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VACo recognizes Dinwiddie; county highlights Emerging Leaders Academy
Summary
Dinwiddie County received a VACo Achievement Award and officials highlighted the Dinwiddie Emerging Leaders Academy (DELA), a six-month leadership program for 11th–12th graders which the county presented as a model for youth leadership development.
Gage Harter, Director of Communications/Public Relations, congratulated Dinwiddie County on receiving a VACo Achievement Award, noting the county’s strong record in the program. Yannette Nicholas described the Dinwiddie Emerging Leaders Academy (DELA), launched in 2024, which provides a six-month leadership curriculum for 11th- and 12th-grade students, including hands-on experiences and a stipend upon completion.
Board members and the County Administrator noted that the program’s value is measured by participant growth and local youth development. Mr. Massengill said the program was inspired by his experience with the Governor's Fellows Program and aims to introduce leadership development at an earlier age.
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