The Outstanding Woman in the Community Award winner for 2022 is Rosalind Baker, currently serving as a District Court Judge in District 22B, which covers both Davidson and Davie Counties.

Rosalind was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to fill a vacant a vacant seat on the bench, and with that appointment, Rosalind became the first African American to serve as a judge in District 22B.

Rosalind is a graduate of NC A&T State University and received her Juris Doctorate from NC Central University Law School. After being admitted to the NC State Bar, she returned home to Lexington to open an office where she practiced for over 35 years.

While not practicing law or being a seated District Court Judge, Rosalind has always given back to her community in many ways. Including, but not limited to, serving on the Board of Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Center, Chairperson of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, Salvation Army of Davidson County Board (Chairperson), Hospice of Davidson County, The Life Center of Davidson County, Home Solutions of Davidson County, Pastor’s Pantry, Cancer Services of Davidson County, Davidson County Community Action, Habitat for Humanity and First Hope Ministries of Davidson County. Rosalind is also a past member of the Lexington Rotary Club.

The Outstanding Woman in the Community Award Committee (made up of past winners) is pleased to present this award to Rosalind Baker for a life-time of community-oriented efforts to help make Lexington and Davidson County a better place to live. Rosalind embodies the true spirit of what this award represents and we couldn’t be happier to make this presentation. Congratulations, Rosalind!