Policy group’s awards event combines inspiration and celebration
Free Press staff report | 10/13/2022, 6 p.m.
Richmond Delegate Betsy B. Carr will be among the adult and student honorees whom the nonprofit Policy Pathways will salute during its fourth annual virtual Fall Celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.
Delegate Carr will deliver the keynote address for the online event and receive the 2022 Excellence in Public Policy and Administration Award from the Richmond-based public policy education and training organization, it has been announced.
Phillip D. Jones, a candidate for mayor of Newport News, also will receive the Policy Leadership Award, the organization stated.
The five winners who will each receive the 2022 Youth Public Service Award include three high school students, Chandler Holeman of Open High School in Richmond, Logan Sowers of Clover Hill High School and Cai Gomes of Phoebus High School in Newport News.
The two other recipients are Christian Herald of the University of Richmond and Noah Harris, a Harvard College graduate.
“This event will be an evening inspiration and celebration,” stated Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, founding president and CEO of Policy Pathways about the fundraiser.
Ticket buyers will receive a Zoom link to participate, the organization stated.
Tickets are $30 each for general admission, with higher amounts for those wishing to provide tax-exempt donations.
Details: (866) 465-6671 or info@policypathways.org.
