Awards & Recognition
Chesapeake, Virginia, proudly stands as a beacon of excellence, consistently recognized for its quality of life, business-friendly environment, and community spirit. With accolades such as being named one of the Hardest Working Cities and the Safest Cities in the United States, and rankings highlighting its appeal to veterans and overall happiness, Chesapeake’s honors speak volumes. These awards reflect our city’s dedication to fostering an environment where individuals thrive professionally and personally. As we look towards the future, Chesapeake remains committed to building on this legacy of recognition by continually enhancing our city as a great place to live, work, play, and do business.
UVA Welden Cooper Center for Public Service
Chesapeake named No. 16 Best City for Veterans to Live
Veterans United, 2018
Chesapeake ranked No. 14 Safest Cities in the United States
WalletHub, 2018
Explore More Awards
2024
★ Inside Business reveals Power List 2024 and Top 25
May 13, 2024 | The Virginian~Pilot
2021
★ Virginia is back as America’s Top State for Business in 2021
July 13, 2021 | CNBC
2019
★ AVMAC | 2019 Roaring 20 honoree
November 11, 2019 | The Virginian~Pilot
★ Those who build enhance Hampton Roads’ quality of life | Power List
May 19, 2019 | Daily Press