Carolyn A. Lemon of Gloucester recently received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.

She was one of more than two dozen individuals, families and organizations honored at a ceremony in Richmond on Tuesday, April 15. Lemon was nominated for the award by Rappahannock Community College.

For the past 20 years, she has served on the board of the RCC Educational Foundation, where she has been an advocate, fundraiser and community connector. She is credited with introducing energetic and impactful new board members.

Lemon also has tutored RCC students and established the CAL scholarship at the college.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Carolyn as a part of our community, and her contributions make her a standout candidate for this prestigious award,” said RCC President Dr. Shannon Kennedy.

Virginia Community College System Chancellor Dr. David Doré commented that a culture of care can have a profound impact on student performance.“When our students realize that someone cares enough to help remove the formidable obstacles standing in their way, it’s life-changing,” he said. “The things they thought impossible suddenly become doable, and their confidence soars as a result.”

Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, this year’s class of honorees has collectively contributed $24 million to Virginia’s Community Colleges.