Reginald D. (for Darnell) Ford revs himself up for the day by going on a 10-mile run after waking at 5 a.m.

The Henrico County resident was recognized for his service to the community and within the 113-year-old Richmond men’s club, whose mission is to promote “higher moral, intellectual, civic and social standing.”

John Finn is the first African-American to hold the association’s top volunteer post and brings leadership diversity to an organization with a diverse membership.

Chad Coleman has traveled the world as a videographer for the U.S. Army and acted in dozens of films and TV shows, including the award-winning HBO series “The Wire.”

Roger Cornelius Brown is the leader of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, one of the oldest African-American groups in the state.

Catherine Monteith Marchetti loves being a teacher.

Courtland A. Lambert Jr. faces danger each time he suits up in firefighter gear, climbs aboard a truck at Richmond Fire Station No. 1 in Church Hill and responds to a call.

True or false: You have to be a grown-up to make a difference. That’s false, says 14-year-old Jordan Randolph Pearson. This poised youth with an easy smile and big personality is out to demonstrate how much a young person can …

Sonya Clark is a master in the use of beads, combs, thread, textiles and hair. She regularly is showered with critical praise while winning recognition as a top contemporary artist.

Juan Marichal Pierce Sr. beams as he discusses the Health Education Award he accepted from the Richmond Branch NAACP at its annual Freedom Fund banquet last month.

Olivette Baugh Robinson delights in showing others age is no barrier to staying fit.

Michael R. Jackson, a forensic accountant, is the president of the Richmond First Club and has been involved with the nonprofit since 2011.

Amy P. Nisenson exudes a strong inner confidence. She describes herself as “caring, humble and self- motivated.”

Victor Lamar Rogers is on a mission to engage younger African-American men and women in community affairs.

Harold S. Lilly Sr. has stirred Richmond audiences with his organ playing for more than six decades. His ability to flawlessly execute the most difficult of sacred, secular, traditional and contemporary gospel music on the pipe and Hammond organs wows …