The award is presented annually to an individual who “embodies the spirit, independence and character of the legendary actress” during The Kate’s fundraising gala.

On Thursday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin presented the first 2025 Spirit of Virginia Award to the Gloucester Institute at the Holly Knoll estate.

Governor Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin presented the fourth 2025 Spirit of Virginia Award to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation at the memorial Site in Bedford Tuesday.