BLK RVA Community Impact Awards Voting
2026 BLK RVA Community Awards
Rooted Community Impact Award presented by Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
This award honors Black businesses, individuals, or initiatives that have been integral to the community for over a decade. These establishments, whether restaurants, churches, historical landmarks, or educational series, have secured their legacy and become synonymous with Black Richmond, contributing significantly to the city's cultural and social fabric.
Rooted Nominees:
Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation
Carlos Vieira Jr., Urban Line Dance Museum & Studio
Jonathan Johnson, 63Thirty5 Restaurant
Angela Patton, Girls For A Change
Kemel Patton, RVA Line Dance King
Yvette Rajput, Armstrong Leadership Program
James Harris, Men to Heal/ The HEALing Hub
Tyrone E. Nelson, Henrico County Board of Supervisor
Us Giving Richmond Connections / Black Pride RVA
Sheba Williams, Nolef Turns Inc.
Rising Community Impact Award presented by Wells Fargo
This award celebrates emerging leaders, impactful initiatives, and growing Black-owned businesses and organizations that are helping shape the Richmond Region. This award recognizes individuals and entities whose work demonstrates innovation, leadership, and meaningful community impact. Through their contributions, they are creating opportunities, inspiring progress, and helping build a stronger, more vibrant future for Black Richmond.
Rising Nominees:
Ishmael Sandiford, Fit-X Experience
Cymone Hall, Black Girls of RVA
Chlo'e Edwards, Transformative Changes
Tiffany McCoy, Money Smart With Tiffany
Danasia Pascal-Navarre, Brandery Richmond
Tae Waddey, Homegirl Hike
Ayah Davis-Karim, Chromophore Artspace
SwapMeet RVA
RVA Design Group
Dr. Leslie Bottoms, Wise Mind Counseling
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