Annual Awards Banquet

40th Annual Awards Banquet RECAP-
Thursday, January 31st

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!

39th Annual Awards Banquet Recap

January 11, 2018
Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City

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

38th Annual Awards Banquet Re-cap

Thursday, January 12, 2017
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:

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

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

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

36th Annual Banquet Re-cap

Wednesday, January 28th
Lake Eva Banquet Hall

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

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.