2025 VCIC Tidewater Humanitarian Awards Celebration

2025 VCIC Tidewater Humanitarian Awards Celebration

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:30pm Awards Presentation / reception begins at 5:45pm

Location: The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

Join us for a night dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals making a difference in the local community. This event promises to be an inspiring evening filled with heartwarming stories, recognition, and celebration. Come together with like-minded individuals to applaud the remarkable humanitarian efforts that are shaping a better tomorrow.

Since 1963, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has presented Humanitarian Awards annually to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. On occasion, local corporations or organizations are recognized with the Distinguished Merit Citation Award for their efforts in making Virginia’s communities more inclusive.

2025 Humanitarian Award recipients are:

Steven E. Kocen

J. Thaler McCormick

Vivian M. Oden

Cynthia C. Romero

Robert Shoup

See complete list of former VCIC honorees.

In addition to honoring outstanding community members, the Humanitarian Awards also serve as a platform to showcase for the mission and programs of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

The event is a reception and awards presentation, same as the event in 2024.

Host or Publisher Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities