HEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) presented the 2025 Northumberland Distinguished Citizen Award to A. Mason Brent for his dedication to conservation and service to the Northumberland County community.
The award presentation took place at the NAPS annual Fall Social October 19 at the Tavern Meeting Building in Heathsville, reported president Mike Ahart.
The Brent family has owned the century farm Roanoke in Heathsville for five generations. As a retired executive, Brent lives the life of a gentleman farmer, managing 650 acres while embracing proper land use, resource preservation and conservation practices. The A. Mason Brent Family was named the Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s Conservation Champion in 2017.
Directly, and through his family foundation, Brent has been a significant contributor to the social and economic welfare of Northumberland County, supporting the….
