To honor Cabell Brand’s legacy of service, each year TAP presents The Cabell Brand Hope Award to a community member who is nominated by their peers.
Cabell Brand — founder of TAP, which is celebrating 60years of service — was a tireless advocate for a wide spectrum of issues. He generously gave his time and efforts to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. You can read more about Cabell here.
Criteria for Hope Award Nominees
Nominees must:
- Demonstrate an extended commitment to anti-poverty, educational, or environmental causes
- Serve as a dedicated volunteer or advocate over a sustained period of time
- Exemplify the spirit of community action through leadership, innovation, and resilience
- Reside in one of the eleven localities served by TAP: the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, Lexington, Roanoke, and Salem
Past Honorees
Mayor Sherman Lea, 2024
Dr. Faith Pasley, M.D., FAAFP, 2023
Abby Verdillo Hamilton, 2022
Nancy Agee, 2021
Ted Edlich, 2020
Reverend Kathy O’Keeffe, 2019
Dr. Brenda Louise Hale, 2018
Dr. Rita Bishop, 2017
Peter Lewis, 2016
Pearl Fu, 2015
Submit a Nomination
Please fill out the submission form below. The biography of the nominee is required. You may request a paper form by emailing robin.reynolds@nulltapintohope.org or by downloading a copy here: 2025 TAP Cabell Brand Award nomination form.
Submissions received without a biography will not be considered. The 2025 deadline for applications is Friday, August 29, 2025, 11:59PM. Please note that a photograph will be required of the person selected for the award.