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1959

  • William “Bill” Holtzmann, Mount Jackson, Va., who is the owner and president of Holtzmann Corp., was among the first recipients of the Virginia Business Virginia Icons Honors, which recognize lifetime achievement by leaders over 60 whose vision, integrity and commitment to excellence have strengthened the commonwealth. 

1964

  • Benjamin J. Davenport, Chatham, Va., who is the chair of Davenport Energy, was among the first recipients of the Virginia Business Virginia Icons Honors, which recognize lifetime achievement by leaders over 60 whose vision, integrity and commitment to excellence have strengthened the commonwealth.

1970

A book cover for Hiking the AT in the Virginias with green foliage of the Appalachian mountains, and. a photo of Dave Pruett standing on a clearing with a view of the fall mountains.
From left: Pruett's book cover for "Hiking the AT in the Virginias: A Septuagenarian's Journey," and a photo of him during the hike. Photos courtesy of Dave Pruett.

1975

  • John R. Lawson, II, Newport News, Va., who is the executive chair of W.M. Jordan, was among the first recipients of the Virginia Business Virginia Icons Honors, which recognize lifetime achievement by leaders over 60 whose vision, integrity, and commitment to excellence have strengthened the commonwealth. 

1976

  • James G. Friend, Blue Ash, Ohio, was elected to a four-year term on the Blue Ash City Council.

1978

  • Glenda Moorefield Snyder, Buchanan, Va., Extension agent emerita and a Virginia 4-H leader and volunteer for more than four decades, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Oct. 27 in Atlanta. The honor, bestowed on 16 inductees annually, recognizes her lifelong commitment to youth development, leadership, and civic engagement.
Glenda Moorefield Snyder
Glenda Moorefield Snyder. Photo by Marya Barlow for Virginia Tech.

1982

  • Anne Chrisman, Radford, Va., is vice president of Prestar Packaging in Christiansburg, which won the 2025 Virginia Manufacturing Cup from the Virginia Manufacturing Association

1984

  • Betty Jo Mitchell Miller, Harrisonburg,Va., retired from the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., where she served as the director of institutional research and assessment and senior research associate. She was awarded the Joint Meritorious Service Award.

1985

  • James G. Lilly, Abingdon, Va., under the pen name Greg Lilly, was awarded the 2025 Macavity Award for Best Nonfiction by Mystery Readers International for his true crime book “Abingdon’s Boardinghouse Murder.”
cover of abingdon's boardinghouse murder book
"Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder" by Greg Lilly. Photo courtesy of Greg Lilly.

1987

  • John Asbury, Richmond, Va., was recognized by Virginia Business as the 2025 Business Person of the Year. He is the CEO of Atlantic Union Bank and president and CEO of its holding company. Also, Asbury was among the first recipients of the Virginia Icons Honors, awards recognizing lifetime achievement by leaders over 60 whose vision, integrity, and commitment to excellence have strengthened the commonwealth

1989

  • Michelle L. Hoff Attreed, Manassas, Va., joined Mecklenburg County as deputy county manager for financial services in August. 

  • David R. Penberthy, Manakin Sabot, Va., is executive medical director of the oncology service line at the Covenant Health in Knoxville, Tenn.

  • W. "Zeh" Wellington Jr., Chicago, Ill., was re-elected president of the American Nurses Association-Illinois. A respected leader in nursing and procedural care, Wellington champions innovation, advocacy, and the well-being of nurses across the state. In accepting the role for a second term, he shared his vision for the future: “Nursing is not just a profession — it’s a promise to care, to lead, and to transform. As we look ahead, our mission is clear: to elevate the voice of every nurse, strengthen our workforce, and shape policies that protect and empower those who care for others.”
Zeh Wellington
Photo courtesy of W. "Zeh" Wellington, Jr.

1995

  • Robert "Lucas" Hobbs, Bristol, Va., was elected president of the Association of District Court Judges of Virginia Inc. at its annual meeting in October. He previously served as the association's secretary and as its treasurer. He is a General District Court judge for Virginia's 28th Judicial District.

1996

  • Michael Kauffmann, Bayside, Calif., won the National Outdoor Book Award for the book “California Trees," which he co-wrote with Matt Ritter.

  • Daniel P. Russell, Chamblee, Ga., was named senior partner at RHR International.
cover of kauffmann's book "california trees"
"California Trees" by Michael Kauffmann and Matt Ritter. Photo courtesy of Michael Kauffmann.

1997

  • Margaretha J. "Marca" Lam, Pittsford, N.Y., received the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, presented by the Society of Women Engineers in October.

2000

  • Kimberly Dail Forbes, Virginia Beach, Va., received the O.T. Zimmerman Founder’s Award from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International board of directors in 2025.

2004

  • Mohammad H. Elahinia, Sylvania, Ohio, has been named dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Toledo.

2006

  • Alan "Kachun" Leung, Mclean, Va., has joined Washington, D.C., office of Blank Rome LLP as patent attorney in the intellectual property group.

2009

  • Allison "Janie" Thibault Mills, Richmond, Ky., has been named to the Building Design + Construction's prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.

2011

  • Henri G. "Bo" Hart Jr., Columbia, S.C., received the M. Stuart Hunter Award for Outstanding Teaching in University 101 from the University of South Carolina.

2012

  • Kevin P. Aswegan, Seattle, Wash., was named to the Building Design + Construction's prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.

2013

  • Krystyn Haecker, Houston, Texas, was named to the Building Design + Construction's prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2025. 

  • Trevor A. Walker, Kent, Wash., was named to the Building Design + Construction's prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2025. .

2014

  • Joshua T. Smith, Dallas, Texas, was recognized by the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch published by the legal research and ranking service Best Lawyers and a sister list to The Best Lawyers in America. His areas of recognition include corporate law, mergers and acquisitions law, and real estate law.

2015

  • Guenevere Erin S. Young Agdinaoay, Norfolk, Va., was named to the Building Design + Construction's prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.

2017

  • Aaron Schulz, Arlington, Va., and his twin brother, Bryce Schulz, a 2017 graduate of Radford University, celebrated their 30th birthdays in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Parks. “We have had the opportunity to celebrate major events together over the years including turning 21 in Alaska, 25 in Iceland, and now 30 hiking in Zion and Bryce canyons,” Aaron Schulz said. “It is with gratitude, reflection, and adventure, a reminder of how far we’ve come together, both literally and figuratively.”
Aaoron and Bryce Shulz at Zion National Park
Aaron Schulz (at left) and his twin brother, Bryce Schulz. Photo courtesy of Aaron Schulz.

2021

  • Alea Jane Heath Morales M.A. ’21 and Anthony Morales ’21, Wendell, N.C., were married in Roan Mountain, N.C. 
Alea Jane Heath Morales M.A. ’21 and Anthony Morales ’21
Alea Jane Heath Morales and Anthony Morales. Photo courtesy of A.J. Photography.
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