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It's time to VOTE! 🗳️

The the 2026 BLK RVA Community Awards are just around the corner and we're proud to announce this year's top Rooted & Rising Community Impact Award nominees: 👇🏾

Rising Community Impact Award presented by Wells Fargo

▪️ Ayah Davis-Karim, Chromophore Artspace
▪️ Chlo'e Edwards, Transformative Changes
▪️ Cymone Hall, Black Girls of RVA
▪️ Danasia Pascal-Navarre, Brandery Richmond
▪️ Dr. Leslie Bottoms, Wise Mind Counseling
▪️ Ishmael Sandiford, Fit-X Experience
▪️ RVA Design Group
▪️ SwapMeet RVA
▪️ Tae Waddey, Homegirl Hike
▪️ Tiffany McCoy, Money Smart With Tiffany

Rooted Community Impact Award presented by Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

▪️ Avis Gardner / Carlos Vieira Jr., Urban Line Dance Museum & Studio
▪️ Angela Patton, Girls For A Change
▪️ James Harris, The HEALing Hub
▪️ Jonathan Johnson, 63Thirty5 Restaurant
▪️ Kemel Patton, RVA Line Dance King
▪️ Sheba Williams, Nolef Turns Inc.
▪️ Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation
▪️ Tyrone E. Nelson, Henrico County Board of Supervisor
▪️ Us Giving Richmond Connections / Black Pride RVA
▪️ Yvette Rajput, Armstrong Leadership Program

Join us in celebrating this year's Rooted & Rising award nominees! Head to our website to find the official voting portal and cast your votes for this special community award category: 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4cneTW0

Voting is open now through July 13, 2026. Tell a friend to tell a friend, plus, don't forget to save the date and get your tickets to celebrate with us this August 🎉

🗓️ Friday, August 21, 2026
📍 Hippodrome Theater

Stay tuned for more on the finalists in the History, Food & Drink, and Arts & Entertainment award categories 👀