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Out and About: May 2026
Business events, awards and conferences around Virginia
Out and About: May 2026
Business events, awards and conferences around Virginia
For the 16th year, Virginia Business and Best Companies Group presented the Best Places to Work in Virginia awards. On March 31, the winners celebrated at a rock music-themed awards banquet held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa in Henrico County’s Short Pump area. Photos by Matthew R.O. Brown for Virginia Business.
1. L to R: PC&A Business Environments Senior Executive Assistant Timesha McFayden and Interior Design Associate Amari Coles
2. Patriot Group International CEO Greg Craddock (center) accepted his company’s award as Virginia’s 2026 No. 1 Best Place to Work in the large businesses category from Virginia Business Sales Manager Toni McCracken (left) and Account Executive Julia Plashal (right).
3. WTVR CBS 6 News anchor GeNienne Samuels co-hosted the 2026 Virginia Best Places to Work awards.
4. L to R: Kearney & Co. employees Briana Banks, Kris Williams, Julie Wheeler and Lindsey Pandak
5. Employees from Kech won the 2026 Spirit Award for being the most spirited and fun workplace in attendance at the awards banquet.
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