Mary N. Mannix Honored at 2025 Women in Leadership Awards by Virginia Business

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA— Virginia Business honored its 2025 Women in Leadership recipients yesterday at The Jefferson Hotel. Among those recognized was Mary N. Mannix, President and Chief Executive Officer of Augusta Health, celebrated for her exceptional leadership and contributions to healthcare. The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) nominated Mannix for the award, highlighting her longstanding service as both a former and current member of its Board of Directors.

The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, and breaking glass ceilings. The honorees have consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity, making a significant impact on their community and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia as a whole. The Virginia Business leadership team selected the honorees. The list of winners is below.

“The 2025 Women in Leadership honorees are exemplary executives who are making significant contributions to their organizations and communities as trailblazing mentors who are encouraging future generations of professional women to pursue their own paths and ambitions,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business. “We at Virginia Business are pleased to recognize these transformational leaders.”

“A huge thank you to Virginia Business for this incredible recognition,” said Mannix. I’m inspired by the many women who came before me and continue to blaze trails in their respective fields. I hope to carry forward that spirit of mentorship and leadership to help guide the next generation of women professionals. Together, we continue breaking glass ceilings and creating opportunities for others to follow.”

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2025 Women in Leadership Awards

• Shaza Andersen, Trustar Bank
• Heather Armentrout, Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace
• Nupur Sidhu Bal, Bowen Ten Long & Bal
• Nancy Barker, VHB
• Barbara Blake, Old Dominion University
• Corrie Teague Bobe, Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism
• Anna Bonet Olivart, Elizabeth River Crossings / abertis USA
• Sharon Brickhouse Martin, VHC Health
• Denise Chadwick Wright, Birmingham Green
• Andrea D. Copeland, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Kelly Roenker Cordova, Virginia Wesleyan University
• Ali Cunningham, Hunton Andrews Kurth
• Kimberly Davis, Friends of Southwest Virginia
• Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz, YHB | CPA & Consultants
• Deborah Gandy, Chevy Chase Trust
• Christine Gustafson, The Breeden Company
• Julie H. Gustavsson, Keiter CPAs
• Emily Hartman, Allianz Partners
• Nikki Hastings, CvilleBioHub
• Nancy Helman, Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Amanda Herron, PwC
• Caroline Lawson, Air Control Concepts
• Jennifer S. Lehman, Hantzmon Wiebel
• Mary N. Mannix, Augusta Health
• Amy D. McCracken, University of Richmond
• Catherine McGhee, Virginia Department of Transportation
• Dr. Thuy Melvin, Kaiser Permanente
• Delceno C. Miles, The Miles Agency
• Clare Miller, Atlantic Union Bank
• Lennie Gail Mitcham, Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing
• Tammy Neale, Virginia Housing
• Nicole Newsome, Qantm Creative
• Shannon Pierce, Virginia Natural Gas
• Susan Pilato, PC&A Business Environments/Mantra Inspired Furniture
• Amber Price, Sentara
• Linda Rabbitt, Rand Construction Corp.
• Angela Reddix, ARDX
• Rebecca Riordan, Chartway Credit Union
• Kelly Schlageter, Acentra Health
• Monica Schmude, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
• Cynthia W. Spanoulis, Virginia Aquarium
• Abby Tammen, Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
• Cathy Underwood, Branch
• Charity Volman-Winn, TowneBank
• Jennifer Wold, Forvis Mazars