The RiseHer Network will be honoring recipients nationwide on September 7, 2024 with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards. These awards are given to those volunteers as young as 5 years old for their extraordinary service in the community. Ranked based on the number of hours they’ve given, recipients are awarded from Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories, as well as Lifetime Call-To-Service. Several recipients are from the DMV area as well. More to come on their individual stories in the PW Perspective, but for now here are the local honorees.

Tammi Lambert: Awarded After Service as an US Army Combat Veteran, Veteran’s Advocacy, Community Engagement, Service and Leadership

Dr. Serena Bermudez: Awarded as an US Navy Veteran, Mental Health and Veteran’s Advocacy, Women’s Empowerment, Community Engagement and Outreach.

Monica Wiley: Recipient of the Award for Disability Citizen’s Advocacy and Community Engagement

Sherman Gillums, Jr.: Recipient of the Award for 12 years as an US Marine Corps Veteran, Advocacy for Veterans, Disabled Persons, Caregivers and Mental Health

Reverend Michael Futrell: Awarded for Community Advocacy and Leadership, Justice and Equality, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advocacy and Non-Profit Management.

Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood: Awarded for service as an US Marine Corps Veteran, Public Service, Community Advocacy, Leadership, Outreach and Service, Infrastructure Development.