Will Clements Receives Va Business Forty Under 40 Award

CARSON, Va. – Virginia Business has selected Will Clements, Chairman, President and CEO of The Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV), as a Forty Under 40 award recipient.

The Virginia Business Forty Under 40 is the only statewide awards program recognizing exceptional young professionals under 40 years old. Nominated by their peers and supervisors, honorees were selected by the editorial team of Virginia Business based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.

“When I look at the accomplishments of my peers on this listing, I’m proud of the positive impact our generation of leaders is making on the economic future of our commonwealth,” Clements said. “More importantly, I’m honored to be among like-minded individuals, across nearly every industry, who also embrace their role in community vitality, which is at the heart of everything we do at The Bank of Southside Virginia.”

This year’s Forty Under 40 honorees represent an impressive cross section of Virginia’s emerging leaders, according to Richard Foster, associate publisher and editor of Virginia Business. “They not only excel in their respective fields but also strengthen their communities and organizations in meaningful ways,” he added. “We’re proud to recognize this dynamic group of professionals who are helping shape the future of business and leadership across the commonwealth.”

The honorees will be recognized May 5 at a celebration at The Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The evening will include networking and the awards presentation.

Winners are profiled in the May 2026 issue of Virginia Business, which is available online at VirginiaBusiness.com. The full list of honorees is available here.

About Virginia Business

Established in 1986, Virginia Business is the only publication in Virginia dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the commonwealth. The magazine has established a reputation as a must-read for those who want to stay abreast of commercial events in Virginia and attracts a diverse group of readers, including business leaders who hold managerial and financial positions and fill a host of C-suite positions. Virginia Business hosts several annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities and facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Virginia Business is part of BridgeTower Media, the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40+ brands in five key sectors across the United States. For more information, visit VirginiaBusiness.com.

About The Bank of Southside Virginia

Founded in 1905, The Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV) is the only locally owned and operated community bank serving Southside Virginia. Headquartered in Carson with 15 branches across the region, BSV delivers trusted financial solutions with a focus on personalized service, long-term relationships and local decision-making. For over a century, BSV has supported individuals, families, small businesses and farmers—helping communities grow while preserving the region’s heritage. As an independent institution deeply rooted in the communities it serves, BSV is built to serve, here to stay and committed to banking that goes beyond transactions—because at BSV, it’s about people. Learn more at www.bsvnet.com.

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