The Roanoke NAACP Youth Council will present its 6th annual “Impactors of Excellence Awards” program on Sunday, March 3, at 4:00 pm at High Street Baptist Church, 2502 Florida Ave., NW.
Honorees will be African-American leaders in the Roanoke Valley who have made a positive impact on the lives of youth and others. Honorees are: Vickie Briggs, Roanoke Parks & Recreation Supervisor/Mentor; Dawn Bryant, Beautician/School Supporter, Reyhan Deskins, WFHS Asst. Principal/Mentor; Xavier Duckett, owner of Humble Hustle/Role Model; Peggy Sue Mason, retired Educator/Community Activist; Salena Morton, RCPS Education Coach/Mentor; Sonnya Preston, 2018 Salem City Schools Divisional Teacher of the Year; Jerel “Tank” Rhodes, RCPS Counselor/Community Leader, Rev. Dr. Johnny Stone, pastor of Hill Street Baptist Church Leader and Deidre Trigg, Virtual Sales Support Technician/Community Leader.
Members of the council, along with the William Fleming/Patrick Henry Gospel Choir, the Kara Praise dancers, High Street Baptist and the Psalms III of Hill Street Baptist Church will provide entertainment.
Please watch for more information or contact Danielle Davoll, chairperson at 540-798-0220; Chance Staples, president, 434-382-9030; or Gloria Randolph-King, advisor at 540-793-0811.
