Awards & Recognition

We deliver on the promises we make, and it shows!

Our achievements highlight our unwavering dedication to excellence across all aspects of our business. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and remain committed to driving success for our clients, our team, and the communities we serve.

p²t = People, Process, and Technology

Success & Celebration

With visionary leadership and a passionate team, Astyra Corporation continues to redefine industry standards, proving that when individuals are valued and empowered, success knows no bounds. Below are our awards categorized by p²t (people, process, and technology).

A Legacy of Excellence: Our Awards and Achievements

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People

Leadership and Individual Excellence

Master Entrepreneur of the Year (2025) – Metropolitan Business League; bestowed upon Ken Ampy and Sam Young
Richmond Business Hall of Fame (2024) – Junior Achievement of Central Virginia; bestowed upon Ken Ampy and Sam Young
Virginia Magazine’s Inaugural List of Virginia’s Top Black Executives (2023) – Virginia Business Magazine; bestowed upon Ken Ampy, CEO
Executive of the Year (2017) – University of Richmond Robins School of Business; bestowed upon Ken Ampy, CEO
Ronald J. Simmons MBE Advocacy Award (2012) –Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council; bestowed upon Sam Young, President
Top 40 Under 40 (2007) – Style Weekly; bestowed upon Sam Young, President
Leadership Vision Award (2006) –Team Up Richmond; bestowed upon Ken
Ampy, Founder & CEO
Entrepreneurs of the Year (2010, 2009) – Metropolitan Business League
Entrepreneurs of the Year (2005, 2008) – Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council

Community Service and Impact

Jack Frost Service Award (2019) – Old Dominion University Alumni Association; bestowed upon Ken Ampy, Founder & CEO
Oliver Singleton Humanitarian Award (2016) – Metropolitan Business League; bestowed upon Ken Ampy, Founder & CEO
Distinguished Community Service Award (2013) – Metropolitan Business League; bestowed upon Ken Ampy, Founder & CEO

Workplace Excellence

YP Workplace Award Finalist (2017) –Best place to work in Richmond for young professionals – ChamberRVA HYPE
HYPE Young Professional Workplace Award (2010) – Best place to work in Richmond for young professionals – ChamberRVA HYPE

Process

Business Growth and Excellence

Fastest Growing Private Companies in America (2023, 2022, 2021, 2012, 2011,2010, 2009) – Inc. Magazine
Top 100 Inner City Business in America (2022, 2021, 2019) – Fortune Magazine’s Initiative for Competitive Inner Cities
RVA 25 (2022) – Richmond BizSense award for being one of Richmond’s fastest growing companies.
Tayloe Murphy Resilience Award Finalist (2011) – Darden School of Business
Emerging Business Award(2009) -Greater Richmond Technology
Council
Richmond’s Rising 25 Award, ranked 3rd (2005, 2004, 2003) –Times Dispatch & KPMG
Lasting Impressions Award (2013, 2006, 2003) –Virginia Minority Supplier
Development Council

Diversity and Inclusion

Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in Virginia (2014)
Top 100 Minority Owned Business in Virginia (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009,
2008)
Top 500 African – American Owned Businesses in America (2014, 2012, 2011,2010, 2009, 2008)
Top 100 Privately-held Business in Virginia (2013, 2012, 2011)

Technology

Innovation and Partnerships

Trailblazing Partnership Award (2016) –Metropolitan Business League;
presented to Astyra Corporation and Magellan of Virginia
Champion Award (2010) – Telework!VA
CY Young Award in recognition of “Best Hit Rate”(2012) –Bullhorn Live

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