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Presented by Burke & Herbert Bank
Celebrate excellence in business with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce at our signature awards event! We’ll honor the Business Leader of the Year and recognize standout companies across a range of competitive categories. It’s our very own version of the Oscars—complete with a red carpet and inspiring stories that showcase the innovation, resilience, and success of Alexandria’s business community. With rigorous judging and high standards, earning an award is a true mark of distinction.
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Date
Thursday,
October 23, 2025
6:00PM-9:00PM
Location
Westin Alexandria Old Town
(400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314)
Member Ticket
$130
Prospective Member Ticket
$160
5-Pack & 10-Pack Tickets Available
APPLICATION
Applications have now opened for the 2025 Best in Business Awards.
Apply via Editable PDF Apply via Digital SubmissionBUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
Selected by the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Business Leader of the Year celebrates innovation, community service, and excellence in our community.
For only the third time in our history the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has selected a team as the Business Leader of the Year. In 2025 we are proud to honor the Virginia Tech DC Area Launch Team for their extraordinary impact on education, innovation, and regional growth. While the university has held a valued Northern Virginia presence for more than 50 years, this team has made an enhanced investment not only through infrastructure, but a new era of possibility for Alexandria.
Why the Virginia Tech DC Area Launch Team?
The Virginia Tech DC Area Launch Team not only led the successful opening of Academic Building One in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard — they also helped lay the foundation for a broader transformation in the region’s educational and tech workforce landscape. From K–12 STEM outreach to graduate education, and from infrastructure development to deep community partnerships, this team’s leadership reflects the values that define our business community: innovation, collaboration, and a lasting commitment to impact.
FINALISTS
Micro Business of the Year
Aptivate Educational & Psychological Solutions
Convene Architecture
Cualtzin Salon
Fitness Together Alexandria
Kelayi Chiropractic & Wellness Boutique
Wine Gallery 108
Aptivate Educational & Psychological Solutions
Convene Architecture
Cualtzin Salon
Fitness Together Alexandria
Kelayi Chiropractic & Wellness Boutique
Wine Gallery 108
Small Business of the Year
Alphagraphics of Alexandria
COMA LLC dba Sculp'd
Educational Connections
Family First Law Group, PLLC
Remedy Speech Therapy
Revolve Solutions LLC
Alphagraphics of Alexandria
COMA LLC dba Sculp'd
Educational Connections
Family First Law Group, PLLC
Remedy Speech Therapy
Revolve Solutions LLC
Medium Business of the Year
Alexandria Children's Dentistry
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC
Josephine
ServiceMaster NCR (National Capital Restoration)
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER for Pets)
Alexandria Children's Dentistry
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC
Josephine
ServiceMaster NCR (National Capital Restoration)
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER for Pets)
Large Business of the Year
Alexandria Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
AT&T
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union
Hotel AKA Alexandria
Alexandria Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
AT&T
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union
Hotel AKA Alexandria
Rising Star of the Year
Athena Wellness and Physical Therapy
CatRad Creative
Cornerstone Craftsman, Inc
Dental Inc
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters & Cafe
MULU Corp
Athena Wellness and Physical Therapy
CatRad Creative
Cornerstone Craftsman, Inc
Dental Inc
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters & Cafe
MULU Corp
Nonprofit / Association of the Year
Alexandria Soccer Association
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Community Lodgings
Junior League of Northern VA
Move2Learn
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
Senior Services of Alexandria
Alexandria Soccer Association
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Community Lodgings
Junior League of Northern VA
Move2Learn
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
Senior Services of Alexandria
EVENT INFORMATION
Agenda
6PM – Registration Opens
6:30PM – Awards Ceremony Begins
7:30PM – Reception Begins
9PM – Event Concludes
Feature Your Business
Interested in attaching your brand to this event? Reach out to Lovie Patish at Lpatish@thechamberalx.com for more information.
SPONSORS
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