HRCAP Honors College Presidents At Community Builders Awards

NEWPORT NEWS

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) held the 2024 Community Builders Awards (CBA) on June 6, 2024, at the Newport News Marriott City Center with special keynote speaker, award-winning actor and stage director Phylicia Rashad. With over 650 guests in attendance, the Community Builders Awards is HRCAP’s annual fundraiser designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to service and transforming lives within their communities through education, volunteerism, business, and outreach.

Rashad, who also serves as Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University, complemented the celebratory event. This year’s awards ceremony placed a spotlight on contributions in education and recognized 10 community college and university presidents across the Hampton Roads region. The 2024 honorees, and presidents of their respective institutions were Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, Old Dominion University;  Dr. Corey L. McCray, Paul D. Camp Community College; Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, Norfolk State University; Dr. Joel English, Centura College; Dr. Marcia Conston, Tidewater Community College; Dr. Scott D. Miller, Virginia Wesleyan University; Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon, Virginia Peninsula Community College; Gordon Robertson, Chancellor, Regent University; Jeff Thorud, J.D. – Director of Hampton Roads Campuses, Bryant & Stratton College; and Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, Hampton University

“HRCAP was pleased to honor the region’s esteemed college and university presidents as part of the 2024 Community Builders Awards, and Phylicia Rashad offered a wonderful addition based on her contributions to higher education,” said Edith G. White, CEO, HRCAP. “This year’s event uniquely underscored our continued commitment to strengthening the college and technical training pipeline through our early childhood education programs and offered an opportunity to recognize the contributions of leaders who share our vision for a stronger, self-sufficient community.”

The Community Builders Awards provide funding that supports more than 20 programs across Hampton Roads, serving over 10,000 students, parents, and clients. Guests enjoyed a seated dinner, live entertainment, networking opportunities, a silent auction, and more.