Charlottesville, VA, March 21, 2025 – Sarah Morton, Executive Director of Virginia Career Works – Piedmont, was honored with the prestigious Woman of Excellence Award by the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce at the third annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon on March 20. This award recognizes an extraordinary woman in the local business community who has a proven track record of achievements, community involvement, and professional growth.
Beyond her role at Virginia Career Works – Piedmont, Sarah Morton is a driving force for community empowerment. She has secured significant funding for programs addressing education, agriculture, and workforce development, while leading initiatives that increased local food access by 30%. Her national recognition through the American Farmland Trust and advocacy for women in agriculture demonstrate her dedication to creating lasting social change and resilient communities.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Woman of Excellence award,” said Sarah Morton. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and collaborators at Virginia Career Works – Piedmont. Working with our local partners, we are creating a brighter future full of opportunity for our region.”
Sarah Morton joins a distinguished group of past Woman of Excellence award recipients and will be honored alongside the other 2025 award winners at the luncheon.
See Sarah’s Acceptance Speech from the Awards Luncheon:
Virginia Career Works – Piedmont is dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening the workforce in the 11 localities in their region. Through comprehensive career services, training programs, and partnerships with local businesses, VCWP provides career seekers with the tools and resources they need to succeed. VCWP’s mission is to revolutionize workforce development through unwavering dedication to focused programming and fostering collaboration among workers, employers and community partners. For more information, visit www.vcwpiedmont.com.
