# @acaptainforlife on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-28T19:55:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Christopher Newport Alumni (@acaptainforlife) — https://gondola.cc/acaptainforlife

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🏆 2026 Alumni Awards | Distinguished Alumni Service Award

Congratulations to Douglas G. Pons ’92, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award!
A lifelong Williamsburg resident and proud Christopher Newport University alumnus, Douglas G. Pons ’92 has devoted his career to strengthening his community through visionary leadership, public service, and civic engagement. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Doug built a successful career as a business owner and real estate entrepreneur while remaining deeply committed to improving the quality of life throughout Williamsburg and the Hampton Roads region.
Doug’s dedication to public service spans more than three decades. He has served 16 years on the Williamsburg City Council, including six years as Mayor and two years as Vice Mayor, following eight years on the Williamsburg Planning Commission. Today, he continues to provide leadership as Chairman of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC), Chairman of the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and in numerous other regional and local leadership roles that support transportation, housing, tourism, economic development, and education.
Beyond elected office, Doug has generously shared his time and expertise with countless civic and nonprofit organizations, including the Kiwanis Club, Williamsburg Jaycees, the Virginia Living Museum, the YMCA, and the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance. His exceptional leadership has earned numerous honors, including the Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce Roll of the Drum Award, the Williamsburg Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, Inside Business Top 40 Under 40, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year.
Congratulations, Doug, on this well-deserved recognition. Your lifelong commitment to servant leadership, community engagement, and public service exemplifies the enduring values of Christopher Newport University and its alumni community.

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