42nd Annual Awards Banquet - Thursday, january 28, 2021
The Chamber will host our 42nd Annual Awards Banquet, January 28, 2021! This annual event will be held at the Lake Eva Event Center and will feature an awards ceremony, passing of the gavel ceremony, a fabulous catered dinner & more!
Banquet Details:
Date: Thursday, January 28th
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Eva Event Center, 699 Johns Avenue, Haines City
Attire: Semi-Formal
Cost: $40 per person
RSVP REQUIRED to the Chamber by: Friday, January 22nd
Tables of 8 & Sponsorships available. Call the Chamber for details.
Register and pay online HERE or call the Chamber at 863-422-3751 to RSVP and be invoiced.
THANK YOU TO OUR BANQUET SPONSORS:
Premium Sponsors: City of Haines City, City of Davenport
Presenting Sponsors: AdventHealth, CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group, Polk State College, Proflex
Awards Sponsors: Balmoral Resort Florida, Miracle Toyota, Orlando Health, PENNONI
Banquet Details:
Date: Thursday, January 28th
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Eva Event Center, 699 Johns Avenue, Haines City
Attire: Semi-Formal
Cost: $40 per person
RSVP REQUIRED to the Chamber by: Friday, January 22nd
Tables of 8 & Sponsorships available. Call the Chamber for details.
Register and pay online HERE or call the Chamber at 863-422-3751 to RSVP and be invoiced.
THANK YOU TO OUR BANQUET SPONSORS:
Premium Sponsors: City of Haines City, City of Davenport
Presenting Sponsors: AdventHealth, CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group, Polk State College, Proflex
Awards Sponsors: Balmoral Resort Florida, Miracle Toyota, Orlando Health, PENNONI
ReCap - 41st annual Awards Banquet - Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Chamber's 41st Annual Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center. Attendees enjoyed a fabulous buffet dinner catered by Texas Cattle Company Catering, awards ceremony, passing of the gavel ceremony & more!
Congratulations to the Chamber's -
2019 Citizen of the Year - Teresa Connell
2019 Small Business of the Year - The Epic Center
2019 Large Business of the Year - Central Florida Health Care
2019 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Tom Broadaway
Rob Robinson
Frances Vandiver
Hedy Weddington
Betty White
A Special Thank you to our Banquet Sponsors:
Premium Sponsors: City of Davenport, City of Haines City
Presenting Sponsors: AdventHealth Heart of Florida, CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport, Mahalak Auto Group, Polk State College, Proflex
Awards Sponsors: Balmoral Resort Florida, Pennoni
Thank you to all of our members for your support throughout the year! We couldn't do it without you!
Congratulations to the Chamber's -
2019 Citizen of the Year - Teresa Connell
2019 Small Business of the Year - The Epic Center
2019 Large Business of the Year - Central Florida Health Care
2019 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Tom Broadaway
Rob Robinson
Frances Vandiver
Hedy Weddington
Betty White
A Special Thank you to our Banquet Sponsors:
Premium Sponsors: City of Davenport, City of Haines City
Presenting Sponsors: AdventHealth Heart of Florida, CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport, Mahalak Auto Group, Polk State College, Proflex
Awards Sponsors: Balmoral Resort Florida, Pennoni
Thank you to all of our members for your support throughout the year! We couldn't do it without you!
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!
