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Heritage Heroes

Since 2007, we have awarded the distinction of “Heritage Hero” to local citizens and organizations who have made an important contribution or lifetime of contributions to the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area. These citizens exemplify a true understanding of the historic resources of the region and show a deep commitment to preserving them. Their selfless efforts as stewards make them Heritage Heroes.

Heritage Hero 2023—Dr. Betsee Parker

Heritage Heroes 2022—Supervisor Tony Buffington and George R. Thompson

Heritage Heroes 2021—Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel and George L. Ohrstrom II

Heritage Hero 2020—Jean Perin

Heritage Hero 2019—Bradley J. Bondi

Heritage Hero 2018—Charles “Chuck” Kuhn

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Heritage Heroes 2017—Fauquier-Loudoun Garden Club and Friends of the Ball's Bluff Battlefield

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Heritage Heroes 2016—Mary Thomason-Morris, Al Van Huyck; Educator of the Year—Richard Deardoff

Heritage Hero Mary Thomason-Morris, left, Heritage Hero Al Van Huyck, center, and Educator of the Year Richard Deardoff, right — Heritage Hero Mary Thomason-Morris, left, Heritage Hero Al Van Huyck, center, and Educator of the Year Richard Deardoff, right

Al Van Huyck's December 6, 2016 Acceptance Speech

Heritage Heroes 2015—Gayle DeLashmutt, Tom DeLashmutt, Paul Ziluca

Heritage Hero Paul Ziluca, center, with Mosby Heritage Area Association President Childs Burden and Chairman Wendy Bebie. — Heritage Hero Paul Ziluca, center, with Mosby Heritage Area Association President Childs Burden and Chairman Wendy Bebie.

Heritage Heroes Gayle and Tom DeLashmutt, center, with Mosby Heritage Area Association President Childs Burden and Chairman Wendy Bebie. — Heritage Heroes Gayle and Tom DeLashmutt, center, with Mosby Heritage Area Association President Childs Burden and Chairman Wendy Bebie.

Heritage Heroes 2014—Scott Kasprowicz and David Blake with MHAA President Childs Burden and Piedmont Environmental Council Executive Director Chris Miller

From left, Heritage Heroes Scott Kasprowicz and David Blake with MHAA President Childs Burden and Piedmont Environmental Council Executive Director Chris Miller — From left, Heritage Heroes Scott Kasprowicz and David Blake with MHAA President Childs Burden and Piedmont Environmental Council Executive Director Chris Miller

Heritage Heroes 2013—Bob Fishback, Mary Fishback, Bob Lee, Mitch Diamond

From left: Bob Fishback, Mary Fishback, Bob Lee, Mitch Diamond — From left: Bob Fishback, Mary Fishback, Bob Lee, Mitch Diamond

Heritage Heroes 2012—Bob Sinclair, Su Webb, Walter Nicklin, Lori Kimball

From left: Bob Sinclair, Su Webb, Walter Nicklin, Lori Kimball — From left: Bob Sinclair, Su Webb, Walter Nicklin, Lori Kimball

Heritage Heroes 2011—Janet Whitehouse and Hope Porter

Janet Grayson Whitehouse, left, and Hope Porter — Janet Grayson Whitehouse, left, and Hope Porter

Heritage Hero 2010—Unison Preservation Society

Heritage Heroes 2009—Karen Hughes White

Karen Hughes White — Karen Hughes White

Heritage Heroe 2008—Senator John Warner

Senator John Warner — Senator John Warner

Heritage Hero 2007—Robert H. Smith

Robert H. Smith — Robert H. Smith