March 19, 2026                                                 
 

VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES PRESENTS SERVICE AWARDS FOR 2026

 
Winchester, VA – The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) recognized its 2026 Service Award recipients during the VACCE Spring Conference held today at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester, Virginia. The Service Awards honor chamber professionals across the Commonwealth who have achieved significant milestones in their years of service to the chamber of commerce industry.
 
VACCE presents a certificate recognizing each five-year increment of service. Years of service may include a combination of executive and/or staff roles held at any chamber of commerce.
 
VACCE is proud to recognize the following professionals for their dedication to the chamber profession:
 
35 Years of Service
Linda Coffey - Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
 
20 Years of Service
Suzy Johnson – Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
 
10 Years of Service
Jaime Parrish – Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
 
5 Years of Service
Alec Burnett – Fauquier Chamber of Commerce
Ashley Dawson – Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce
Gretchen Heal – Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
YoVonne Letsome – Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
Dipti Rach – Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
Yasmeen Shields – Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
Lindsey Slagle – Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce
 
VACCE congratulates each of these outstanding professionals and thanks them for their dedication and contributions to strengthening the chamber profession and the communities they serve.
 
 
VACCE is an alliance of Chamber of Commerce professionals from across the state working together to improve the business climate in Virginia while developing ways to enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve. VACCE is the only organization in the state dedicated to the growth and development of Chamber professionals.
 
 
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