Chesapeake Conference Center is very proud to have earned a variety of awards and recognition including awards for environmental sustainability and community. We will continue to distinguish ourselves from the competition by offering a high level of performance from all team members. We consistently strive to improve the venue’s position in an extremely competitive and dynamic industry.
We are proud to share some of our latest honors with you.
Community Relations & Venue Excellence
| AWARDED BY | AWARD | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Chamber | COVID Business Resiliency Recognition Medium Business Leader | 2021 |
| ConventionSouth MultiMedia Services | Reader's Choice Award | 2021 |
| LUXlife | Most Elegant Contemporary Wedding Venue - Virginia | 2022 |
| Facilities & Destinations Magazine | Prime Site Award Winner | 2023 |
| Tripper Guide | Certificate of Excellence | 2023 |
| Coastal Virginia Magazine | Best Of Coastal Virginia Weddings Winner | 2025 |
| BusinessRate | Best of 2025 | 2025 |
Chesapeake Conference Center, managed by VenuWorks, has been recognized with a prestigious award from BusinessRate. This honor celebrates our multiple five-star Google reviews and highlights our leadership in guest satisfaction and community trust.
This achievement is a direct reflection of our dedication, professionalism, and hospitality. Each five-star review represents a guest whose expectations were exceeded, and we’ve built a reputation that continues to shine in our community and beyond.
ConventionSouth Readers Choice Award
“HUGE congratulations to Donna and ALL of the amazing team at Chesapeake Conference Center –one of only 30 total winners in the entire Virginia & DC area, including CVBs and venues!) – Ashleigh Osborne, Associate Publisher, ConventionSouth MultiMedia Services, and Kenilworth Media Inc.
2023 Facilities & Destinations Magazine Prime Site Award Winner
2023 Certificate of Excellence Award – Tripper Guide
Voted winner for Best of Coastal Virginia Weddings Awards for 2025.
Sustainability
| Awarded By | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Green Travel | Green Conference Center of the Year | 2021 |
| Virginia Green Travel | People's Choice Award | 2021 |
| ELIZABETH RIVER PROJECT | Commitment Level Star | 2024 |
“We are proud to recognize Chesapeake Conference Center for their superlative efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of their operation,” says Tom Griffin, the Executive Director of the Virginia Green Travel Alliance. “Virginia Green Travel partners are leading our program’s efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of the industry and to increase green tourism business in Virginia; and it is wonderful to have Chesapeake Conference Center as a partner in our efforts to promote sustainable tourism in Virginia!”
The winners of the inaugural Virginia Green Travel PEOPLE’S CHOICE Awards were announced on April 29 at the 8th annual Virginia Green Travel Conference. 1st place went to Chesapeake Conference Center.
Mike Barber, Director PRT with Donna Cannatella, Executive Director Chesapeake Conference Center, with the Elizabeth River Project Award.
I’m proud to announce that the Chesapeake Conference Center, managed by VenuWorks, has been recognized with a prestigious award from BusinessRate. This honor celebrates our multiple five-star Google reviews and highlights our leadership in guest satisfaction and community trust.
BusinessRate’s scoring system goes beyond simple star ratings—it evaluates the quality, consistency, and credibility of reviews across time. To be recognized means we are not only delivering exceptional experiences, but doing so consistently enough to stand out among regional competitors.
This achievement is a direct reflection of our dedication, professionalism, and hospitality. Each five-star review represents a guest whose expectations were exceeded, and we’ve built a reputation that continues to shine in our community and beyond.
Donna Cannatella, Executive Director, Chesapeake Conference Center
