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Spirit of Virginia Award

The Spirit of Virginia Award celebrates persons and organizations who are Strengthening the Spirit of Virginia.

The Spirit of Virginia Award 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.

Governor Youngkin's Cabinet Secretaries present award nominees to the First Lady. The First Lady in partnership with the Governor considers the candidates and selects a recipient for each award, totaling 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

2024 Award Recipients

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

March 15, 2024
Mount Vernon, VA

Highlights
Youth For Tomorrow

May 16, 2024
Tysons, VA

Highlights
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

July 4, 2024
Williamsburg, VA

Highlights
Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)

August 9, 2024
Galax, VA

Highlights
Fifth Award

The 5th Spirit of Virginia Award recipient will be named in October 2024.

Sixth Award

The 6th Spirit of Virginia Award recipient will be named in November 2024.

Past Award Recipients