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2026 Forty Under 40 Awards
Across Virginia, a rising generation of professionals is stepping into leadership roles, shaping industries and communities with a focus on results and long-term impact. From entrepreneurs and executives to public servants, their work reflects a clear sense of purpose — and a growing generational influence on how business and civic life operate in the commonwealth. […]
Out and About: May 2026
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 […]
2026 Forty Under 40: PATRICK WHELAN
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION OFFICER TOWNEBANK | PORTSMOUTH
2026 Forty Under 40: DAVIS WATSON
SENIOR VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP MANAGER FERGUSON ENTERPRISES | NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: VIJAY VASWANI
DIRECTOR OF MASON SBDC REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | HERNDON
2026 Forty Under 40: MALLORY TUTTLE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA TECH NEWPORT NEWS CENTER AND VIRGINIA TECH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: CHRISTINA TODD
FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR | CARY STREET PARTNERS | GLEN ALLEN
2026 Forty Under 40: CASSIDY M. TAYLOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR ACCESS POINT PUBLIC AFFAIRS NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: KEVIN SWEENEY JR.
DIRECTOR OF SHIPYARD BUSINESS OPERATIONS COLONNA’S SHIPYARD NORFOLK
2026 Forty Under 40: CARA ROBINSON STEWART
ASSOCIATE CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER AND FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ST. MARY’S HEALTH WAGON WISE COUNTY
2026 Forty Under 40: WILLIAM SMITH
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE DOMINION ENERGY | NORFOLK
2026 Forty Under 40: ABBY SMITH
MANAGER OF STRATEGY AND GROWTH | QANTM CREATIVE | NORFOLK
