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Spirit of Virginia Award

The Spirit of Virginia Award, established by Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, salutes Virginians for their uncommon contributions in private industries, education, culture and the arts and philanthropy. Award recipients will embody the catalytic and compassionate elements of SPIRIT (Service-Oriented, Pioneering, Innovative & Industrious, Reinvigorating, Imaginative, and Transformative).

The First Lady and Governor acknowledge six recipients each year.
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The Spirit of Virginia Award, highlighted in this photographic tribute journal, was established to recognize persons and organizations exemplifying goodwill, compassion, and selfless achievements.


View the First Lady's Spirit of Virginia Photographic Journal Vol. I & Photographic Journal Vol. II

Award Recipients

November 14, 2024
Portsmouth, VA

October 31, 2024
Lexington, VA

August 9, 2024
Galax, VA

July 4, 2024
Williamsburg, VA

May 16, 2024
Tysons, VA

March 15, 2024
Mount Vernon, VA

November 17, 2023
Danville, VA

October 16, 2023
Chesapeake, VA

September 8, 2023
Bluemont, VA

July 28, 2023
Wallops Island, VA

April 6, 2023
Fairfax, VA

November 17, 2022
Abingdon, VA

October 21, 2022
Chincoteague, VA

September 7, 2022
Virginia Beach, VA

July 21, 2022
Afton, VA

May 26, 2022
Vienna, VA

March 21, 2022
Altavista, VA