2.5 hours
Newport News Marriott at City Center
Starting at USD 0
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, United States
Since 1963, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has presented Humanitarian Awards annually to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. On occasion, local corporations or organizations are recognized with the Distinguished Merit Award for their efforts in making Virginia’s communities more inclusive.
2026 recipients are:
Humanitarian Awards
John Finn, James A. Gray, Hakima Muhammad, Patricia Lee Geyer Wessler, and Donna E. Woods
In addition to honoring outstanding community members, the Humanitarian Awards Dinners also serve as a platform to showcase for the mission and programs of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.
Tickets for 2026 VCIC Peninsula Humanitarian Awards Dinner can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Donation | Free |
| Humanitarian | 10,673 USD |
| Benefactor | 5,337 USD |
| Corporate | 3,737 USD |
| Table | 2,136 USD |
| Individual | 189 USD |
