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Apr 17 2013 - 2:58pm
Leigh Middleditch, co-founder of the Sorensen Institute, presented Sorensen's first Founders Award at this month's Gala. Award-winner Walt De Vries' Institute of Political Leadership in North Carolina was the inspiration for the Sorensen Institute. De Vries was also responsible for bringing Middleditch and co-founder Michael Bills together in 1993.
Michael Pearlmutter, executive director of the Institute of Political Leadership in North Carolina, accepted the award on behalf of Walt De Vries.
Apr 15 2013 - 11:18am
The 2013 Sorensen Gala on April 2 brought nearly 400 Virginians together in Richmond to honor our current and former Lieutenant Governors and Attorneys General.
Cooper Center director John Thomas began the evening with a heartfelt tribute to Sorensen's founding executive director Bill Wood, who passed away Nov. 16.
Watch the Newsroom for more video of this event in the upcoming week, and keep an eye on our Facebook page for a wealth of Gala photos coming soon.
May 6 2010 - 8:05am
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli shared these comments at the April 19, 2010 Sorensen Gala.
May 6 2010 - 7:35am
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling spoke via video at the Sorensen Institute's recent 2010 Spring Gala.
May 5 2010 - 10:05pm
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones spoke at the Sorensen 2010 Gala in Richmond on April 19.
May 5 2010 - 9:45pm
This video includes the recipients of the 2010 Service to Sorensen Award and the Expression of Ideals Award.
May 5 2010 - 2:38pm
Sorensen's Executive Director Bob Gibson at the April 19, 2010 Gala celebration in Richmond.
May 5 2010 - 11:54am
John Hager is Chairman of the Sorensen Institute's State Advisory Board. He shared these comments to welcome guests to our 2010 Gala in Richmond on April 19.
May 20 2009 - 11:32am
From our Video Vault comes this brief piece about the history and impact of the Sorensen Institute. It premiered at the March 2006 Gala in Richmond. The video includes Senator John Warner, former Governor Mark Warner, Governor Tim Kaine, a host of alumni and supporters, as well as rare on-camera interviews with Sorensen Institute co-founders Leigh Middleditch and Michael Bills. Enjoy!
