The honorary position of the Grand Marshal of the Guinea Jubilee recognizes a person who has significantly contributed to the Guinea community in Gloucester, Virginia.
Past Grand Marshals
2022 – John ‘Jackie’ Thomas Bonniville, Sr.
2021 – Canceled Due to COVID-19
2020 – Canceled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
2019 Nannie Mae Belvin Jenkins McComber*
2018 Ronald “Ronnie” Stephen Thomas
2017 Faye Jenkins Deal
2016 J. C. West, Jr.
2015 Earl L. Kellum*
2014 Elliott Franklin Hogge*
2013 Ellis Eugene West
2012 Robert Lee Greene
2011 Steve Michael Kellum
2010 Marvin Crane*
2009 Alvin Lionel Jenkins*
2008 Tom Howard Brown
2007 Charles Hundley Stubblefield*
2006 Ernest Rudolph West, Sr.*
2005 Marion C. Randall
2004 Julius A. Edwards*
2003** Julius A. Edwards*
2002 Kenneth I. Bonniville
2001 Harry James Jenkins, Jr.*
2000 Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis
1999 Lewis Samuel Hogge*
1998 Leonard Leiffer*
1997 Raymond “Kenny Man” Kellum
1996 Woodrow Wilson “Bill” Owens*
1995 Louise Owens Shackelford*
1994 Vendell Kellum Sr.* & Vendell Kellum Jr.*
1993 Jennings Hogge*
1992 Edward Hogge*
1991 Edna Haynes Hicks*
1990 Eldridge N. Cook*
1989 Hugh Riley Rowe*
1988 Hazel V. Jenkins*
1987 Wilbur Templeman*
1986 Willie Calvin Haywood*
1985 Morris Rowe Hogge*
1984 Isaac Rosser Blake*
1983 John Hennion Brown*
1982 William Evertte “Noody” Belvin*
1981 Clarence Benjamin “Buck” Rowe*
** Canceled due to Hurricane Isabel * Deceased
Nomination Forms – Due July 15
The honorary position of the Grand Marshal of the Guinea Jubilee recognizes a person who has significantly contributed to the Guinea community in Gloucester, Virginia.
Priority will be given, but not limited to, people:
- Who live in Guinea
- Who work the water or in affiliated occupations
- Who have garnered respect and have seniority in the community
The Nominee should embody the spirit of Guinea, have strong connections to the community, be recognizable, and bring prestige to the celebration of the Guinea heritage.
Persons who have previously served as the Guinea Jubilee Grand marshal are not eligible for nomination a second time. (See below for complete list of previous Guinea Jubilee Grand Marshals.)
To nominate a person, please include:
- Name for Consideration for Grand Marshal.
- Contact Information for the nominee (phone number or address).
- Qualifications/Connection to Guinea.
- Name and contact phone number of the person making the submission.
- Any other information that will guide the committee’s decision.
Mail nominations to: The Grand Marshal Committee, P.O. Box 411, Bena, VA 23018 or Email: info@guineaheritage.org. Yearly Deadline, July 15.
Grand Marshall Suggestion
The Guinea Jubilee Committee invites names for consideration for Grand Marshal
Please complete the information and click “Submit”.
You may also complete and mail a paper form.
Thank you for your interest and support!
