Black Leadership Nominations - Virginia Business

Call for Nominations: 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards

We are seeking nominations due at 11:45 p.m. on Monday, November 17, for Black business leaders to feature in the February 2026 issue of Virginia Business. To be considered, nominees must hold senior executive positions or be owners or co-owners of a business. Previous award winners are not eligible. Only one entry per executive.

Nominee's Name(Required)

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Nominee's Title/ Position(Required)

Name of nominee's business/workplace(Required)

Nominee’s business type(Required)

Profit

Non Profit

Nominee’s business size(Required)

Small business – 99 or fewer employees

Midsized business – 100 to 499 employees

Large business – 500 + employees

Nominee's industry type(Required)

City (must be in Virginia)(Required)

Nominee's Phone Number(Required)

Nominee's Email(Required)

List the nominee’s major career accomplishments and achievements.(Required)

List any past and present civic volunteerism, board positions and other similar community initiatives in which the nominee has participated.(Required)

Cite examples of how the nominee has provided career development and mentorship opportunities to others.(Required)

Name of person making nomination

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Your Phone Number(Required)

Your Email(Required)

Relationship to nominee(Required)

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Call for Nominations: 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards

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