Draper Recognized as September Employee of the Month
Published on September 30, 2025
Draper Goes Above and Beyond
FARMVILLE, Va. (September 30, 2025) – At its September 9, 2025 meeting, the Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the September Employee of the Month, Prince Edward County’s Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, Heaven L. Draper. Draper has served the County in the Commissioner’s Office for five years and was recently promoted to the position of Chief Deputy.
“Heaven goes above and beyond in assisting the public and supporting her colleagues,” said Crystal L. Hensley, Commissioner of Revenue. “I am grateful to Heaven for her professionalism, initiative and commitment to uplifting others. Prince Edward County is fortunate to have her on our team.”
To be considered for Employee of the Month, an employee must demonstrate at least one of the County’s core values: Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation Initiative, Attitude Displayed, and Positive Action. If a Prince Edward County citizen wishes to nominate a county employee for Employee of the Month recognition, please contact Crystal Baker at 434-392-8837.
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Photo Identification:
Front Row: Board Chair Bill Jenkins; Grayson Draper; Employee of the Month Heaven Draper; County Administrator Doug Stanley.
2nd Row: Supervisors David Emert, Jerry Townsend, Pattie Cooper-Jones and Odessa Pride, Ed.D.; Vice Chair Harrison Jones; Supervisors Cannon Watson and Llew Gilliam.
About Prince Edward County:
In 1754, Prince Edward County was founded in southern Virginia. Today, it stands as the crossroads of the closing days of the American Civil War and the birthplace of America’s fight for civil rights in education. Home to 22,000 citizens, the County offers a rural, progressive lifestyle, two institutions of higher education, a vibrant arts and cultural community, a flourishing downtown shopping district, and a rich abundance of college athletics and outdoor recreational offerings. Find out more: visit the Prince Edward County website or follow Prince Edward County on Facebook @PrinceEdwardCo and on YouTube.