Each year, the Valentine Richmond History Center asks residents of the Richmond region to nominate a worthy individual or organization as a Richmond History Maker. Nominees are contributing to a higher quality of life for people in their communities and can be making a difference in a variety ways. History Makers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and are recognized in one of the following categories: Promoting Stronger Communities Demonstrating Innovative Solutions Fostering Regional Cooperation Improving Social Justice Creating Quality Educational Opportunities Nominees may be individuals or organizations and do NOT have to be non- profit or all volunteer. Nominees must be living, agree to publicity for themselves or their organization, and are honored at a gala event at the History Center on October 20, 2009. Previous nominees may be resubmitted. Nominations are due by June 30th. Visit www.richmondhistorymakers.com to nominate a History Maker online! Profiles of previous honorees and further details are available on the website. The Richmond History Makers program is presented by Dominion. ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html