Twenty-one people will be honored this weekend for their impact on the Richmond community.

The honorees will be presented with the first “Do Something” awards from two nonprofits, The Disciples Journey and The Dream Makers Academy.

The goal of the awards is “to create an awareness of organizations and people who are making a difference and to move others to take action,” said Ervin Johnson, founder and director of the two organizations.

The awards will be presented 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at a ceremony at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs. Tickets are $20 to $30.

The honorees:

Stacy Hawkins Adams, author and motivational speaker; Dr. Judith Bennett, former executive director of The Resource Center of Virginia Union University; Hosea Brower, teacher; the Rev. Benjamin Campbell, founding pastor of Richmond Hill retreat center; Dorothy Crenshaw, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club; and Maya Criss, teenage entrepreneur and founder of BaNue T-shirt recycling.

Also, Robert Evans , founder and publisher of Key Awareness newspaper; the Rev. David Frazier, pastor of Mount Sinai Baptist Church; Dedra Hampton, Reynolds Community College professor; Dr. Joann Henry, founder and director of Dream Academy adult high school; and Butch Johnson, founder and director of the Northside Outreach Center.

Also, Clovia Lawrence, radio talk show host; Melanie Mitchell, representative for Virginia Blood Services; John Murden, founder and publisher of Church Hill People’s News; Ray Neblett, basketball camp operator; and Tommy P of the Faith 4 A Cure effort against sickle cell anemia.

Also, Jordan Pearson, teenage playwright and contributor to Friends Helping Friends; Martha Rollin, founder and former director of Boaz & Ruth; Mark Smith, Midas of Richmond owner and philanthropist; the Rev. Victor Torres, founding pastor of New Life Outreach International; and Marcy Williams, founder and CEO of Kollege and Kareer 4 Youths LLC.

Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Virginia Blood Services also are to be honored.

Further details: Mr. Johnson, (804) 625-6676, or www.thedosomethingmovement.com.