Leadership Charlottesville Alumni Association

• January 29: Annual Membership Breakfast
• March 25: LC2020 Team Project Presentations
• April 1: LC2020 Graduation & Reception
• July: Awarding of LCAA Scholarships
• August: Welcome Reception for LC2021
• September – November: Facilitate and/or present in various Leadership Charlottesville sessions
• December 1: Volunteer for #GivingTuesday with local nonprofits

The LCAA Board of Directors meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30-8:30am in the Chamber conference room, 209 5th St. NE.

LCAA Board of Directors

• Will Crutchfield LC19
• David Foky, Chair LC16
• Natasha Gray LC19
• Scott Hamler LC19
• Keith O’Neil, Treasurer LC18
• Scott Raney, Vice Chair LC19
• Melissa Robertson, Secretary LC19
• Kim Washington LC18

 Board Member and Chamber Liaison: Andrea Copeland-Whitsett LC13

Leaders' Leader Award

The Leaders’ Leader Award will be presented annually to the individual whose body of work models the spirit and mission of Leadership Charlottesville through demonstrated initiative, vision and responsibility, and by investing their time and efforts to contribute to the community.  Their tenured leadership has provided the people of Charlottesville with a better community in which to live, work and serve others.

2020 Recipient: Andrea Copeland-Whitsett, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

Award recipients will be exemplars through the following:

1. They demonstrate a long term commitment through  actions, guidance and consistency to serving the public needs and interest of the greater Charlottesville area across political, social, and/or economic needs.
2. They deliver extraordinary service as an elected official, community leader, or volunteer.
3. They are a graduate of Leadership Charlottesville from a class which completed their program at least five years previous to this award year.

Community Leadership Award

The Community Leadership Award will be presented annually to the individual who models the spirit and mission of Leadership Charlottesville through the contemporary actions, guidance and creativity they have shown toward bettering this community and the variety of individuals within it. Their development of innovative new project work has provided unique value to people in the Charlottesville area.

2020 Recipient: Emily Martin, UVA Facilities Management

Award recipients will be exemplars through the following:

1. They demonstrate a contemporary solution-oriented commitment to serving the public needs and interest of the greater Charlottesville area, especially as it concerns connecting individuals to others and building a sense of shared community.
2. They deliver extraordinary results through their volunteer service and creativity.
3. They are a graduate of Leadership Charlottesville.

We invite you to support LCAA by:

• Making a monthly or annual contribution or paying annual dues for scholarships and events
• Serving on the LCAA Board of Directors
• Assisting on an LC fall planning session committee
• Keeping your contact information updated with the Chamber LCAA liaison
• Attending LCAA-hosted events. Bring your classmates!
• Including Leadership Charlottesville on your resume or business bio

LCAA Dues & Contributions:

Your contributions make it possible for us to continue providing scholarships to Leadership Charlottesville applicants representing a nonprofit and woman- and minority-owned businesses. Dues also help to cover expenses related to the annual membership event and graduation celebration.

Payments of $25, $50 or more can be made online by credit card / PayPal. Click the Donate button below.

To pay by check, make payable to Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce / LCAA, 209 5th Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902. 

Limited partial scholarships are awarded by LCAA for Leadership Charlottesville applicants representing women- or minority-owned businesses, or 501c3 organizations. Requests for scholarship assistance will be considered on the basis of demonstrated need, class composition and available funding.

Click here to view/download the Bylaws of the Leadership Charlottesville Alumni Association.