The Brandons, Hampton's Oscar-like awards for the premiere asset builders in the community, are given each year to a select group of people who incorporate the Developmental Assets into the exemplary work they do to nurture, support, and empower Hampton's youth.

2005 Brandons:

This year The Brandons coincided with Hampton's selection as one of the 100 BEST Communities for Young People. The award, given by America's Promise based on our city's commitment to youth, helped make the 2005 celebration special since many of the honorees and guests are the very reason that Hampton is considered such a great place for youth and families.

Matt Asay: Neighborhood leader, Neighborhood Youth Advisory Board adult advisor

Michelle Simpson: Founder and CEO, Inspiring Minds

Paula Spady: Principal of Rivermont School

Honorable Mention:

Deborah Ross: Language Arts tutor, Machen Elementary School

Farmington Youth Engagement Committee

2004 Asset-Builder Roundup:

Asset builders from across the city gathered on November 9, 2004 in the Kecoughtan High School cafeteria for a little "down home" celebrating. Michael Chapman, a junior at Hampton High and Mary Haug, a junior at Phoebus High, spoke of the importance of developmental assets from a young person's perspective. Mayor Ross Kearney presented the annual Brandon Developmental Asset awards to:

Ernest Ferguson: Longtime Y H Thomas Community Center volunteer

Sharon Bennett: Before and Afterschool program coordinator, Burbank ES

Mary Curran: President of Hampton Council of PTSAs

Pastor Joe Baker: Youth Minister at the Messiah Center

2003 The First Annual Brandon Awards:

• Lifetime Asset Builder Award

  Mary E. Johnson

  Community Activist

• Brandon Developmental Asset Award Honorees

  Guy Barber	Volunteer, Moton Elementary School
  Valerie Cook	Administrator and Leader, Girl Scouts, Colonial Coast Council
  Parent Teachers Association	Samuel P. Langley Elementary School

  
  

  
• Outstanding Assets Builder Honorees +

  Alice Adams	Guidance Counselor, Mary Peake Center, Hampton City Schools
  Rev. Dr. Jerome A Barbor	Pastor, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple
  Scott Canaday	Recreation Manager, Hampton Parks and Recreation
  Bruce Godwin	Assistant Principal, New Horizons Technical Center
  Eleanor Kimball	Nurse, Armstrong Fundamental School Religious Educator, St. Joseph Catholic Church
  Luretta Ray	Guidance counselor, Davis Middle School Past President, Jack and Jill
  Rev. Robert W. Sharp	Minister, Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church
  Rev. Kevin Swann	Six House Inc.
  Jim Thompson	Former teacher, Hampton High School, Natural Helper Sponsor
  Barbara W. Weaver	Teacher, Eaton Fundamental Middle School

• 2001 Assets Under Construction: +

  On the third anniversary of the kick-off of the Mobilization for Youth, asset builders throughout the city gathered at an event called "Assets under Construction" to celebrate and present awards to some of Hampton's outstanding asset builders.

  Artie Williams	Mobilization volunteer
  Melody McCloud	Principal, Moton Elementary School
  Velicia Waymer	PTA President, Moton Elementary School
  William Davis	Detective, Hampton Police Department and YCOPE (Youth Community-Oriented Policing Effort) Officer for Newtown neighborhood
  Tony Perkins	Detective, Hampton Police and Newtown YCOPE Program
  Ernie Banks	Vice-President & Editor, the Daily Press

  

• Mobilization for Youth
• 40 Developmental Assets
• Insights & Evidence
• Be an Asset Builder
• List of Resources
• Brandon