NORFOLK -- Former Gov. Gerald L. Baliles was honored last night as Virginian of the Year, an annual award given by the Virginia Press Association.
Baliles received the award at the association's annual convention in Norfolk.
Born in Patrick County, Baliles served as a member of the House of Delegates and attorney general before he was governor from 1986-1990. Baliles pushed through more spending on transportation and education during his term.
He later joined a law firm and is director of the Miller Center for Public Affairs, a public policy think-tank at the University of Virginia.
The annual award usually is given to a Virginia native who has achieved prominence in a career such as showbusiness, sports or politics.
-- The Associated Press
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