Henry County is now accepting nominations for the 25th annual Jack Dalton Community Service Award, an honor to recognize residents who embody Dalton’s lifelong commitment to serving others.
Dalton spent more than 24 years on the Henry County Board of Supervisors, including serving as chairman, and was widely known for his steady leadership and dedication to improving life in the community before his death on May 24, 2000. The award bearing his name celebrates residents whose volunteer work reflects that same spirit of service.
Nominations are open through 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. This year’s recipient will be recognized at the Board of Supervisors’ January meeting.
Nominees should be Henry County residents whose volunteer efforts in 2025 made a meaningful impact on the county’s quality of life. The award focuses on hands-on service — the kind of work that strengthens neighborhoods, supports local organizations, and lifts up residents.
Nomination forms are available online and must be submitted digitally or returned to the county administrator’s office by the deadline. Forms and full details can be found online at https://www.henrycountyva.gov/308/Jack-Dalton-Community-Service-Award.
Past recipients include Dr. Calvin Rains, Bill Adkins, Clay Campbell, Mary McGee, Charlie Bradshaw, Bob Petty, Thurman Echols, Nancy Bradshaw, Mary Jordan, Pat Ross, Claude Cobler, Beatrice Bullard, Barry Nelson, J. Smith Chaney Jr., Paul Kennedy, Bob Norris, John Thomas “Smokey” Pegram, James L. Franklin Jr., Dr. Joseph DeVault, Charlie “Junior” Lynch Jr., H. William Martin, Joel Barnes, Clifford Stone, and all local frontline healthcare workers in 2020.
