Mary-Claire Burick

Urban place management professionals are at the forefront of significant change throughout metropolitan areas around the globe. For downtowns and city centers to thrive, collaboration between staff, board members, consultants, elected officials, thought leaders and citizen advocates is vital. The IDA Inspired Leader Award honors individuals who have shown clear achievements in recent years, in addressing a broad range of issues. This award aims to recognize a leader within the IDA community and… Show more

Urban place management professionals are at the forefront of significant change throughout metropolitan areas around the globe. For downtowns and city centers to thrive, collaboration between staff, board members, consultants, elected officials, thought leaders and citizen advocates is vital. The IDA Inspired Leader Award honors individuals who have shown clear achievements in recent years, in addressing a broad range of issues. This award aims to recognize a leader within the IDA community and one outside the community who has made an impact on how people live, work and play in cities. Show less

"Rosslyn comprises just 2% of Arlington County’s land area, and yet 14% of its commercial tax base — it’s more proof of how Burick and the 22-person, $4 million BID have elevated the neighborhood as a key economic hub in Northern Virginia for the past decade, attracting the likes of Nestle, Microsoft and, earlier this year, Raytheon Technologies’ new headquarters. Burick has made her voice heard in Arlington’s economic development strategy beyond the district, enough to earn her a new board… Show more

"Rosslyn comprises just 2% of Arlington County’s land area, and yet 14% of its commercial tax base — it’s more proof of how Burick and the 22-person, $4 million BID have elevated the neighborhood as a key economic hub in Northern Virginia for the past decade, attracting the likes of Nestle, Microsoft and, earlier this year, Raytheon Technologies’ new headquarters. Burick has made her voice heard in Arlington’s economic development strategy beyond the district, enough to earn her a new board seat at the International Downtown Association." - the WBJ Show less

The Brava Awards program celebrates high-impact female business leaders in three categories: CEOs, Executive Directors of Nonprofits, and C-suite executives. Brava award winners combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community, and are exemplary leaders of both their companies and their communities. They encourage local philanthropy, mentor up-and-coming leaders and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent… Show more

The Brava Awards program celebrates high-impact female business leaders in three categories: CEOs, Executive Directors of Nonprofits, and C-suite executives. Brava award winners combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community, and are exemplary leaders of both their companies and their communities. They encourage local philanthropy, mentor up-and-coming leaders and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent committee of local business leaders selects winners based on company growth, community impact and mentoring. SmartCEO shares their inspiring stories in SmartCEO magazine and celebrates their success at a high-energy awards gala. Show less

Women of Vision awards are presented each year by the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women as part of the celebration of Women’s History Month. The awards are given to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to women’s issues and have, over time, developed and communicated their vision for women and engaged community members and other leaders in order to realize this vision.

These awards celebrate area businesses that go above and beyond serving their clients to make Arlington a great place to work and live.

These awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to delivery of goods and services. Each business displays an interest in and concern for the Arlington community.

This award honors the region's most influential business women. Women who have made a difference in their communities, blazed a trail for the rest of us and are leaving a mark on the Washington-area community.

They are established business leaders with a strong record of innovation in their fields, outstanding performance in their businesses and/or a clear track record of meaningful community involvement.