Two members of the Henry County School Board were recognized with top honors by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA).
Chairman Teddy Martin received the 2024 Advocate for Education Award, while Ridgeway District representative Champ Hardie was named the Henry County School Board Member of the Year and the VSBA Blue Ridge Region School Board Member of the Year.
Martin expressed gratitude to the board for nominating him, stating, “I am deeply grateful for the honor of serving Reed Creek as School Board Member,” Henry County as chairman, and as past president of the VSBA. He also thanked his family and employers, Patrick & Henry Community College and GENEDGE, for supporting his public service.
Hardie received recognition during the VSBA’s Award of Distinction Luncheon and the opening session of the association’s Annual Convention. Martin praised Hardie for earning the highest individual award achievable over a two-year period.
Martin also extended his thanks to Elizabeth Durden for representing Henry County as a delegate at the convention and participating in its 5K tradition.
