Strong Men & Women: Excellence in Leadership Series

Strong Men & Women is a unique program developed by Dominion to provide our youth with positive role models, African-American men and women whose accomplishments and determination demonstrate true excellence in leadership. Use the left menu links for additional information.

View a video about Strong Men & Women.

About Our Honorees

Honorees for the current year are pictured below. You can learn about past honorees by visiting our Archives or Biography Directory. If you would like larger, higher resolution copies of the annual posters, view our Art Downloads. Contact us if you have comments or questions, or would like to receive this year's poster and other materials.

Writing Contest

Be sure to learn about the winners of our popular Student Writing Contest. Dominion's writing contest encourages students to learn more about the achievements of African-Americans.

2009 Honorees

Top Row from left: Frederick R. Nance, Leland D. Melvin, Matthew Guidry, Ph.D., Dianne Reynolds-Cane, M.D.

Bottom Row from left: Sister Cora Marie Billings, RSM, Michael R. White, Vel R. Phillips, Eddie N. Moore, Jr., Rear Admiral Michelle J. Howard