15-05-2025
Delceno Miles named 2025 VB First Citizen
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Jaycees named Delceno Miles as the 2025 First Citizen of Virginia Beach Wednesday.
Since 1950, this award recognizes city residents who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
Miles was surprised at the Black Eye Peas restaurant at Lynnhaven Mall, and was recognized due to her visionary leadership, civic engagement and dedication to inclusive growth.
She was greeted by civic leaders, including former Gov. Bob McDonnell who was named First Citizen last year.
'We could not have had a better choice,' McDonnell said. 'She is a kind, gentle, humorous, smart soul. represents the best of Virginia Beach and she is always about the service of others. That's what we believe in Virginia Beach. It is such a beautiful town, a great place to live. People like Delceno Miles.
Said Miles: 'Mama this if for you. Thank you.'
The Jaycees also recognized Taylor Franklin for his contributions to regional business and Billy Almond for his outstanding service to the Jaycees.
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