It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Maggie L Walker National Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in University Of Richmond, VA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bryan Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar or visit Agecroft Hall & Gardens, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in University Of Richmond, VA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in University Of Richmond, VA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in University Of Richmond, VA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond Athletics and women's basketball head coach Aaron Roussell have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt announced Thursday. Terms of the extension were not disclosed."Aaron has built a championship program and his teams play an exciting brand of basketball which has captivated the Spider community," sai...
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond Athletics and women's basketball head coach Aaron Roussell have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt announced Thursday. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.
"Aaron has built a championship program and his teams play an exciting brand of basketball which has captivated the Spider community," said Hardt. "Under his leadership, our team has climbed to new competitive heights while representing Richmond in a manner that makes Spiders everywhere proud. Extending Aaron's contract was a top priority for the University and Spider Athletics this offseason, and I'm thrilled that Coach Roussell will remain at Richmond and have the chance to continue to construct one of the top women's basketball programs in the country."
Roussell, who recently completed his sixth season at Richmond, has continued to guide the Spiders to unprecedented success, notching the program's first NCAA Tournament victory, a second straight Atlantic 10 regular season championship, and a program-record 17-game winning streak this past season. He was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year and was also honored as the 2025 Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year presented by Her Hoop Stats.
"Coach Roussell is an outstanding and inspiring role model, who prepares our remarkable women's basketball student-athletes to excel as a team and as leaders on and off the court," said University of Richmond President Kevin F. Hallock. "I am profoundly grateful for his deep commitment to our players and our entire Richmond community."
Richmond's 57 wins over the last two years are tied for 10th most in all of Division I, and Roussell's 122 wins in his six seasons at UR are the third most in program history.
"First, I want to thank everyone at the university and in our athletic department—specifically President Hallock and John Hardt," Roussell said. "I'm grateful to be surrounded by leaders with such strong alignment and a shared vision of the amazing potential women's basketball has at Richmond. I also want to thank each staff member and player who has been a part of the build of this program. We have shared many incredible achievements and created multiple lifetime memories, each of which sparks a desire for even bigger milestones ahead for this program."
Under Roussell's leadership, Richmond finished the 2024-25 season with a 28-7 record. The Spiders earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament—their highest seeding since 1991—and captured the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament win with a dominant 25-point victory over No. 9 seed Georgia Tech in the opening round.
The Spiders were the nation's top-ranked mid-major team based on March Madness seeding, Synergy's Net Rating, and CBBAnalytics' Adjusted Net Rating. Richmond was also one of just three mid-majors to rank in the top 10% nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency.
"My excitement, pride, and love for this program are at an all-time high and I can't wait to continue this journey with our fans and Spiders everywhere," Roussell said.
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KINGSTON, RI – The University of Richmond baseball team dropped the Atlantic 10 Conference series finale to the University of Rhode Island, 12-9, Sunday afternoon at Bill Beck Field.Richmond, now 22-9 on the year and 5-7 in the league, returns to A-10 action Friday, April 11 to host UMass at 2 p.m. at Pitt Field.The Spiders jumped to a three-run lead to start the game. Brady O'Brien singled ...
KINGSTON, RI – The University of Richmond baseball team dropped the Atlantic 10 Conference series finale to the University of Rhode Island, 12-9, Sunday afternoon at Bill Beck Field.
Richmond, now 22-9 on the year and 5-7 in the league, returns to A-10 action Friday, April 11 to host UMass at 2 p.m. at Pitt Field.
The Spiders jumped to a three-run lead to start the game. Brady O'Brien singled up the middle, scoring Jordan Jaffe and Phil Bernstein. DJ Pacheco brought in O'Brien with an RBI-base hit of his own.
O'Brien hit his first of two solo home runs to push the Spiders lead to 4-0 in the third. Trevor Dosenbach extended the inning, driving in Michael Elko from second with a base hit before taking second on the throw home. Dosenbach then took third on a wild pitch and scored on the throw to first on a dropped third strike. Aaron Whitley pushed the Spiders lead to 7-0 with a solo home run for his sixth of the season.
Dylan Siesky made his first collegiate start, tossing two scoreless frames and facing one over the minimum as the Spiders opener. He struck out two and walked one in 29 total pitches.
URI got on the board in the bottom of the third, scoring three runs on two walks, two hit by pitches and a wild pitch.
Richmond got a run back in the top of the fourth, when O'Brien launched his 11th home run of the season over the right field wall for an 8-3 lead.
URI started chipping away at the Spiders lead, tallying a run in the sixth and three more in the seventh.
Jaffe scored Whitley on a sacrifice fly to right for the Spiders ninth run of the day. URI rallied in the bottom of the eighth to score five runs on four hits, a walk, and a Spider miscue to win the game.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of Richmond's women's lacrosse team played its last regular season midweek game against George Washington on Wednesday afternoon. The Spiders beat the Revolutionaries 16-5 at the GW Lacrosse Field. In the win, senior Hannah Custer reached a career milestone of 100 ground balls."GW is a disciplined, gritty team. We wanted to show a lot of hustle on all p...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of Richmond's women's lacrosse team played its last regular season midweek game against George Washington on Wednesday afternoon. The Spiders beat the Revolutionaries 16-5 at the GW Lacrosse Field. In the win, senior Hannah Custer reached a career milestone of 100 ground balls.
"GW is a disciplined, gritty team. We wanted to show a lot of hustle on all parts of the field and we wanted to take things one play at a time," said Head Coach Anne Harrington.
"The team did a great job attacking from the first whistle and playing for each other today. Three of the first 4 four goals were assisted and we won five of the first six draw controls. It was important for us to challenge ourselves at practice this week and show up for a full 60 minutes. We've got a team full of very capable players—we showed that on game day today. I'm thrilled everyone got on the field today and how many different people put up points and picked up ground balls. It's a lot of fun when we play together for the W."
With the win, Richmond improves to 8-6 overall and 6-2 in Atlantic 10 play. George Washington falls to 7-7 overall and 1-6 in league play.
Colleen Quinn led the team with six points, earning a hat trick and tallying three assists. Juliana Stanley and Bridget Lonsinger both scored two goals and collected an assist, and Grace Muldoon and Keating Hopkins each netted two goals. Alexis Morton tallied two points on one goal and one assist. Elizabeth Darcy, Anya Wardle, Megan Rice and Stella Axe all scored a goal. Whitney Liebler collected a point, notching an assist.
Richmond led 19-9 in ground balls, 13-12 in draw controls, 21-14 in shots on goal and had a 100 percent success rate in clears (20-20) in the contest against GW.
The Spiders established a strong start as they scored the first two goals of the game, 2-0. At the end of the first quarter, Richmond took the 4-2 lead. Seeing four different goal scorers in the second quarter, the Spiders outscored the Revolutionaries 6-1 to extend the lead by eight at halftime, 10-2.
At the start of the second half, Richmond netted a goal and in response GW scored its third goal of the game, 11-3. The Spiders then scored three straight goals to close the third quarter with a 14-3 lead. In the last frame, the Revolutionaries were able to score two more goals, but the Spiders put two more past the GW keeper and sealed the 16-5 victory.
Richmond returns to play on Saturday, April 12 to celebrate Senior Day against Duquesne at noon.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond is no stranger to flooding. That’s why Southside ReLeaf is launching the “Go with the Flow” mapping project.Between March 20 and Labor Day, they’re collecting photos from the community to learn which areas of the city flood the most.“There are certain parts of the city that are more prone to flooding. And that could be because of outdated stormwater infrastructure, it could be that even th...
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond is no stranger to flooding. That’s why Southside ReLeaf is launching the “Go with the Flow” mapping project.
Between March 20 and Labor Day, they’re collecting photos from the community to learn which areas of the city flood the most.
“There are certain parts of the city that are more prone to flooding. And that could be because of outdated stormwater infrastructure, it could be that even the stormwater drains could be clogged up,” said Sheri Shannon, one of the co-founders of the environmental organization.
University of Richmond students will then use the submitted photos to create a detailed flood map.
“And so, at the end of it, we’re going to have this wonderful qualitative and quantitative data that the community has put together to show where it’s flooding in the city of Richmond,” Shannon said.
Southside ReLeaf works to increase green spaces in the city, especially south of the James River. She said green spaces are essential to mitigating flooding.
“In places where we don’t see a lot of greenery, a lot of gardens or tree canopy cover, not only do we see that it’s hotter, we’re also noticing that it’s also a lot more prone to flooding,” she said.
One area of interest in Richmond’s southside is Bainbridge Street, which has a history of severe flooding. Just a few years ago, a car partially submerged after getting stuck in floodwater.
So, how do you chime in? You can go to Southside ReLeaf’s website and sign up for text alerts and then text ‘FLOWRIDERS’ to the given number. You’ll receive a message that let you know when it’s going to rain in your area, reminds you to take a picture if you see flooding and to fill out the survey.
“It has only taken me 30 seconds, no more than a minute to complete this. It’s going to capture the date, it’s going to ask you ‘is currently raining or not,’ ‘the location,’ ‘is it flooding?‘” Shannon said.
She said they plan on taking their findings to city leaders to hopefully get more funding in next year’s budget to improve the infrastructure in these areas.
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RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond's track and field and cross country standout Dylan Miller (Phoenixville, Pa.) has been named the recipient of the prestigious William L. Lumpkin Track and Field Leadership Award. This honor is presented annually to a senior undergraduate member of the Spiders' cross country/track and field team in recognition of exceptional athletic and academic performanc...
RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond's track and field and cross country standout Dylan Miller (Phoenixville, Pa.) has been named the recipient of the prestigious William L. Lumpkin Track and Field Leadership Award. This honor is presented annually to a senior undergraduate member of the Spiders' cross country/track and field team in recognition of exceptional athletic and academic performance as well as outstanding citizenship.
Established in 1997 in memory of former Spiders coach Dr. William L. Lumpkin, this award was created by alumni from the 1948-49 cross country team whom Lumpkin coached. It continues to honor student-athletes who demonstrate the highest standards of leadership and dedication.
Miller, a key figure in the Spiders' middle-distance program, has served as a team captain, providing both leadership and mentorship to her teammates. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond the track, as she has contributed to the team's recognition as a USTFCCCA All-Academic Team in each of her four years. Her leadership has helped extend the program's streak of earning this academic distinction in both cross country and track and field to 23 consecutive years.
"Dylan's induction into this esteemed group of student-athletes exemplifies her dedication," said Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Lori Taylor.
"She has not only excelled in competition but has also been an invaluable mentor to her teammates. Her loyalty, work ethic, and commitment to the program have greatly contributed to our team's success. As a middle-distance runner, she embraced the journey, grew into a leadership role, and left a lasting impact on the program. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and excited to see what her future holds."
Miller's accolades include:
Miller's contributions to the Spiders program, both on and off the track, have set a high standard for future student-athletes. Her leadership and dedication embody the spirit of the William L. Lumpkin Award, cementing her legacy within the University of Richmond's track and field and cross country programs.
Former William L. Lumpkin Leadership Award Winners 2025 - Dylan Miller 2024 - Jordan Bendura 2023 - Jake Schindel 2022 - Peter Borger 2021- Trey Burleson 2020 - Miles Clikeman 2019 - Jonathan Hogue 2018 - Alexander Lucking 2017 - Mary Allen 2016 - Tim Gruber 2015 - Ryan Lee 2014 - Jason Skipper 2013- Christopher York 2012 - Devin Cassells 2011- Andrew Benford Matthew Llano 2010 - Garrett Patrick Graham 2009 - Sean Michael Welsh 2008 - Jonathan Robert Molz 2007 - Beth Ann Crocus 2006 - John Patrick Ciccarelli 2005 - Brett William Walton 2004 - Jonathan A. Lauder 2003 - Peter Thomas Jennings 2002 - David John Blanchard 2001- Jeffrey Murray Crook 2000 - Allen Gray Bowman 1999 - Steven James Conroy 1998 - Randall Todd Myers 1997- Award Established
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