2025 Virginia Government Simulation
The inaugural Virginia Government Simulation was led by VCU's Institute for Democratic Empowerment and Pluralism from Nov. 12-14.
The 97 participants represented VCU, Bridgewater College, Brightpoint Community College, Christopher Newport College, George Mason University, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampton University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Reynolds Community College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Peninsula Community College, and Virginia State University.
2025 Award Recipients
- Rising Star Award: Amaya Shirly, Virginia Commonwealth University and Athena-Kate Canavos, University of Virginia
- Leadership Award: Asur Moltashy, Reynolds Community College
- Impact Award: Jackson Mallory, Virginia Commonwealth University and Alexandria Thomas, Brightpoint Community College
- Jay Pearson Award: Caden VanValkenburg, James Madison University
- Future Delegate Award: Ella Milton-Benoit and Patrick Greenwalt, Virginia Commonwealth University and William Wallis, Hampden-Sydney College
- Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) Award: Saliyah Loundie, Reynolds Community College
2024 Virginia Government Simulation
The inaugural Virginia Government Simulation was led by VCU's Institute for Democracy, Pluralism, and Community Empowerment from Oct. 3-5.
The 45 student participants represented VCU, Bridgewater College, George Mason University, Hampton University, Radford University, Reynolds Community College, the University of Richmond, Virginia Peninsula Community College and Virginia Tech.
2024 Award Recipients
- Rising Star Award: Riley Johnson, Radford University
- Leadership Award: Julian Namez, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Impact Award: Jess Montgomery, Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Jay Pearson Award: Jory Cardoza, Bridgewater College
- Future Delegate Award: Aaron Ress, University of Richmond
- Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) Award: Tony Lucy, Bridgewater College
Student Coverage
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2025 Spring Regional Conference
Join us for a day of immersive learning, meaningful collaboration and leadership development.
We are pleased to announce the Regional Virginia Government Simulation is taking place on March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is designed to build on the experiences from last year, providing even more opportunities for engagement, learning and leadership development
Secure your spot today by clicking the button below. Registration closes on March 10, 2025, so don’t miss out!
Choose Your Region
- Eastern Virginia: Virginia Peninsula Community College, Hampton, VA
- Central Virginia: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA
- Western Virginia: Radford University, Radford, VA
- Virtual meeting: Hosted online by Bridgewater College
Why Attend?
- Deepen your legislative skills: Expand your knowledge in bill writing and the reconciliation of legislation with more advanced sessions.
- Collaborate with peers: Engage in in-person morning sessions to draft two critical pieces of legislation:
- Code of Conduct
- Election Rules and Procedures
These two pieces of legislation will serve as the foundation for the 2025 Fall VGS Simulation bill book, ensuring that your work directly influences next year's program.
- Enhance your impact: Join the afternoon virtual meeting where all regions collaborate to reconcile and finalize the legislation developed in the morning.
- Convenient locations: With four regional options, attend a session within two hours of your home, making it easier to continue your involvement in VGS.