Humanitarian Awards

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities proudly recognizes individuals and organizations who promote understanding and respect in alignment with VCIC’s mission. These Humanitarian Awards Dinners serve as special community gatherings that have taken place annually in Virginia since 1963.

The Humanitarian Award of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is presented to those individuals who have demonstrated a personal commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

On occasion, the organization may bestow the Jeffrey B. Spence Award for Interfaith Understanding to individuals who have conducted exceptional work in the area of interfaith understanding. The Distinguished Merit Award recognizes corporations or community organizations for their humanitarian work.

CHAPTER HUMANITARIAN AWARDS

LYNCHBURG

May 22, 2025

PENINSULA

February 27, 2025

RICHMOND

October 29, 2024

TIDEWATER

March 27, 2025

Nominate a Humanitarian

VCIC presents Humanitarian Awards to individuals and organizations in each of our chapter locations: Lynchburg, Peninsula, Richmond, and Tidewater. Note that honorees must reside and/or work in one of those areas of Virginia to be recognized.

To submit a nomination, you may:

Print, complete, and mail the Humanitarian Awards Nomination Form

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Humanitarian Awards Nomination Form

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In what ways has the nominee worked to create a more inclusive community? Please consider specific professional, religious, and civic contributions. *

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