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The C-Suite Awards celebrate top corporate executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company performance, and community engagement.
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June 4, 2026
11:30am – 1:30 pm
The Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin St
Richmond
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Sponsorship benefits include a table for your guests, the right to use the event logo, multimedia marketing opportunities and much more depending on the sponsorship level you choose. This event is limited attendance. If seats are available after the sponsorship deadline, a limited number of individual tickets will go on sale. Tables are only available with sponsorship.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact your account manager or email [email protected]
If you have questions about this awards event, please email [email protected]
Who is eligible to be nominated?
C-Suite Award nominees must have their primary work office in Virginia and must hold a top corporate executive position (CEO, COO, CFO, etc.) or equivalent job (executive director, owner, etc.).
How can I or my organization be considered for the C-Suite Awards?
While anyone can nominate an executive, we recommend nominations come from a senior leader in the organization. It is then required that the nominee complete the application process.
How many executives can my organization nominate?
There is no limit on the number of executives who can be nominated from a single company or organization.
What are the award categories?
Awards categories will be based on executive positions, so awards will be presented for outstanding CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Chief Human Resources/People Officer, etc. There will also be an overall award presented to a company or organization for best overall C-Suite.
What is the nomination process and the steps to take?
Once the online nomination form is completed, an automated email will be sent to the individual nominated, and a submission receipt will be sent to the email address placed in the “Nominator’s Email” field.
In order for the nominee to continue with the process, they must fill out the application form by the application deadline listed in the automated email and on the corresponding event landing page.
You can also submit up to three optional letters of recommendation to be included in the nominee’s judging packet as supporting materials. This is not a requirement, but an added benefit.
What are the judges looking for when selecting the C-Suite Awards?
It is essential that the candidate has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity and has made an impact on their community and/or Virginia as a whole. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation.
Can I save the nomination or application forms while I’m working on them?
Unfortunately, at this time you cannot, but we’re working to fix that. In the meantime, we suggest either filling out the forms on a separate sheet of paper and/Word Doc first or be prepared to spend some time in the form.
If I’m an honoree, do I need to purchase a ticket to the awards ceremony?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself if you are an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Please, note that all Virginia Business events are limited in attendance based on location. Honorees and sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Individual tickets will only go on sale if space is available after sponsorship deadlines.
What is included in sponsorship packages?
Sponsorship opportunities to include a table for your guests, multimedia marketing, logo usage and much more depending on the level your company selects. For more sponsorship information and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected]
2026 Honorees
Government
Joe Benevento*, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp. (VIPC)
Garrett Hart, Chesterfield County
Khalid Jones, Virginia Lottery
Perry Miller, Richmond International Airport
Robert Osmond, Virginia IT Agency
Mark Perryman, Norfolk Airport Authority
Higher Education
Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson, Virginia Wesleyan University
Mark Luellen, The University of Virginia
Towuanna Porter Brannon, Virginia Peninsula Community College
Nonprofit
Cliff Fleet, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Michael Lutes, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Mark Nantz, Valley Health
Tim Skeen, Sentara Health
Teresa Owens Tyson, St. Mary’s Health Wagon
Richmond Vincent Jr., Goodwill of the Valleys
Private company with 51-149 employees
Andrew J. Carpenter, Phlow Corp.
Charles D. Hatley, Melone Hatley PC
Xavier Meers, Nightingale Ice Cream
Private company with 150-499 employees
Walter D. Bayne, Cary Street Partners Wealth Management
Watt Foster, Foster Fuels, Inc.
Craig Halliday*, Unanet
Harvey L. Johnson, PBMares
Shannon O. Pierce, Virginia Natural Gas
Brian K. Revere, Breeden Construction
Jacqueline Rogers Ray, Capital Square
Laura Sprouse, Brown Edwards
Jennifer Wold, Forvis Mazars
Private company with more than 500 employees
Alex Berentzen, Thompson Restaurants
Jonathan Evans, B&A
Shannon Hayes, Timmons Group
Patrick Y. Shim, LS Cable & System Ltd.
John Steckel, American Systems
Nicole Stuart, Top Guard Security
Public company with less than $500 million in annual revenue
Thomas J. Fulton, Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc.
Public company with more than $500 million in annual revenue
Kim Enochs*, Marsh McLennan Agency
Dawn Glynn, TowneBank
Colin Robinson, Branch
Maria Tedesco, Atlantic Union Bank
*Two-time honoree; recipient of the Leadership Distinction
2025 Honorees
Government
Joe Benevento
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)
Dr. Joseph Casey
Chesterfield County
John A. Vithoulkas
Henrico County
Higher Education
Marcia Conston
Tidewater Community College
Bret Danilowicz
Radford University
Scott D. Miller
Virginia Wesleyan University
Nonprofit with less than $10 million in annual revenue
Peter Allen Schmidt
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Bryan K. Stephens
Hampton Roads Chamber
Michel Zajur
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Nonprofit with more than $10 million in annual revenue
Sean T. Connaughton
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Melinda Hancock
Sentara Health
Elizabeth Ann McClanahan
Virginia Tech Foundation
Becky Sawyer
Sentara Health
Private company with 50 or fewer employees
Rebecca Geller
The Geller Law Group
Private company with 51-149 employees
Robby Demeria
Phlow
Hannah Pollack
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches
Dr. Angela D. Reddix
ARDX | Envision Lead Grow | The Mustard Seed Place
Kim Snyder
KlariVis
Private company with 150-499 employees
Joe Caliri
SimVentions
Timothy A. Faulkner
The Breeden Company
Woody Fowler
Williams Mullen
Craig Halliday
Unanet
Whitson Huffman
Capital Square
Joseph R. Schmuckler
Cary Street Partners
Private company with more than 500 employees
W. Taylor Franklin
Franklin Group
Brad Hobbs
Air Control Concepts
Brian Schools
Chartway Credit Union
Julian Setian
SOSi
Evan Shriver
Atlantic Constructors
Public company with less than $500 million in annual revenue
Paul W. Nester
RGC Resources
Public company with more than $500 million in annual revenue
Kimberly A.C. Enochs
Marsh McLennan Agency
William Foster III
TowneBank
Shawn Tibbetts
Armada Hoffler
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SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
Experience Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Celebration Sponsors
The Breeden Company
Brown Edwards
Chesterfield Economic Development
Virginia Hospital Healthcare Association
