Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Opens Nominations for 2027 Community Leadership Awards
Awards Honor Business and Nonprofit Leaders for their work to build a stronger Loudoun community
Leesburg, VA – The Loudoun Chamber has announced that nominations are open for the 2027 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations for their work and commitment to build a stronger and healthier Loudoun County for all who live, work and visit our community.
Now in its 14th year, the Loudoun Community Leadership Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s 59th Annual Meeting in January of 2027. Event details can be found on the Chamber’s website, www.LoudounChamber.org/events.
“Loudoun County is fortunate to have so many outstanding leaders and organizations that are willing to invest their time, talent and treasure to serve their neighbors. The Loudoun Chamber is privileged to honor these great Community Leaders for the hard work and valuable contributions to strengthen Loudoun County and to support all who call this place home,” said Chamber President & CEO Tony Howard.
Finalists for these awards are chosen from six categories: Large and Small Business, Nonprofit Executive, Executive Leader, Minority Business Leader, and Young Professional Leader. The finalists and winners are selected by panels of Loudoun’s top business and nonprofit leaders. Qualifications for these awards and the nomination form are listed on the Chamber’s website.
Nominations close Friday, October 9, 2026, and only take one minute to complete. Applications will be sent to those nominated to complete, and will be due Friday, October 30, 2026.
The 2027 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 for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties.
For more information, or to purchase sponsorships or tickets, visit www.LoudounChamber.org
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Photo: Susannah Lee, Executive Director of Tree of Life Ministries, wins Nonprofit Executive Leader of the Year in 2026. (Photo credit, Alex Mangione Photography)