Saturday, April 27th, 2024

G Gathering First Citizen Award

First Citizen Award



Chesapeake Rotary Club recognized attorney John Brown as Chesapeake's 2007 First Citizen at a sold-out fundraiser dinner held at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Attended by more than 500 people including past Chesapeake First Citizens, the event paid tribute to John Brown's numerous volunteer contributions to the Hampton Roads area.


D.J. Hansen, Jim Evans, and Major Joe Kershon

1988 First Citizen Hugo Owens, Sr., Hugo Owens, Jr., Durwood Curling and Gladys Wilfore

1986 First Citizen Dr. Donald Buckley and 2007 First Citizen John Brown.

Martha Pardo and Sheriff John Newhart, 1971 First Citizen

Rotarian Deputy Louis Tayon, Chief of police Richard Justice, and Merrill Craig

1991 First Citizen Dr. Juan Montero and Shopper Publisher Jean Loxley-Barnard

Rotarian Reverend Charles Moseley of Great Bridge Baptist church with his wife of 50 years Louise