The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, and breaking glass ceilings.
To be considered, nominees must work in Virginia and hold C-suite or equivalent executive positions or be owners or co-owners of a business.
Awards Celebration
October 6, 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin St
Richmond
5:30 p.m. – Networking Reception
6:15 p.m. – Dinner and Awards Celebration
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Sponsorship opportunities 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. The event is limited attendance and will sell out. If tickets are available after the sponsorship deadline, a limited number of individual tickets will go on sale.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact your account manager or email
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If you have questions about this awards event, please email
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2025 Women in Leadership
Shaza Andersen
Trustar Bank
Heather Armentrout
Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace
Nupur Sidhu Bal
Bowen Ten Long & Bal
Nancy Barker
VHB
Barbara Blake
Old Dominion University
Corrie Teague Bobe
Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism
Anna Bonet Olivart
Elizabeth River Crossings / abertis USA
Sharon Brickhouse Martin
VHC Health
Denise Chadwick Wright
Birmingham Green
Andrea D. Copeland
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Roenker Cordova
Virginia Wesleyan University
Ali Cunningham
Hunton Andrews Kurth
Kimberly Davis
Friends of Southwest Virginia
Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz
YHB | CPA & Consultants
Deborah Gandy
Chevy Chase Trust
Christine Gustafson
The Breeden Company
Julie H. Gustavsson
Keiter CPAs
Emily Hartman
Allianz Partners
Nikki Hastings
CvilleBioHub
Nancy Helman
Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Amanda Herron
PwC
Caroline Lawson
Air Control Concepts
Jennifer S. Lehman
Hantzmon Wiebel
Mary N. Mannix
Augusta Health
Amy D. McCracken
University of Richmond
Catherine McGhee
Virginia Department of Transportation
Dr. Thuy Melvin
Kaiser Permanente
Delceno C. Miles
The Miles Agency
Clare Miller
Atlantic Union Bank
Lennie Gail Mitcham
Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing
Tammy Neale
Virginia Housing
Nicole Newsome
Qantm Creative
Shannon Pierce
Virginia Natural Gas
Susan Pilato
PC&A Business Environments/Mantra Inspired Furniture
Amber Price
Sentara
Linda Rabbitt
Rand Construction Corp.
Angela Reddix
ARDX
Rebecca Riordan
Chartway Credit Union
Kelly Schlageter
Acentra Health
Monica Schmude
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
Cynthia W. Spanoulis
Virginia Aquarium
Abby Tammen
Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Cathy Underwood
Branch
Charity Volman-Winn
TowneBank
Jennifer Wold
Forvis Mazars
Who is eligible to be nominated?
Women in Leadership Awards 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.). Multiple applications for the same nominee are not necessary and will not increase the nominee’s chances of being selected. Nominations are due by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025. The fee for this nomination is $25, payable by credit card.
Can previous winners be awarded again?
Yes, past winners are eligible to be honored again, but not in two consecutive years. Three-time winners will be inducted into the circle of excellence.
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, however, it is extremely rare that more than one per year from a single company is awarded.
What are the judges looking for when selecting Women in Leadership Awards winners?
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]
If you have questions about this awards event, please email
[email protected]
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