2018 Northern Virginian of the Year: Marianne Clyde
The owner of the Marianne Clyde Center for Holistic Psychotherapy created a 12-week educational training program allowing interested entrepreneurial women to apply for $2,500 loans.
2018 Northern Virginian of the Year: Michael Rossiter
The 2017-18 SHIELD (Service, Honor, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership and Dedication) Award winner created the Alexandria Youth Police Academy in 2015.
2018 Northern Virginian of the Year: Brenda and Mark Moore
After surviving two strokes, Mark Moore and his wife, Brenda, decided to lead a life guided by faith and philanthropy.
2018 Northern Virginian of the Year: Emma and Derrick Dockery
Emma Dockery and her husband, former NFL football player Derrick Dockery, created a nonprofit to support military families and educate civilians.
2018 Northern Virginian of the Year: Hamish Brewer
The energetic father of four with a penchant for tattoos, spray painting and skateboarding was named the 2017 National Distinguished Principal for Virginia.
2018 Northern Virginian of the Year: Ann Matikan
The administrator of a small family foundation in D.C.’s small yard sale has grown into an all-day event benefiting an Alexandria shelter.