ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

  • 45th Annual Awards Banquet


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WOW! What a night to remember!! The Chamber held our 45th Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 25th at the Lake Eva Event Center and it was fantastic!!


This is a night to showcase what the Northeast Polk County region truly is all about and recognize some of the people who make it so great.


We want to give a BIG congratulations to the Citizen of the Year - Bobby Williams with The Freedom Tour , the 2023 Large Business of the Year - Pennoni and the 2023 Small Business of the Year - 1845 Tap House.


We also want to congratulate our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees - Kenneth Kipp, Carolyn Nelson, Jackie Summerlin, and Linda Tyler. Thank you for all that you have done for the community and continue to do for the community, we appreciate you all!!


Once again, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our Banquet sponsors:

Premium: City of Davenport & City of Haines City - Government

Presenting: AdventHealth Heart of Florida , Central Florida Health Care, Inc. , Citizens Bank & Trust , Duke Energy , Jarrett Gordon Ford - Davenport , Orlando Health, Polk State College , Proflex Products Inc , SouthState Bank

Awards: BayCare , Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT , MIDFLORIDA Credit Union , Pennoni


A BIG thank you to Evolve Entertainment for the wonderful photo booth and props, The Catering Co. of Central FL for the delicious meal, and The Hotel Flower Corner home of Cooters N Smoke for the gorgeous centerpiece flower arrangements!



RECAP: 44TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023

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The Chamber's 44th Annual Awards Banquet was held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Tom Fellows Community Center. Awards were given for the Chamber's 2022 Small & Large Business of the Year, 2022 Citizen of the Year, and 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees.

Congratulations to Four Corners News-Sun (DR Media), 2022 Small Business of the Year and J&N Stone Veneer, 2022 Large Business of the Year.
Congratulations to Samantha Summerlin-Tomlinson, 2022 Citizen of the Year.

The 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees were also honored at the event:
Ben W. Graham
Kevin Kitto
Jack Myers
Robert "Bob" Nettleton
Linda Pilkington

The event featured a delicious dinner from The Catering Co. of Central FL, acoustic entertainment by Kirt Beasley & Sam Trawick of Red Hot Rooster, and a photo booth by DJ MINi C Productions. Check out photo booth pics at http://ow.ly/Guwy50MENva

Thank You to all of the attendees and volunteers, and a Special Thank You to our sponsors:
Premium Sponsors: City of Davenport, City of Haines City - Government,
Presenting Sponsors: AdventHealth Heart of Florida, Citizens Bank & Trust, Duke Energy, Jarrett Gordon Ford - Davenport, Orlando Health, Polk State College, Proflex Products, Inc., SouthState Bank
Awards Sponsors: Balmoral Resort Florida, Low Payment Kings, Miracle Toyota, Highway Integrative Health Center, Pennoni, Winter Haven HospitalNew paragraph

RECAP! - 43RD ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2022

The Chamber's 43rd Annual Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, January 27th at the Tom Fellows Community & Event Center!

This annual event was held at the Tom Fellows Community & Event Center and featured an awards ceremony for our 2021 Small & Large Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and 2022 Hall of Fame inductees, a passing of the gavel ceremony, introduction of the Chamber's Leadership Class XII, a fabulous catered dinner by the Catering Company of Central Florida, entertainment by Gaby Violin & more! (Pictures coming soon!)

Congratulations to our honorees:

2022 Hall of Fame Inductees:   
Sharon Knowles, Theron Stangry, Andrew Reilly, Peter & Harriet Rust, and Joanna Wilkinson.

2021 Citizen of the Year:  Tommy Addison
2021 Large Business of the Year:  Miracle Toyota
2021 Small Business of the Year:  Fibrofit Wellness & Yoga

Northeast Polk Leadership Class XII: 
Nancy Dodd, Duke Energy; Lucas Oliveira, Rental & Realty Group;  Ryan Ritchie, City of Haines City; Brittany Ruiz, AdventHealth; Markeishia Smith, Esquire, The Law Offices of Markeishia Smith; Vernel Smith, V. Smith Homes

The Chamber's 2 longest standing members were also honored at the event:
Publix Supermarkets - 65 years
Jennings Resort - 60 years

Thank you to our sponsors:
Premium Sponsors:   City of Haines City ,  City of Davenport
Presenting Sponsors:   AdventHealth ,  Citizens Bank & Trust ,  Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport,  Mahalak Auto Group ,  Polk State College , Proflex, SouthState Bank
Awards Sponsors:    Balmoral Resort Florida,  Duke Energy ,  Miracle Toyota ,  Orlando Health , PENNONI

RECAP - 42ND ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021

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The Chamber hosted our 42nd Annual Awards Banquet, January 28, 2021! This annual event was held at the Lake Eva Event Center and featured an awards ceremony, passing of the gavel ceremony, a fabulous catered dinner by The Catering Company of Central Florida, Entertainment by George Durham & Co. Band & more! 

​Congratulations to our 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Ann Barnhart
Tom Fellows
Anthony Gordon
Chris Long
Steve Shealey
Horace West

Congratulations to our Award Winners:
Citizen of the Year: Stacy Stokes
Large Businesses of the Year:  Balmoral Resort Florida and Sonny's BBQ Haines City
Small Business of the Year: Compassionate Hearts United Foundation 

THANK YOU TO OUR BANQUET SPONSORS:

Premium Sponsors:  City of Haines City, City of Davenport
Presenting Sponsors:  AdventHealth, CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport, Mahalak Auto Group, Polk State College, Proflex
Awards Sponsors:  Balmoral Resort Florida, Duke Energy, Miracle Toyota, Orlando Health, PENNONI 

Thank you to all who attended and volunteered. We couldn't do it without you!

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!

2019 Citizen of the Year - Teresa Connell

2019 Hall of Fame Honorees: Tom Broadaway, Rob Robinson, Frances Vandiver, Hedy Weddington​​, Betty White

2019 Outgoing Board Chair - Dr. Yarisa Bonet (Fibrofit Wellness & Yoga Studio)

Passing of the gavel to 2020 Board Chair - Stacy Stokes (CenterState Bank)

40TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET RECAP-
​THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST


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

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.
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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

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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

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.



​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!

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