Laura Sprouse Named a 2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards Honoree

Virginia Business has selected Laura Sprouse, CEO of Brown Edwards, as a 2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards recipient — a distinction recognizing the Commonwealth’s most exceptional corporate executives.

The Virginia C-Suite Awards celebrate top corporate executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company performance, and community engagement. Honorees must have their primary work office in Virginia and hold a top corporate executive position or equivalent role.

“This recognition is a true honor, and it reflects the incredible team we have built at Brown Edwards. The future of this industry belongs to the leaders we develop today. At Brown Edwards, we don’t just build great accountants — we build great leaders. I believe that the most lasting measure of our success won’t be found in our financials, but in the people we’ve shaped, trained, and inspired along the way”

— Laura Sprouse, CEO, Brown Edwards

Under Sprouse’s leadership, Brown Edwards has grown into one of the region’s most respected accounting and advisory firms. Laura played a key role in guiding the firm's growth from $25 million to over $90 million, establishing it as a nationally recognized accounting firm. Her commitment to excellence and her focus on developing the next generation of professionals have distinguished her as an outstanding executive in Virginia’s business community.

“Virginia Business congratulates this year’s honorees. Our 2026 C-Suite Awards winners are outstanding leaders who demonstrate impressive resumes and lead their companies to success, making a positive impact on the lives of others. They are trendsetters who empower those who work with them,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business. “They are examples to all, and their leadership is growing the next generation.”

Honorees will be recognized on June 4 at The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St., in Richmond. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., followed at noon by a luncheon and awards celebration. Winners will also be featured in the June issue of Virginia Business and online at VirginiaBusiness.com.