State Poet Laureate
In 1963, Virginia established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Margaret O. Daramola, who was appointed to a two-year term in 2023. Daramola is the author of A Pathway Through Survival (2021).
Alexandria
In 2022, Zeina Azzam became the poet laureate of Alexandria, Virginia.
Arlington County
In 2020, Holly Karapetkova was appointed poet laureate of Arlington County.
Fairfax County
In 2022, Danielle Badra was appointed poet laureate of Fairfax County through 2024.