Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam announced the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Honor Awards at an Executive Mansion ceremony on Wednesday. The Governor presented the awards to employees who consistently demonstrate exemplary service and commitment to the Commonwealth. There were 11 award categories and 15 total recipients. All classified full-time, part-time and wage employees may be nominated for the awards and winners are chosen by a committee comprised of the Governor’s Cabinet, Cabinet deputies and agency heads.