This event attracts hundreds of regional business, philanthropic and community leaders and supports the Community Foundation’s ability to advance equity through philanthropy and community leadership across the region. Held in the fall, it features the presentation of the Community Leadership Award for outstanding service and commitment to Northern Virginia, the longest standing award of its kind. It includes a one-of-a-kind auction and opportunities to engage and connect with our community.
OCTOBER 17, 2025
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
6:30 - 10:00 pm | 8:30 pm Hybrid ProgramHonoring Warren Thompson of Thompson Hospitality with the 2025 Community Leadership Award
Black ⧓ Tie | Cocktail Reception | Seated Dinner | Silent & Live Auctions
Join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia on Friday, October 17th at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner for the 2025 Raise the Region Gala.
This event attracts hundreds of regional business, philanthropic and community leaders and supports the Community Foundation’s ability to advance equity through philanthropy and community leadership across the region. Held in the fall, it features the presentation of the Community Leadership Award for outstanding service and commitment to Northern Virginia, the longest-standing award of its kind. It includes a one-of-a-kind auction and opportunities to engage and connect with our community.
An unforgettable night building a Northern Virginia that works for everyone.
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Community Leadership Award Recipients
The Community Foundation’s Community Leadership Award is presented annually for outstanding community service and dedication to improving the quality of life for all Northern Virginians. Below is a historical list of previous recipients.In 2024, the award was presented to Kristina Bouweiri, President and CEO of Reston Limousine, received the award. Leading the largest luxury transportation provider in the Washington DC area, she oversees 230 vehicles and 335 employees. A dedicated philanthropist, she has donated over $1.5 million in transportation to charities and empowers women entrepreneurs through her board work.
Here is the complete list of award recipients through the years.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Kristina Bouweiri
- 2023 Sumeet Shrivastava
- 2022 Micron
- 2021 Karen G. Schaufeld
- 2019 MG Carl H. McNair, Jr.
- 2018 Ellen and Jim Dyke
- 2017 Mark and Brenda Moore
- 2016 J. Knox Singleton
- 2015 Jim Wordsworth
- 2014 Richard Duvall and Holland & Knight LLP
- 2013 J. Hamilton Lambert
- 2012 BB&T
- 2011 Washington Gas
- 2010 Booz Allen Hamilton
- 2009 Sudhakar & Suresh Shenoy
- 2008 Donna Morea
- 2007 F. Kevin Reynolds
- 2006 Alan & Sally Merten
- 2005 Gary McCollum
- 2004 Hon. Frank Wolf
- 2003 Hon. Thomas M. Davis, III
- 2002 Michael G. Anzillotti
- 2001 Ralph W. Shrader
- 2000 Michael A. Daniels
- 1999 Mark Warner & Lisa Collis
- 1998 Phil & Marge Odeen
- 1997 Thomas E. Waldrop
- 1996 Charles “Chuck” Vance
- 1995 Edward H. Bersoff
- 1994 Daniel M. Ross
- 1993 Community Care Awards
- 1992 Dan R. Bannister
- 1991 Sidney O. Dewberry
- 1990 Joe Gibbs
- 1989 Joanne F. & George W. Johnson
- 1988 Milton L. Drewer, Jr.
- 1987 Virginia E. & John T. Hazel
- 1986 James T. Lewis
- 1985 John M. Toups
- 1984 Earle C. Williams
- 1983 Charles G. Gulledge
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