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From left: Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, Virginia Aquarium; Shannon Pierce, Virginia Natural Gas; Christine Gustafson, The Breeden Co.; Anna Bonet, Elizabeth River Crossings; Amber Price, Sentara Health; Delceno Miles, The Miles Agency; Barbara Blake, Old Dominion University; Caroline Lawson, Air Control Concepts; Charity Volman-Winn, TowneBank
From left: Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, Virginia Aquarium; Shannon Pierce, Virginia Natural Gas; Christine Gustafson, The Breeden Co.; Anna Bonet, Elizabeth River Crossings; Amber Price, Sentara Health; Delceno Miles, The Miles Agency; Barbara Blake, Old Dominion University; Caroline Lawson, Air Control Concepts; Charity Volman-Winn, TowneBank
Virginia Women in Leadership Awards 2025
Beth JoJack //September 30, 2025//
45 execs driving innovation and impact
In its fifth year, the Virginia Women in Leadership Awards celebrates 45 superstar executives. These leaders are all accomplished professionals with impressive career track records of industry success. Many have broken glass ceilings and continue forging pathways as mentors to younger women rising through the workforce.
Hailing from public and private sector workplaces throughout Virginia, our winners were nominated by colleagues and Virginia Business’ editors. Many are the top women leaders in their organizations as well as prominent contributors to their communities.
This year’s Women in Leadership cohort represents a wide swath of industries, including energy, legal, health care, financial consulting, construction, defense and higher education.
At a time when women leaders make up just 11% of Fortune 500 CEOs and 18% of Virginia 500 executives, it’s important to remember that while these Women in Leadership winners have come a long way, others are still waiting for their opportunity.
In these short profiles of this year’s honorees, you’ll learn about the fascinating journeys that these Virginia executives took to leadership and success. Please join Virginia Business in congratulating the 2025 winners of the Virginia Women in Leadership Awards
