For the third consecutive year, MENTOR Virginia (MVA) will honor mentoring programs in Virginia at its Champions of Mentoring event. This event will reunite mentors, mentees, mentoring program coordinators/managers, partners, and our Board of Directors and staff in recognizing programs and organizations that embody the principles of building positive mentoring relationships.
Our mission is to partner with youth mentoring programs to grow their impact because we believe that high-quality mentoring transforms lives and strengthens communities. As we advance our mission, it is important to recognize those who have helped young people succeed in school, meet their goals, and prepare for their future careers. And this celebration is an opportunity for us to showcase successful mentoring stories and highlight the importance of supporting youth mentoring.
The 2025 Champions of Mentoring will spotlight mentors, mentees, and mentoring program staff who are passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for young people in Virginia. Click the button below to purchase your ticket today or to select a sponsorship level, and come celebrate with us on October 23, 2025, at The Branch Museum of Design in Richmond. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. EST. The tickets to attend cost $75 each and sponsorship opportunities start at $500. We will have appetizers and drinks, and all are encouraged to network.
We are aiming to raise $15,000 and we would be grateful if you could help us reach it. By coming on board as one of our event sponsors or purchasing a ticket you will be able to help us continue to provide high-quality workplace and youth mentoring training to programs and organizations at low cost.
We are thrilled to have Charleita M. Richardson as the 2025 Champions of Mentoring Keynote Speaker. Read Charleita's biography below.
The 2025 Champions of Mentoring are:
- Girls on the Run Greater Richmond
- Henrico HEROES
- Piedmont CASA - Bridges to Success Program
- Wright to Read, Campagna Center
- Seton Youth Services
- Altria (Outstanding Partner Champion of Mentoring)
“This award is testament to the compassion and hard work of the Project Imagine team," said Robert David, City of Danville’s Violence Prevention and Project Imagine Manager, one of five honorees of the 2024 Champions of Mentoring.
Our event will be held at The Branch Museum of Design located at 2501 Monument Avenue, in Richmond’s historic Fan District, at the intersection of Monument and Davis Avenues. The entrance to the venue is located on the right side of the building, which leads to the back garden/building door. Free parking is available in the First Baptist Church lot adjacent to The Branch. If you want to know more about MENTOR Virginia's 2025 Champions of Mentoring, reach us out at admin@mentorva.org.
The sponsors of the 2025 Champions of Mentoring are:
Special thanks to Plentiful Foods and The Branch Museum of Design.