“It is an honor and a privilege to recognize the commitment of our statewide volunteers. Each year we celebrate the service of these individuals, organizations, and companies as a way to not only thank them for their extraordinary efforts, but to raise up all of our incredible volunteers and inspire all Virginians to serve.”

American politician and businessman

Glenn Allen Youngkin is an American politician and businessman. He served as the 74th governor of Virginia from 2022 to 2026, and he is a member of the Republican Party. Before entering the governor’s office, Youngkin spent 25 years at the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, and became its co-CEO in 2018. His public profile comes from business leadership and state politics, especially his role in Virginia government.