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Press Release: Chamber Honors Loudoun’s Top Community Leaders 

by Andrea Winey

Community Leadership Award honorees announced at Loudoun Chamber’s 57th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards Gala

Nicole Morris of Women Giving Back – 2025 Nonprofit Executive Leader of the Year

Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber announced its 2025 Community Leadership Awards honorees on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s 57th Annual Meeting at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly. View all photos from the event

Now in its 12th year, the Loudoun Community Leadership Awards honor businesses and community leaders who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and generosity to serve the needs of those who live, work, and serve in Loudoun County. The awards were presented at the Chamber’s 57th Annual Meeting.

“Loudoun is blessed with so many leaders who give generously of their time, energy, and resources to make this our nation’s finest community to grow a business, pursue your passion, and raise a family. The Chamber is proud to honor these outstanding leaders, and to thank them for their generosity, commitment, and sacrifice to strengthen our community,” said President & CEO Tony Howard.

The finalists for these awards were chosen in six categories, covering Large and Small Businesses, Nonprofit Executives, Executive Leader, DEIA Leader, and Young Professional Leader. These finalists are chosen by blue ribbon panels of Loudoun’s top business and nonprofit leaders.

The 2025 Community Leadership Award winners in each category will have the opportunity to select one nonprofit organization to receive a $1,000 grant, thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties.

Executive Leader Award category:

  • Steve Blackwell, Ace Handyman Services Loudoun & NW Prince William Counties
  • Natalie Ramos, Fleur De Cuisine
  • Rod Williams, The Williams Center for Wellness and Recovery
  • Sharon Wright, Loud & Clear Marketing – WINNER

Nonprofit Executive category:

  • Elizabeth Ford, BetterALife
  • Nicole Morris, Women Giving Back – WINNER
  • Nene Spivy, Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation
  • Kim Tapper, A Place To Be

DEIA Leader category:

  • Nicole Morris, Women Giving Back
  • Carl Rush, Loudoun County Government – WINNER
  • Rod Williams, The Williams Center for Wellness and Recovery
  • Visit Loudoun Board of Directors & Team, led by Beth Erickson

Young Professionals category:

  • Vanessa Borg, The Leesburg Movement
  • Chaimaa Fekkak, Accenture
  • Kathleen Schwab, RE/MAX Gateway – WINNER
  • Brian Tinsman, POUNCE Solutions

Large Business (100 employees or more) category: 

  • BCT-The Community’s Bank
  • Equinix
  • Falcon Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Microsoft – WINNER

Small Business (less than 100 employees) category:

  • 37 Media & Marketing Group
  • Loud & Clear Marketing
  • National Sports Medicine Institute (NSMI)
  • NDpoint Strategies LLC – WINNER

To view all sponsors, and learn more about the event, visit www.LoudounChamber.org.

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