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 bmorris@thevalentine.org 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.
