2025 Dominion Energy Richmond History Makers

Join the Valentine to celebrate our 2025 Richmond History Makers!

Since 2005, the Richmond History Makers (RHM) program has honored everyday individuals and organizations that are having a significant impact on the Greater Richmond Region at that particular moment in time.

For our 20th annual Richmond History Makers program, the Valentine has worked to align our event’s areas of focus with the Urban Institute’s pillars to improve upward mobility. This year, our independent Selection Committee, ChamberRVA's HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) selected our five honorees from an impressive pool of local nominations.

In addition, this year we will honor our first Young Richmond History Maker, selected by the Valentine Teacher Fellows, a group of Richmond Region educators.

2025 Richmond History Makers

Greta Harris | Building Inclusive Community Neighborhoods

Dr. Kim McKnight | Creating High Quality Educational Opportunities

Shannon Strategies | Establishing Rewarding Work Environments

Cheyenne Varner | Promoting Access to Healthy Communities

Elvira De La Cruz | Inspiring Residents to Thrive

2025 Young Richmond History Maker

Olivia Tyson

Event Details:

Thursday, April 10, 2025

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

at the Valentine

Drinks & Heavy Hors d'ouevres

Valet parking will be available for the night. To access the valet, navigate to our parking lot at 407 N. 10th Street.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Interested in becoming a Richmond History Makers sponsor? Sponsorship at one of the levels listed here supports Richmond History Makers and other mission-driven initiatives that help grow public awareness of the Valentine’s important contributions to our community.

All proceeds and donations benefit the Valentine’s mission.

Contact Brent Morris, Deputy Director of Communications, for more information or to commit to a sponsorship package at [email protected] or 804.649.7011 ext. 302

The Valentine's 20th Annual Richmond History Makers event is sponsored by Dominion Energy, Altria, TowneBank, Markel, Keiter and LaChelle M. Lewis, PhD.

Host or Publisher The Valentine Museum