Culture Connect X: The Culture Honors Gala

Ten events. One community. A milestone worth celebrating.

Join us for Culture Connect X: The Culture Honors Gala, an elevated evening celebrating the entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, connectors, and changemakers helping shape the culture of Richmond and beyond.

As we celebrate our 10th Culture Connect, we’re bringing together some of the region’s most notable community leaders, business owners, creatives, professionals, and culture-shapers for a night of networking, recognition, awards, and celebration.

The evening will feature the inaugural Culture Honors, recognizing 10 individuals whose leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, service, and impact are helping move our community forward—including the presentation of our signature Changemaker, Nexus, and Cornerstone Awards.

We’re also honored to welcome former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney as our keynote speaker and inaugural Changemaker Award recipient as we celebrate those continuing to create meaningful change throughout our community.

But Culture Connect X isn't only about looking back.

This milestone also marks the beginning of our next chapter with the launch of Culture Collective Academy, our Small Business Academy designed to provide entrepreneurs and creatives with education, resources, community, mentorship, and opportunities to help turn their ideas into sustainable businesses.

Come dressed to celebrate, ready to connect, and prepared to experience Culture Connect like never before.

Networking • Awards • Honors • Keynote • Celebration

🏆 Culture Connect X: The Culture Honors
📅 September 20, 2026
📍 Black Iris Social Club

Honoring Impact. Celebrating Excellence. Building What’s Next.