Laurel Ridge Honors Local Luminaries with Medallion of Recognition

Laurel Ridge Community College recently hosted its Medallion of Recognition ceremony on a Wednesday afternoon. The event awarded the college's highest non-academic honors to three notable individuals for their significant contributions to the college and the wider community.

One of the medallions was awarded posthumously to Alexandra 'Alex' Burton, a former administrative assistant at the college who died from cancer in May 2022. Alex was honored for her dedication to breast cancer awareness and her support for her colleagues. Her husband and son received the medallion on her behalf and thanked the community for their support during their difficult time.

Clay Corbin, the Superintendent of the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, also received a Medallion of Recognition. With over twenty years of service, Corbin has improved educational programs for inmates, including GED completion and specialized training programs. His work, supported by Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, has helped provide inmates with better opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration.

The ceremony additionally recognized retired Fauquier County Administrator Paul McCulla for his role in establishing the Skilled Trades Center at the Fauquier Campus of Laurel Ridge. McCulla's efforts in securing a 62-acre land donation have significantly benefited the college and local community by providing a dedicated space for trades education.

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