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Chancellor of Virginia Community Colleges Announces Winners of 2007 Chancellor's Awards for Leadership in Philanthropy

Richmond, Virginia (April 10, 2007) - Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS) today announced the 23 winners of the 2007 Chancellor's Awards for Leadership in Philanthropy. Each of the winners is recognized as being an outstanding benefactor of one of the system's 23 schools.

"These men and women have given so much to the schools that make up Virginia's community college system," said Dr. DuBois. "It's an honor to recognize and thank them."

The Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy is designed to recognize the vital role of community college supporters. Individuals eligible for this annual award include current and former foundation board members, community volunteers and benefactors. Each college foundation determines the criteria for the selection of the nominee. Above all, these individuals demonstrate a passion for the mission of community colleges-to ensure that deserving people receive the advantage of a college education. The inaugural Leadership in Philanthropy Awards were awarded last year.

The honorees will join representatives and guests from each of the state's community colleges for a luncheon at 12:00 noon on April 25 at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Each recipient will receive an award and will be honored by Dr. DuBois.

"These leaders know the secret to a better tomorrow," said Dr. DuBois. "By their work with the VCCS, they're improving their communities, the commonwealth and the nation."

The recipients of the 2007 Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy:

Blue Ridge Community College
Mrs. Julia N. Grandle of Harrisonburg

Central Virginia Community College
Mr. Winfred D. Nash of Lynchburg

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Mr. and Mrs. L. Ronald Smith of Williamsville

Danville Community College
Mr. Clyde B. Midkiff of Gretna

Eastern Shore Community College
Mr. H. B. Rew, Jr of Onley

Germanna Community College
Mrs. Linda F. Sealy of Fredericksburg

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
The Reynolds Family of Richmond

John Tyler Community College
Mrs. Margaret G. Lewis of Reston

Lord Fairfax Community College
Mr. William A. Hazel of Broad Run

Mountain Empire Community College
Mrs. Virginia H. Meador of Big Stone Gap

New River Community College
Hon. J. Robert Dobyns of Blacksburg

Northern Virginia Community College
Dr. Bonnie Lewis Pfoutz of Arlington

Patrick Henry Community College
Mr. J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. of Martinsville

Paul D. Camp Community College
Hon. J. Paul Councill, Jr. of Franklin

Piedmont Virginia Community College
Mrs. Patricia M. Kluge & Mr. William J. Moses of Charlottesville

Rappahannock Community College
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tallent of Reedville

Southside Virginia Community College
Mr. Robert C. Wrenn of Emporia

Southwest Virginia Community College
Mr. Earl E. Dellinger of Grundy

Thomas Nelson Community College
The Williamsburg Community Health Foundation

Tidewater Community College
Mr. Doyle E. Hull of Norfolk

Virginia Highlands Community College
Mr. Michael J. Quillen of Abingdon

Virginia Western Community College
Mr. Stanard F. Lanford of Roanoke

Wytheville Community College
Mrs. Carolyn Frazier Sanders of Wytheville

Biographies and high-resolution images of the award recipients are available upon request.

About Virginia's Community Colleges
The VCCS is comprised of 23 community colleges located on 40 campuses across the Commonwealth. Together, Virginia's community colleges serve more than a quarter-million credit students each year. For more information, please visit www.myfuture.vccs.edu.

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