WELV Awards
WELV’s Award Program recognizes distinctive achievements by women leaders in Virginia public education. And our broad community of WELV supporters plays a crucial role in helping us to select deserving winners. Acting on nominations from the community, the WELV Board of Directors examines the full range of a potential winner’s accomplishments as they relate to and reflect the purpose of each award. Winners are celebrated at our Annual Conference in March.
Mentor Award
Regional Woman Leader of the Year
Spirit Award
Outstanding Service to Education Award
Rising Star Female Leader Award
Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award
2020 Award Winners

Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette (center) receives WELV’s 2020 Mentor Award
Also pictured, Dr. Kim Evans and Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson

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Ms. Katrina Lee recipient of WELV’s 2020 Rising Star Award
Also pictured, Dr. Kim Evans and Dr. Gena Keller
Dr. Laurie McCullough receipient of WELV’s 2020 Outstanding Leadership to Education Award
Also pictured, Dr. Kim Evans, Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson, and Dr. Gena Keller
Virginia General Assembly House Speaker, Eileen Filler-Corn receives WELV’s Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award
Also pictured Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson, Ms. Taneshia Rachal, and Elaine Fogliani
2019 Award Winners
Dr. Kim Evans - 2019 Mentor Award


