The Grove Dedication

Celebrating Legends in a Legendary Place

The Grove Committee and the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce invite you to the dedication of The Grove to honor past and present leaders who have been recognized by the Chamber for their civic and business leadership. 

Situated beneath 150-year-old oak trees in a quiet area of McIntire Park East, The Grove is a community gathering place that invites rest and reflection. This monument to community leadership was envisioned and built by a group of private citizens in partnership with the Chamber and the City of Charlottesville.

To access The Grove: Park in the Skate Park parking lot at the corner of McIntire Park Drive and Rugby Avenue. The Grove is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking area. Cross the pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks, then turn left on the paved walkway leading away from the Skate Park. 

For those with limited mobility, please contact Peggy Van Yahres for specific park access directions.

Rain date: May 30; 10am.

Chamber Award Recipients: 
Eugene & Lorraine Williams • 2023
Tracey Greene • 2023
Kara Chandeysson • 2022
Liza Borches • 2020
Juandiego Wade • 2019
Joyce W. Robbins• 2018
Kurt Krueger• 2017
William J. Kehoe • 2016
Marcus Martin, M.D. • 2015
Cathy Train • 2014
Cole Hendrix • 2013
Mike Gaffney • 2012
Martin V. Burks III • 2011
Alvin Clements • 2010
John T. Casteen, III • 2009
Dan & Lou Jordan • 2008
Harold Wright • 2007
Grace Carpenter • 2006
Joseph Teague, Sr. • 2005
E. Marshall Pryor, III • 2004
Leonard Sandridge • 2003
William L. Howard • 2002
James S. Kennan • 2001
Paul H. Wood • 2000
Richard & Julia Nunley • 1999
Mary Ann Elwood • 1998
Dr. George & Ann Spence • 1997
Laurence Richardson• 1996
Guy Agnor • 1995
The Jessup Family • 1994
Nancy O’Brien • 1993
Darden Towe • 1992
Jim & Bunny Murray • 1991
Elizabeth B. Gleason • 1990
Drewary J. Brown • 1989
John B. Rogan • 1988
Hovey S. Dabney • 1987
Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr. • 1986
Francis Fife • 1985
Bernard J. Haggerty • 1984
George C. Palmer II • 1983
James E. Bowen • 1982
Junius R. Fishburne • 1981
Laurence Brunton • 1980
Mary Victoria Craw • 1979
Lionel S. Key • 1978
Randolph H. Perry • 1977
Joel M. Cochran • 1976
Mitchell Van Yahres • 1975