Carley Lawson Named 40 Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

For Immediate Release

December 2, 2025

ACCE 40 Under 40 Award Recipient

Carley Lawson named 40 Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

Alexandria, VA. (December 2, 2025) – Carley Lawson has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2025 Forty Under 40 list of emerging leaders shaping the chamber of commerce industry.

This annual recognition program showcases 40 of the industry’s top emerging leaders who have demonstrated success in their careers and made significant contributions to the communities they serve. The list includes CEOs and staff professionals from a wide variety of roles and chamber sizes. Honored for their creativity, dedication and commitment to identifying innovative solutions that will help shape the future of the chamber profession.

“These outstanding leaders embody the talent, energy and dedication to drive meaningful change,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “Their passion for strengthening their communities and promoting innovation in the chamber profession is shaping a promising future for those they serve.”

ACCE has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry.

Eligible chamber professionals must be nominated by their chamber’s president/CEO, direct supervisor or board chair. Candidates must demonstrate meaningful involvement in the advancement of their community and proven professional success within their chamber.

Carley has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement. Her visionary leadership has completely revitalized our Leadership Programs, including Leadership Douglas and Youth Leadership Douglas, transforming them into dynamic, future-focused platforms that cultivate civic responsibility and leadership among adults and students alike.

The full 2025 40 Under 40 list was announced publicly in the Fall 2025 edition of Chamber Executive, ACCE’s digital magazine. View all the honorees online at https://magazine.acce.org/.

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About the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)

ACCE is the professional society supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Our membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security, and access to a network of peers. Learn more about us by visiting www.ACCE.org.

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Contact: Will Burns, VP of Communications & Networks
703-998-3571
wburns@acce.org