ChamberRVA and HYPE Announce 2025 ICONS Finalists

ChamberRVA and its HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) program are proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 ICONS Awards, the region’s premier recognition of young professional leadership and impact. Now in its 10th year, the ICONS Awards highlight the individuals and organizations shaping the Richmond region through innovation, mentorship, and community commitment.

“Each year, the ICONS Awards showcase the incredible talent and drive of young professionals across our region,” said Brian Anderson, President and CEO of ChamberRVA. “These finalists reflect the best of what it means to lead with purpose, creativity, and vision.”

The 2025 finalists represent a wide range of industries and causes, demonstrating how young leaders and supportive organizations are fueling growth and building community across the Richmond region.

Community Champion Finalists:

  • Caledonia Darling, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Matthew Boone, MG Studios LLC
  • Sarah Preston, McKesson
  • Ryan Or, Genworth
  • Madison Wilkins, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter

Maverick Mentor Finalists:

  • Brittany Herndon, ASM Global, Altria Theater & Dominion Energy Center
  • Robert Salmons, Allianz Partners
  • Gregory Marcelle, L.E.V.E.L.S. Mental Health
  • Kent Graham, Colonial Webb Contractors
  • Christopher Brown, Capital One

Trailblazing Trendsetter Finalists:

  • Breonna Moore, Moore Media Productions
  • Alex, Sam, and Kyle Nordheimer, Padel Plant

Young Professional of the Year Finalists:

  • Sara Harder, Special Olympics Virginia
  • Alexandria Eady, Richmond Region Tourism
  • Caron Sinnenberg, Capital One
  • Jovan Burton, Partnership for Housing Affordability
  • Catherine Estevez, Girls on the Run Greater Richmond

Nonprofit of the Year Finalists:

  • Housing Families First
  • Sportable
  • Hispanics in Energy Virginia
  • Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond
  • Read RVA

Small Business of the Year Finalists:

  • Stepping Stone Landscaping
  • Health in Mind
  • Lost Office Collaborative
  • Maxx Potential
  • 24 Creative Productions

Large Business of the Year Finalists:

  • Fogo De Chao
  • Cobb Technologies
  • Dominion Energy

Winners will be announced at the ICONS Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 9 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Omni Richmond, where the region will come together to celebrate the rising leaders and organizations who are creating a lasting impact in the community.

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