Nominations Open for Henry County’s 25th Annual Jack Dalton Community Service Award
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COLLINSVILLE, Va. (BTW21) — Henry County officials have announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 25th annual Jack Dalton Community Service Award, an honor recognizing residents who demonstrate exceptional dedication to community service.
The award memorializes the late Jack Dalton, a longtime public servant who spent more than 24 years on the Henry County Board of Supervisors.
Dalton was serving as Board Chairman when he passed away on May 24, 2000. His legacy of civic leadership and volunteerism continues to inspire this yearly tribute.
County leaders say the award will go to the Henry County resident who best exemplifies Dalton’s commitment to strengthening the community through personal volunteer efforts.
Eligible nominees must have performed the service for which they are being recognized during the 2025 calendar year.
All nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, December 31 at 12 p.m. The recipient will be honored at the January meeting of the Henry County Board of Supervisors.
Nomination forms may be submitted online or downloaded and returned to the County Administrator’s Office by the deadline.
Forms and additional details are available on the county website.
Previous honorees include a wide range of community champions: 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.
County officials encourage residents to nominate individuals who have made a meaningful impact on quality of life in Henry County, continuing the spirit of service that Jack Dalton exemplified.