Save the date - 41st annual Awards Banquet - Thursday, January 30, 2020
More details for the Banquet coming soon!
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE CHAMBER'S 2019 LARGE & SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, HALL OF FAME AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR!
Large & Small Business of the Year: Each year, the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce honors two outstanding Chamber Member businesses with its prestigious Business and Industry Award! The recipients of the Large & Small Business of the Year Award will be invited to our Annual Banquet, January 30, 2020, at the Lake Eva Event Center to receive their award and speak about their business.
The Large & Small Business of the Year award recipients are nominated by you, the members of the Chamber. This award goes to a company that has shown growth or sustainability of their business with strong employee relations and a record of giving back to the community. The company should be considered a good corporate citizen by its level of community involvement. Your input is important, so please take a few minutes to complete the Nomination Form and mail or fax your nomination to the Chamber by Friday, December 27, 2019.
Citizen of the Year: The Chamber seeks to honor individuals dedicated to making the NE Polk County Area a better place to live and to work. Please click HERE for the Citizen of the Year Criteria and please return your nomination (with supporting reasons) to the Chamber by Friday, December 27, 2019.
Hall of Fame: The Chamber seeks to honor individuals that have volunteered with the Chamber and throughout the community over many years. If you would like to submit a nomination for the Chamber's Hall of Fame, please return your nomination (with supporting reasons) to the Chamber by Friday, December 27, 2019.
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE CHAMBER'S 2019 LARGE & SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, HALL OF FAME AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR!
Large & Small Business of the Year: Each year, the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce honors two outstanding Chamber Member businesses with its prestigious Business and Industry Award! The recipients of the Large & Small Business of the Year Award will be invited to our Annual Banquet, January 30, 2020, at the Lake Eva Event Center to receive their award and speak about their business.
The Large & Small Business of the Year award recipients are nominated by you, the members of the Chamber. This award goes to a company that has shown growth or sustainability of their business with strong employee relations and a record of giving back to the community. The company should be considered a good corporate citizen by its level of community involvement. Your input is important, so please take a few minutes to complete the Nomination Form and mail or fax your nomination to the Chamber by Friday, December 27, 2019.
Citizen of the Year: The Chamber seeks to honor individuals dedicated to making the NE Polk County Area a better place to live and to work. Please click HERE for the Citizen of the Year Criteria and please return your nomination (with supporting reasons) to the Chamber by Friday, December 27, 2019.
Hall of Fame: The Chamber seeks to honor individuals that have volunteered with the Chamber and throughout the community over many years. If you would like to submit a nomination for the Chamber's Hall of Fame, please return your nomination (with supporting reasons) to the Chamber by Friday, December 27, 2019.
40th Annual Awards Banquet RECAP-
Thursday, January 31st
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The Chamber's 40th Annual Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, January 31st at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center. Entertainment was provided by George Durham & Company Band. Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by The Catering Company of Central Florida. The banquet honored the Chamber' s 2018 Citizen of the Year, Steve Tiner, the Chamber's 2018 Small Business of the Year, Cielo Gift Baskets, the Chamber's Large Business of the Year, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. The banquet also honored our Committee Chairs, Chamber Board Members and our Inaugural Hall of Fame honorees: Barbara Heddon, Champ Tunno, Father Hugh McGlashon, JR, H.L. "Roy" Tyler, Janet Smith, Joy Sims, Kermit Sims, Nell Johnson and Paul Senft.
Thank you to all who volunteered and attended! Thank you to our Premier Banquet Sponsors: Ameriprise Financial Advisors , CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust , City of Haines City , Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center , and Polk State College. and our Awards Sponsors: Balmoral Resort Florida and Pennoni. We couldn't do it without each & every one of you - our Members and Friends - THANK YOU! |
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39th Annual Awards Banquet Recap
January 11, 2018
Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City
Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City
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The Chamber's 39th Annual Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center.
The Banquet honored the Chamber's outgoing Board of Directors and Chair, Committee Chairs, Volunteers of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Attendees enjoyed a fabulous dinner catered by The Catering Company of Winter Haven. Congratulations to the 2017 Citizen of the Year, Mr. Fred Reilly. In the wake of Hurricane Irma, there were several people that stepped up and volunteered countless hours to serve the community and the Chamber. These selfless individuals and businesses were recognized as the Chamber’s 2017 Volunteers of the Year: Patrick Barnett & Mindy Keen, Get Seafood, Inc. Ann Barnhart, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Debbie Bradbury, Real Estate Brokers USA Betsy Cleveland, Polk County Supervisor of Elections Linda Fisher and the Haines City Utilities Department Samantha Summerlin, The Hotel Tea Room & Flower Corner Steve Tiner, Ameriprise Financial Advisors Daniel Tomlinson, Cooter’s Smoke & BBQ Edgar Valez, City of Haines City |
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38th Annual Awards Banquet Re-cap
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Lake Eva Event Center
Lake Eva Event Center
The Banquet honored the Chamber's outgoing Board of Directors and Chair, Committee Chairs, Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
The Chamber's 2017 Adult Leadership Class was also introduced at the event. The City of Haines City recognized and honored the City of Haines City Employee of the Year and Executive of the Year.
Congratulations to all winners and honorees:
Thank you to our Premier Banquet Sponsors: CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Haines City, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Ledger Media Group and Polk State College.
The Chamber's 2017 Adult Leadership Class was also introduced at the event. The City of Haines City recognized and honored the City of Haines City Employee of the Year and Executive of the Year.
Congratulations to all winners and honorees:
- Outgoing Board of Directors: Jenna Emerson & Lisa Harden
- Outgoing Board Chair: Nurka Soto-Valentine
- 2016 Pig Roast Committee Chair: Tracy Mouncey
- 2016 Education Committee Chair: Sharon Knowles
- 2016 Youth Leadership Committee Chairs: Stacy Stokes and Dr. Tim James
- 2016 Citizen of the Year: Karen Tiner
- 2016 Volunteer of the Year: Sharon Knowles
- 2016 City of Haines City Employee of the Year: Edgar Velez
- 2016 City of Haines City Executive of the Year: Mike Stripling
Thank you to our Premier Banquet Sponsors: CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Haines City, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Ledger Media Group and Polk State College.
37th Annual Awards Banquet Re-cap
Friday, January 15, 2016
Lake Eva Center
Lake Eva Center
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The Banquet honored the Chamber's outgoing Board of Directors and Chair, Committee Chairs, Volunteer of the Year, Citizen of the Year and the designer of the Chamber's new logo. The Chamber's 2016 Board of Directors and the 2016 Adult Leadership Class were also introduced at the event. The City of Haines City recognized and honored the City of Haines City Employees of the Year and Executive of the Year. Attendees enjoyed a fabulous buffet dinner catered by John Michael Weddings & Special Events.
Congratulations to all of the following: Volunteer of the Year - Stacy Stokes, CenterState Bank Citizen of the Year - Linda Pilkington, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Chamber Logo Designer - Julie Ward, Polk State College City of Haines City Employees of the Year - Larry Kennedy and Ronald Ray Leonard City of Haines City Executive of the Year - Kandace Tappen |
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A Special Thank you to our Sponsors:
Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Haines City,
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center,
Ledger Media Group and Polk State College
Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Haines City,
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center,
Ledger Media Group and Polk State College
36th Annual Banquet Re-cap
Wednesday, January 28th
Lake Eva Banquet Hall
Lake Eva Banquet Hall
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Ledger Media Group and Polk State College. The evening featured a catered dinner, awards ceremonies, and much more!
Congratulations to: Chamber's 2014 Citizen of the Year - Anthony Gordon Chamber's 2014 Volunteers of the Year - Karen Griffin & Ronnie "The King" Robinson City of Haines City's Employees of the Year - Sabrina Jackson & Gail Myhand City's Executive of the Year - Auburn Taylor |
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THANK YOU to our Premium Sponsors:
Citizen's Bank & Trust, The City of Haines City, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Ledger Media Group and Polk State College.     |
THANK YOU to our Awards Sponsors:
Duke Energy, Sunshine Spray Service and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union     |
And the Biggest Thank You of all to YOU - our Members, Volunteers, Board and Staff. We couldn't do it without you!
