2022 Fort Lee Good Neighbor Award Recipients
County of Prince George, Virginia
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For immediate release:
August 25, 2022
For further information contact:
Jeffrey D. Stoke – (804) 722-8600
Email: Jstoke@princegeorgecountyva.gov
2022 Fort Lee Good Neighbor Award Recipients
(l-r) MG Mark Simerly, CASCOM & Fort Lee Commanding General with recipients Hermon Maclin
and Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, Command Sergeant Major Marco Torres. CASCOM CSM.
Prince George, VA - Prince George 4-H agent, Hermon Maclin was recently awarded the Fort Lee Good Neighbor Award for his support of youth and families through Virginia 4-H programs. His certificate read: Over the years, Hermon has applied for and received grants to help youth develop skills in public speaking, critical thinking, STEM, computer coding, video creation, 4-H camping and more. He has set the bar high for others to emulate. His commitment and devotion exemplify a spirit of sacrifice in keeping with the proudest traditions of our nation and the true spirit of the Department of the Army. He has impacted countless lives through his 4-H programming.
Prince George County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, was also awarded the Fort Lee Good Neighbor Award for her work within the County’s school system. Her certificate read: Lisa Pennycuff provides training and awareness to the PGCS division leadership team, teachers, and staff on the challenges of military-connected students and supports military families directly with an array of initiatives and partnerships intended to enhance the education efforts of military children. Dr. Pennycuff has set the bar high for others to emulate. Her commitment and devotion exemplify a spirit of sacrifice in keeping with the proudest traditions of our nation and the true spirit of the Department of the Army.
At the ceremony, Major General Mark Simerly said “On behalf of Fort Lee, I would like to congratulate each of you on becoming a Fort Lee Good Neighbor Award Recipient.” In total, five citizens were recognized at the ceremony.
The Fort Lee Good Neighbor award is given annually to community members who have contributed significantly to the support of Fort Lee and our military. This award honors and pays tribute to individuals who have enhanced the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families.
Nominations were submitted from major commands, tenant organizations and key community leaders to identify those deserving of Fort Lee’s highest honor. Nominations went through a Fort Lee leader selection board and were then submitted to Major General Simerly who approved all nominations.
Dr. Pennycuff and Mr. Maclin were presented this prestigious award on August 11, 2022, at the Civilian Military Council Meeting and Luncheon held on Fort Lee. The Commanding General also invited all of this year’s recipients to additional ceremonial events throughout the year in which they will take part with the Commanding General.
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