challenging times. They demonstrate how African Americans have actively campaigned through education and advocacy for better lives for themselves and all Americans.
"This year’s Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees are trailblazers whose tireless efforts have created lasting change in their communities," said Ed Baine, President Utility Operations & Dominion Energy Virginia.
High school students across Virginia are invited each year to honor outstanding African Americans by participating 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).
The 2025 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Creative Expressions Student Contest finalists:
The contest winner:
Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) present Strong Men & Women In South Carolina History. Building on SCDE’s longstanding South Carolina African American History Calendar, which honors prominent African Americans in the state who have made noteworthy contributions, the Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History program will now feature an essay contest for high school students.
All South Carolina high school juniors and seniors are invited to honor outstanding African Americans by participating in the contest. Five Winning essays will be chosen from each of South Carolina’s five regions: Midlands, Upstate, Lowcountry, Pee Dee and Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
Mary McLeod Bethune's legacy of educational entrepreneurship and literacy has made a lasting impact on individuals across the Palmetto State and beyond, including South Carolina's very own State Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver. The little girl from Mayesville once stated, “The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.” In your words, write about an African American person from South Carolina who has positively impacted your educational journey.
Winning students and their school representatives will be invited to attend a ceremony to receive their awards.
Winning students will receive an Apple MacBook Air!
Winning students’ schools will receive an award of $1,000!
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