Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities honors HRP Members

Hampton Roads Partnership Board Members News:

John Broderick, Acting President of Old Dominion University, and Charles Henderson, Hampton Roads President of Bank of America, were among the honorees on April 2nd to receive the 2009 Humanitarian Award, an accolade for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion, challenges assumptions, and advances understanding through dialogue, experiential learning, and education.

Each year, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities conducts educational programs, conferences, retreats, and workshops for thousands of youth, educators, community members, non-profit organizations, and corporate and business leaders. These events and experiences teach participants not simply to notice differences, but also to respect variety in race, religion, and culture. We deliver our message in schools, houses of worship, the community, and in the workplace.

Corporate Leadership Award presented to HRP Board Member, Stephen Evans

The 2008 Corporate Leadership Award was presented Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Annual Meeting of the Hampton Roads Corporate Volunteer Council to Stephen Evans, Managing Partner of KPMG's Norfolk Office and Board member of the Hampton Roads Partnership.

Mr. Evans' recognition as one of the region’s outstanding leaders with a successful workplace volunteer program is admirable and such leadership is the epitome of a Partnership Board member. His acceptance speech included encouragement to all business leadership to develop and sustain relationships with the nonprofits in the Hampton Roads region. Mr. Evan's own commitment is evidenced by his own long time community relationships, including the Hampton Roads Partnership. He noted, "Serving customers is a privilege and with privilege comes responsibility" and "what is good for the nonprofit community is also good for business," adding "I am a believer in Hampton Roads."

KPMG LLP was also presented with the Good Corporate Neighbor Award in the Small category (under 500 employees).

Past business or individual winners for the Corporate Volunteer Leadership Awards, who are also HRP Board members, are:

2005-Hank Lingenfelter, Virginia Natural Gas
2004-Frank Bowers, Cox Communications
2003-Lin Early, Bank of America
2002-Ron Dennis, Farm Fresh